Theresa M. Lawson is an embroidery artist originally from England. After working many years in an office, Theresa found a creative outlet through fiber arts. 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 hopes her guides provide a creative escape while helping other embroiderers take their first steps into building their own embroidery designs. Theresa is currently living in the Pacific Northwest of the United States with her husband and strange cat, Nigel. themonsterslounge.com.