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knew he could come up with the content, but he also wanted to film, edit, and write the music. To develop this ambitious platform, he knew he would need a partner. He didn’t have to look far. He realized the answer to your future lies in seeds from your past. It was almost ten years ago when Rob first teamed up with Michael Miller Fabrics to build awareness about our planet and her endangered species. Rob created twelve "up-close and personal" quilts featuring these special creatures, focusing on the eyes of the creature.

So, when Rob approached Michael Miller Fabrics about creating a YouTube channel to support the independent retailer, they immediately saw his vision. They teamed up to create the YouTube channel, “Making it Fun.” Like most adventures, this one had its moments of uncertainty. ”At first, we wanted to offer both live and recorded videos. I wanted as many camera angles as possible. But trying to do it all solo was insane. I started with a pile of broken iPhones, then bought a few mid-line Canon DSLR cameras. I purchased the camera gear from a local shop, because I knew I would need lots of help. The young man spent hours helping me build the tools I needed within a budget that made sense, and he answered a million questions.”

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