Lila's Studio is acompany that designs and retails original 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 and to my sons, Kyle and Ian who have been my design critic and fans.

Career:

1983-2008

For the majority of my career life, I had worked as an Architect for an Architectural firm, Robert D. Lynn and Associates in Philadelphia that specializes in Hospital and Medical facilities design, 1986-2008. 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, I had worked for two other firms, an Engineering firm Ang Assoc. and an architectural firm, Soong Associates as a draftsperson while continuing my studies at Drexel University Evening College in Philadelphia.

Personal: Born and raised in Baguio City, Philippines. I went to a Catholic school from Kindergarten to College - Saint Louis University in Baguio City. I finished 3 years in Architecture and when I emigrated here in the U.S. in 1983 to join my family, I cointinued my studies in Architecture, Evening program at Drexel University, Philadalphia while working full time.

I met my sweet husband at my sister's wedding in 1989 and we got married in 1990. A few years later we had our sons,  Kyle and then Ian whom we cannot imagine our lives to be without these loving, smart and now amazing young men.

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.

During the recession in 2008, the Architectural firm I worked for sadly closed its doors. I found this time of my life an opportunity to reinvent myself and push forward to be a Cross stitch designer. This was perfect timing as our two sons were little and  being a stay-home mom worked perfectly for our family. This has allowed me to pursue my business while tending to my family's needs.

Although I miss Architecture, I have fully embraced this new chapter of my life.

 I am hoping to create more cross stitch designs and share them with the needlework community in the years to come.

"Live well, love much, stitch often" is my little motto.

Thank you to my family for their love and support.

2018

Some examples of my work from my Architectural portfolio (below).

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

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

"Season of Giving" is a Christmas ornamnet published in the "Christmas Ornament 2011" issue by the "Just Cross Stitch" magazine.