Meet the TEAM
Hi, I am Laura Greenfelder, owner of Creative Passions. I opened the first Creative Passions building in 2005, while trying to find a career that would fit my kid's schedule plus doing something I love. My passion is quilting with my Mom and our Piecemaker's Quilt Guild members, and scrapbooking with my friends. I have been married to Kent since 1991, during which we raised our twin daughters Mackenzie and Alexandra. Our daughters have finished college in New York and are now into their careers. In November of 2021 we purchased another building to house our offices, long arm machine, and new quilt shop.
Hi, my name is Michelle and I am the manager at Creative Passions Quilt Shop. I do wear many hats here, you may occasionally see me as your breakfast hostess or on the cleaning team! I have worked for Creative Passions since August of 2018. I graduated from Chesaning Union High School in 2016. While I am not at work I enjoy baking, photography, and spending time with my family and friends.
Lydia, Barb, and Rebecca - Office Wizards
Hello! My name is Barb. I enjoy gardening, puzzles and spending time with family and friends.
Hello! My name is Rebecca. I am a wife, a mother, a sister and a friend. My husband and I have three beautiful children that are growing oh so fast. They keep us ever so busy. I enjoy camping, gardening, sewing, and spending time with family and friends. I enjoy the simple things in life, that is when I have a moment to breathe and take it all in.
Diane - Book Keeping
Hi! I am Jenniffer Schultz. I recently joined the office team at Creative Passions. You will find me either in the Book Keeping or Reservation Departments. I enjoy traveling with my wonderful husband, Tim, as well as yoga and baking.
Dee - Hospitality
Hello! My name is Dee. I am a retired X-Ray tech. My husband Jeff and I live a little north of St. Charles. We have 2 children and 2 wonderful grandchildren. They all live in Chesaning. I'm part of the breakfast team and I do all of the shopping for the retreats. When I am not working, I enjoy reading, crafting, gardening, and spending time with my grandkids. Jeff and I enjoy traveling very much. Jeff says I have a bucket list a mile long. I want to see the world. I feel very lucky and fortunate to work for Creative Passions. It is my after retirement dream job. Live, Laugh and Love everyone. I am super awesome and cool.
Hi, I'm Clara, after over 35 years at my job I decided to retire, however retirement didn't last long. As a quilter I couldn't believe my luck when Laura asked me to work at a dream job! I'm now working part time at Creative Passions Quilt Shop and loving it! Born and raised in Tawas City, MI I married my wonderful husband when he moved from California to Michigan. We have a daughter & son, son in law and two granddaughters, the oldest, now 16, was 11 when she was on Master Chef Jr. and at 13 years she started her own business and we appeared on Bake it Like Buddy in 2018 together. Our youngest granddaughter at 12 loves sports, Lego's, painting and crafting and sells her stuff like a true entrepreneur. Work took the family from Tawas City in the late 70's to Saginaw and then we moved to Chesaning in 2000. I am also very active in Piecemakers Quilt Guild with well over 100 members from all over the Tri-Cities. Can you imagine being a quilter and having access to beautiful fabric the whole time you're working! Please come in to the Quilt Shop and say hello.
Janice - Quilt Shop
I am Janice. I am a mother of two beautiful daughters and 3 wonderful grandchildren. I taught elementary school for 23 years and retired on my birthday in the midst of the pandemic. Working at the quilt shop is a joy, I love the creativity of the staff and customers.
Maryn - Quilt Shop and Housekeeping
Hi! My name is Maryn. I am a part of the cleaning team, breakfast team, and I work in the quilt shop at Creative Passions! I am currently attending SVSU for elementary education and I am looking forward to graduating in 2028. I like to quilt, scrapbook, paint, and do any type of arts and crafts.
Delaney - Quilt Shop and Housekeeping
Lynelle - Quilt Shop Sample Maker
Hi - I am new to sewing for the Creative Passions quilt shop but a long time guest at the retreat centers, starting at CP1 circa 2006. I have been sewing since I was about 9 years old but favor quilting and have been a quilter for about 30 years. Love all aspects of quilting: selecting fabric, cutting, piecing, putting it all together, quilting and binding. Finally got my "dream job" after retirement from the health care industry. My husband and I love to travel and I have been to all 50 states in the US and several countries in Europe. I love to collect fabric from wherever we visit and always on the look-out for quilt shops. In my "spare time", I am an avid reader and walk, bike ride (in the summer months) and swim.
Deanna - Quilt Shop
My name is Deanna and I have worked at the Creative Passions Quilt Shop since August 2025. I worked at JoAnn Fabric for 35 years. Since their closing put me out of a job, I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do. I'm glad I inquired about a job at Creative Passions. I have a deep love for quilting and reading.
Taylor P. - Cleaning Team Lead
Elisse - Cleaning Team Lead
Hello! My name is Elisse and I am part of the cleaning team for Creative Passions. I'm a junior at Chesaning High School. In my free time I enjoy playing softball, reading, hanging out with my friends, and going to concerts.
Brezlyn - Housekeeping
Hi, my name is Brezlyn and I am on the cleaning team. I am a senior at Chesaning high school. In my free time I enjoy traveling, reading, golf and hanging out with my friends.
Landon - Luggage Team
Hi I’m Landon, I am currently a student at Chesaning High School. I am new to Creative Passions and a part of the luggage team. In my free time I like to play Soccer, hunt, and hangout with friends.
Micah - Housekeeping and Guest Services
Eli - Luggage Team
Hello, my name is Eli, I've been at creative passions for about a year. I work for the cleaning team, luggage team, and I help around in the quilt shop. At school I compete in a few different sports including soccer, powerlifting, and baseball. While I'm outside of school, I like to hangout with my friends and go an random adventures.
Olivia - Housekeeping
Breckyn - Housekeeping
Audrey - Housekeeping
Daphne - Housekeeping
Alyce'A - Housekeeping
Lydia T. - Housekeeping
Autumn - Housekeeping
Layla - Housekeeping
Emylia - Housekeeping
Lisa has been married to Joe since 1998. They have 3 children active in sports and band. Lisa enjoys watching the Detroit Tigers, Red Wings Hockey and even the Detroit Lions. She has been a member of the Rotary Club since 2001, she is a member of the Chesaning Union School Board and volunteers for many community projects. Lisa loves to scrapbook pictures of her children.
Hi. I'm Cindy, one of the massage therapists here at Creative Passions. I studied massage at New Beginnings Massage School in Austin, Texas where I lived most of my life. Chesaning is my husband's hometown, we moved here so our son could be close to Nana and Papa. I spend my free time homeschooling my son Dean, helping my husband James with his business and dreaming of fixing up the hundred year old house in which we live.
Hi my name is Hallie. I am part of the Massage Therapy Team here at Creative Passions. I chose this path to help in the healing and relaxation process of others. I am also a mom of three! I enjoy spending time with my family and staying active.
