Susan Lenz describes herself as the daughter of German immigrants, a wife, mother, sister, homeowner, business woman, an avid traveler, custom picture framer, taxpayer, non-practicing Catholic, a member of a few non-profit organizations, a college graduate, a blogger, and the “servant” to an adorable cat. Yet, she is first and foremost, an ARTIST. Using needle and thread for self-expression, Susan works within the scope of an overall theme and toward a final, mixed media installation. She stitches both by hand and machine but also indulges a passion for book arts and unique, 3D found art objects. She has studied with several international artists and is regularly IAGO Gallery in Blowing Rock, NC; and at Mouse House in Columbia, SC.