Marinda Stewart is a well-known needlework artist, specializing in puchneedle and quilting. Easy, Elegant Punchneedle focuses on her unique three-dimensional punchneedle designs, as well as elegant embellishing techniques to make any project stand out. She is the author of Punchneedle: The Complete Guide (9780896896529). Her work has been seen in needlework magazines over the past several years, and she has worked with manufacturers and designers on pattern lines and product development. She works from her home studio in Round Rock, Texas.