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About Us

Hello, I’m Rachel Collins. You have arrived at what used to be my business website. I used to create patchwork quilts and sell them when this website was an e-commerce site.

I have since retired from this business but still have a passion and interest with anything to do with needle and thread.

My interests that spread beyond just needlework and that is where this blog comes in. You can discover my growing group of articles around business topics, home and garden as well as lifestyle.

Guide To Quilt Making

Patchwork quilts might be seen as a modern invention I suppose you could say. However, the making of these items go back In history to the native America Indians.

You can read all about the history behind patchwork quilts as well as detail on how you can make your own special designs and quilts at home.

You will be able to find your starting point by following the details in this section of my website.

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Lifestyle

Criminal Defense Excellence The Top Barristers' Advantage

Criminal Defense Excellence The Top Barristers’ Advantage

Criminal defense is a realm that demands sheer expertise, vast experience, and an unwavering commitment to justice. As we delve into the world of barristers and their key advantages in this domain, you'll learn what sets top barristers apart from their peers. This article will provide insights on the mastery of criminal defense unveil behind the scenes elements that few are privy to and even offer tips on finding the best criminal barrister ...
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Best Barbadian Culture and Places to Visit

Best Barbadian Culture and Places to Visit

Bridgetown is a fantastic destination for tourists who want to learn about the history and culture of Barbados, according to barbados book, where you will find many stories of Bridgetown, its numerous museums, heritage sites and important monuments because the city has it all. All fans of cultural sights should spend at least a few days in Bridgetown and visit the many attractions of this fabulous city. The Barbados Museum and Historical Society is ...
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10 Ways To Prevent People From Having Power Over You

10 Ways To Prevent People From Having Power Over You

You give someone power over your thoughts, feelings, and behavior by allowing them to have a negative effect on you. Sometimes, it's subtle. It is possible to change how you interact with people in order to please them. However, this will not have a significant impact on your daily life. Sometimes, harsh criticisms from a loved-one can seriously impact your well-being. Either way, giving up control of your mind can cause you to ...
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7 Tricks To Improve Your Relationship In 10 Minutes

7 Tricks To Improve Your Relationship In 10 Minutes

Relationships are hard work. While it might be great to spend a week together in retirement, it is not the only way you can regain intimacy. There are many occasions every day to show your partner you care. Get to know them better, and forget what divides you. These 7 strategies will help you strengthen your relationship in just 10 minutes. Have a "mindful conversation" Mindful conversation does not have the ability to ...
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Proteins In Foods And What You Didn’t Realize

Proteins In Foods And What You Didn’t Realize

Proteins are one of the great cornerstones that should be present in your food, whatever you’re eating style. Proteins are the building blocks of the human body, they form new tissues and repair the cells of the body. The key component of proteins are the 9 essential amino acids, because of the 22 amino acids that the human body needs, these 9 can only be obtained through food (the body can synthesize the ...
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Title Ultimate Guide to Mice Control Effective Strategies and Prevention Tips

Title Ultimate Guide to Mice Control Effective Strategies and Prevention Tips

To confirm the presence of mice, you may also use traps or consult a pest and wildlife service which can conduct a thorough inspection. What are the risks associated with mice infestations? Mice infestations pose various risks to your property and health: Structural damage: Mice gnaw on materials, including wires, which can lead to electrical issues or even fires. Contamination: Mice carry bacteria, viruses, and parasites, potentially contaminating surfaces, food, and utensils. Allergies and ...
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How to identify a Persian rug

The Right Way to Identify a Persian Rug

In this article, we want to help you become an expert in identifying a Persian or an oriental rug, so let’s share with you the difference between Persian and oriental rugs in a way that, whenever you are buying any of them, you can be sure you are choosing exactly the rug you are looking for. Keys to be able to recognize a Persian rug: To identify a Persian rug, a first step may ...
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Credit to remodel a house

How to Get Credit for House Remodeling

In order to get that dream change to your house but without having the necessary funds, the proper option will be to consider loans to remodel home, however take into account that if you are currently paying a mortgage loan, requesting an additional loan to remodel can become a heavy burden in the future. There is another option ...
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7 things to know before you tint the windows in your home

7 Things to Know Before Tinting the Windows at Home

Dealing with home windows that are energy inefficient, weak, or outdated? Or just thinking of a renewed appearance for your home window? Tinting a home window screen from the inside with aftermarket window film is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to increase the energy efficiency, safety, even curb appeal of your home without replacing your windows. While most residential window film is a lightweight, self-adhesive polyester coating made from ...
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What is a Walk-behind String Trimmer?

What is a Walk-behind String Trimmer?

Just be sure to keep in mind 2 important details; one is, you should be sure to use the best walk behind string strimmer and second, on the width of the blade compared to the width of your string trimmer, you don't want it to be too big or too small. Why would you want to install a blade on a ride-on string trimmer? There are a few reasons why you may want to ...
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Business

Advantages of Accessible False Ceilings for Commercial Premises

Advantages of Accessible False Ceilings for Commercial Premises

When considering opening a new business or reforming your commercial premises or establishment, there are many factors to take into account: furniture, lighting, colors, security systems. Among all of them, we cannot ignore the ceilings, since they are one more element that contributes to the whole and complements the aesthetics and image of a business. Let us tell you about the advantages of installing false ceilings, as stated by a professional commercial roofer ...
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The Future of Programmatic Television

The Future of Programmatic Television

Programmatic television is a clear example of this type, where the efficiency models of digital advertising are applied to programmatic tv advertising, obtaining results that decades ago wasn’t even imagined we would get. The traditional model of buying and selling television advertising has worked for a long time, but right now it is ineffective. Much of the work is quite manual with insertion orders, emails with tactical planning, and even (until recently) faxes. It ...
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How to Start Your Own Roofing Business

How to Start Your Own Roofing Business

Many roofing businesses close before they even get started, unfortunately, and the main reason is that they don’t have the proper guidance, so let's hear from Len Roofing & Remodeling a company that is an expert in this niche of business about how to start your own roofing business without making the mistakes that many have made? Firstly, we’d like to mention that starting a roofing business is not that difficult when ...
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Digitize marketing basic for increasing revenue

Digitize marketing basic for increasing revenue

An operational structure to manage interactions In addition to continuing to require traditional capabilities to bring initiatives to market, the core value of digital marketing today is to marry strategy and ongoing interaction with customers. Expectations, experiences, and relationships with customers are the main growth engine in companies. Marketing operations must be organized on a new operating platform designed to interact with and meet customers efficiently and productively. It is the basis for ...
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10 Things You Must Do In Your 20s To Be A Millionaire In Your 30s

10 Things You Must Do In Your 20s To Be A Millionaire In Your 30s

We have compiled 10 tips to help you make a seven-figure income in your 30s. These are both tips from people who were millionaires early on and other experts who have studied thousands of millionaires. While we can't guarantee you will make a fortune, these tips will help you get there. 1. Focus on winning Grant Cardone writes, "The first step in increasing your income is to concentrate on increasing it incrementally." He ...
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