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In addition to working collaboratively with Farace , Cumings has found immense fulfillment in working with her daughter , Bailey , and teaching her the craft . “ She ’ s actually been coming out to the shop with me since she was very little . She ’ s been a huge part of my journey . If you go back and watch a lot of my old YouTube review videos , she was in every single video ! She would hold up pictures that she drew in the background while I gave reviews .”
As Bailey grew older , Cumings brought her out to the workshop more and more . “ Early on , I tried to get her comfortable with the equipment . I would have her using the grinder , but I would help hold it in place so that she could get used to the sparks and the noises . I still have pictures from the early days when she was helping me grind or using the drill press , but she has learned a lot since then . She ’ s made a few blades of her own , and she ’ s very creative . It gives me an amazing feeling to watch her work in the shop whenever she comes with me .”
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Cumings also draws inspiration from Vermont ’ s creative community and natural scenery . “ There are so many people in Vermont who are creative . I constantly see things that inspire me and give me ideas . Vermont has a lot of beautiful spots . Hamilton Falls in Jamaica is one of my favorites . It ’ s beautiful there , and seeing the waterfall brings me closer to nature , where I feel the most comfortable .”
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