Catherine Reurs - Catherine is the author of two lavishly illustrated books: Splendid Needlepoint and In Splendid Detail: Needlepoint Art. In 1999, Quail Run began producing her work in handpainted needlepoint. Needless to say, they were an instant success, due to the elegant simplicity of design combined with meticulous counting of the design onto canvas. A banker by profession, Catherine draws inspiration from the things she loves - her cats, a favorite Persian rug, her Santa collection, flowers in her garden, a painting or even a bowl of fruit.