About Lucy and Angie

Lucille Salling (1933-2001) led a life brimming with creativity and memorable experiences, from month-long family camping trips and publishing original recipes to global travels exploring diverse arts and cultures. The family's Swedish/Danish heritage enriched her lifestyle, embracing the NUTJA concept of living (see below).

In the last 20 years of her life, Lucille perfected her craft of stitchery, producing artistic and detailed pieces that showcased her love for luxurious fabrics and fine threads. She created large, mural-sized stitchery works as expressions of ministry and sold smaller, intricate pieces featured in Redbook magazine. A successful creative entrepreneur, Lucille found her greatest joy in crafting gifts for loved ones, including vests, angels, quilted creations, and framed art. Inspired by Martha Mood, her work reflected a storytelling style that celebrated artistic depth and personal touch.

About Angie:

Angela Byers, known fondly as Angie, brings passion, creativity, and deep-rooted leadership as she steps into her role leading LA Business. Inspired by her Mammaw Lucy, Angie began her journey with stitching at age nine, sparking a lifelong love for crafting. Those early experiences, filled with challenges and cherished memories, laid the groundwork for her resilience and innovation. After rediscovering her passion during a challenging time in her life, Angie combined her background in fine art and graphic design to create unique, fabric-based art pieces that reflect the essence of painting with fibers.

As the Founder and CEO of Byers Creative since 2003, Angie has built a successful full-service global marketing and branding agency renowned for innovative strategies and excellence. Under her leadership, Byers Creative has served top industries and earned recognition as one of Tulsa’s “Best Places to Work.” Her accolades include “Woman of Distinction” by Tulsa Business & Legal News and “Small Business Person of the Year” by the Tulsa Chamber. Angie has also held leadership roles in notable organizations and remains committed to empowering others through her involvement in local nonprofits and professional associations.

With a proven record of success, creativity, and community impact, Angie is poised to lead Lucy and Angie into an era of growth and innovation. In today’s world of AI and digital transformation, Angie is part of a movement where creative professionals are revisiting and embracing timeless techniques, blending tradition with technology to create meaningful, human-centric art that stands the test of time.