– How did you get started designing? I was born in Israel and lived in Tel Aviv and San Francisco before moving to Michigan. The different cultures, climates, sounds and scenes of these places have influenced my vision and perceptions. I studied art, majoring in painting, as well ceramics, interior design and photography. I began designing needlepoint pieces that give students a taste of the colors, textures and shapes that fibers can produce. I enjoy the challenge of giving the stitcher something new. – What are the things you like best about needlepoint? My background in art is painting; I enjoy the challenge of “mixing colors” in fiber. Since it can not be done by stirring two colors with a paintbrush, the challenge has taught me to really understand color and what “makes it tick”. There are so many intricacies in the mix since we work with fibers that provide