Won an Excellence in Needlework Award from the National NeedleArts Association and a Literary Award from the American Needlepoint Guild
Was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Needlearts in 2000
Was named one of the top ten businesswomen in the state of Michigan by the National Association of Women Business Owners in 2000
Quote: "Perfect needlework happiness is sitting at my ?oor frame working on my Japanese embroidery surrounded by two or three other people who love it as much as I do․"
Best known as a needleworker and designer who hosted the PBS series "Needle Arts Studio․"
Has specialized in Japanese embroidery for 18 years, studying under Kiju Fukuda, the National Living Treasure of Japanese embroidery
Is the author of several books on needlework, including "Inventive Needlework," "Needlecraft Projects," and "The Needleworker's Companion․"