Cheryl is a needlepoint designer, needlework illustrator, author of 13 books and hundreds of patterns for publication, and television host. She's passionate about her first love - needlepoint.
Experience:
Cheryl is the author of Needlecrafts for Dummies, Easy Heirloom Embroidery, Quilting for Dummies, as well as 10 other books on quilting, crafts and cooking. Her background includes over 20 years as a designer for J&P Coats/Anchor, and has designed fabrics, papergoods and kits. Her designs have appeared in national craft, needlework and women's publications.
She was also the host of a nationally-distributed PBS Plus television series called The Creative Life, which featured her designs during 78 national and 13 local episodes.
She's also an accomplished illustrator for the creative industries. Her web site is devoted to electronic illustration for embroidery, knitting, crochet and other creative crafts.
When Cheryl doesn't have a needle in her hand and a canvas in her lap, she can be found in the soundbooth recording voiceover for a multitude of product, telephone and voice applications, often as a volunteer for various causes.
From Cheryl Fall:
I've been stitching since I could hold a needle without hurting myself. It was a natural thing for me and I was stitching before I even realized what happened as my mother, grandmothers and aunts were all highly creative, skilled stitchers. Designing needlepoint and stitchery projects was a natural progression for me.
On About.com I'll share original patterns, tips and instructions for all types of needlepoint projects. It's my sincere hope to share the joy of needlepoint with you, and I look forward to making new needlepoint friends.