Lila's Studio

 ...is acompany that designs and retails Cross-Stitch Patterns. This company comprises of me, sole poprietor, author and designer of  Lila's Studio.

I am very excited to launch this company this year(2009) with my husband's encouragement and support.

I am forever greatful to my husband, Scott who has been very supportive and who sometimes is my and tech. consultant. To my sons, Kyle and Ian who have been my design critic and fans.

My thanks to Carolyn of "Just Cross Stitch"( Lederach,PA),who has not only had been my source of needlework supplies, but has also framed beautifully most of my work with love and care. She has shared with me a bounty of tips and tricks of the trade and she herself is an avid and talented stitcher.

Check out Carolyn's Blogspot at: justcrossstitchinlimerick.blogspot.com

 

Check also:      Veronica's: thecreativefinisher.blogspot.com. Veronica has been finishing a couple of

                       Christmas ornaments that I had designed this year. She also finished a scissor fob

                       and a pouch which are coordinating pieces to a "Best Friends" sampler.

                        She has created numerous finishes  for other Designers including some SYHO pieces.

                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Design and Rendering for Holy Spirit Hospital, Camphill, PA Design and Rendering for Holy Spirit Hospital, Camphill, PA

 

....I emigrated from the Philippines to the US in 1983 and continued my studies at Drexel University Evening College in Philadelphia, PA., while working full time in an Architectural firm.

 

1983-2008

For the majority of my career life, I had worked as an Architect for an Architectural firm that specializes in Hospital and Medical facilities design. I have had rich architectural work experience and especially, I have been involved in most of the design aspect and construction documentation of various projects.Prior to this,in a total of three years, I had worked for two other firms as a draftsperson while continuing my studies.

 

During my full time working life, cross stitching was one of my favorite hobbies that I always enjoyed and looked forward to at the end of the day. It has become my escape and past time activity which I did incessantly. My love for stitching, drawing,my visits to museums, attending art workshops among other things has inspired me to design my own charts. It has taken me a while to build my portfolio being a busy Mom and working full time. Being a stay-home mom now has allowed me to pursue my business while tending to my family's needs.

I am constantly coming up with ideas and charting them and hopefully I can catch up with stitching as my library of charts is piling up. I am hoping to share and deliver more of these designs in the years to come.

...read more about "Lila's Studio" featured in the March/April 2011 of the "Just Cross Stitch" magazine.

Best Friends Best Friends

"Best Friends" is featured in the  March/April 2011 of the "Just Cross Stitch" magazine.

Published work in the July 2006 issue of "Cross-Stitch & Needlework" magazine Published work in the July 2006 issue of "Cross-Stitch & Needlework" magazine

This shows a work in progress for the "Destiny" design.

The Umstead boys The Umstead boys