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 in Philadelphia 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, I had worked for two other firms as a draftsperson while continuing my studies at Drexel University Evening College in Philadelphia.

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"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.

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