Theresa M. Lawson found a creative outlet through fibre arts after working many years in an office. When her hand-embroidered portraits became popular, Theresa authored her first book Hand-Stitched House: a Guide to Designing and Embroidering a Portrait of Your Home. Theresa is currently living in the Pacific Northwest of the United States with her husband and cat, Nigel. Visit her website www.themonsterslounge.com