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Introduction

Your mind is one of the most powerful assets you have. Trust me--we are all geniuses in our own right. 

Your conscious mind can only perform so many tasks at once; the unconscious mind, however, is capable of performing numerous tasks beyond our own comprehension. Your survival depends on your unconscious mind, not your conscious mind, because of the sheer volume of information that must be processed in order to function. An example of this is when you’re riding a bike. There is so much information that comes at you when you’re behind those bars:  Where am I going? Is that car behind me going to hit me? Should I be riding on this busy street? All these things are being done for you automatically by the unconscious, which is the part of your mind that also dictates the majority of your behavior, choices, reactions, and experiences. That valuable info should be enough motivation for you to want to master your mind!

So this is my space to document my journey in mastering. I hope you'll join me in becoming your own master. 

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Member Spotlight: Ewe Have Me In Stitches

Member Spotlight: Tara Coogan from Ewe Have Me in Stitches

Tara from Ewe Have Me in Stitches creates gorgeous quilts, accessories and more- all handmade! 

Tara is the first Member Spotlight of 2013- a few times a month, we'll chat with one of our members and give you a behind-the-scenes look at their business. 

How did you get the idea for your business?

What has been the most challenging part of your business? What's the best part?

The most challenging part has been finding time to promote my shop (as I type this I'm rushing to eat breakfast and get to my office!). The spare time I have is spent designing and creating, and the rest gets pushed to the back burner. Thankfully I have incredibly supportive friends and family who take my quick Facebook post about a quilt and re-post it all over the internet to get the word out.

The best part is getting to design a customized piece for someone. It lets me enjoy new fabrics that I wouldn't have picked out before and the excitement my clients have over their idea being translated into a quilt is really encouraging and rewarding.

How did you get the idea for the name of your business?

When I was creating my brand, I wanted something light, fun, and whimsical, because that's how I feel when I am designing and quilting. Ewe Have Me In Stitches was a name developed by my step-dad (who is always making corny jokes that have a play-on-words) and a logo designed by my artistic mother. My sister-in-law, a talented graphic designer, translated that sketch into an adorable logo, and her dedication to helping develop my brand really allowed me to get my store off the ground. 

Tell us about your background.

I grew up in Connecticut and went to school for Business Management at Johnson & Wales University in Providence. I fell in love with the city and knew this is where I wanted to be!  I completed my Master's Degree in Financial Management at JWU and now I work for an investment company in downtown Providence. I love what I do and also love that my creative side has an outlet through Ewe Have Me In Stitches.  My hobbies used to consist of all sorts of crafting, but quilting has stolen my heart, 

What do you love about being a PVD Lady Project Member?

I am excited that ladies from different points in my life are members! From college to co-workers to new friends. When I attended the first meeting in February last year I was still a closet-quilter (no Etsy store, no business cards, no brand), and after meeting another Lady Project Member who quilted, I realized "I want to share this with people".  The networking that I have had with this group has been so motivating and it recently led me to the Rhode Island Modern Quilting Guild, which I am so happy to be involved with. The PVD Lady Project brought my creative side out in the real world and motivated me to share it with others. 

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Two things that can fight off any angry mood: enthusiasm & patience.

Fauna, teacher at YogaOne in Charlotte, NC