Kathleen George is the founder of Cross Stitch Collectibles, and designer of 6,,000+ fine art counted cross stitch patterns since 1998. She recreates the world's most recognized and acclaimed masterpiece paintings in cross stitch, and was instrumental to the introduction and popularity of the international phenomenon of designing boldly-colored fractal and mandala cross stitch patterns, which have become a rapidly growing niche among cross stitch enthusiasts world-wide. Born in Pennsylvania, Kathleen now resides and works in Santa Monica, CA.