Julie Cook, a master of cross stitch animal designs whose work appears regularly in the UK's leading cross stitch magazines. Sue Cook, the author of two cross stitch books: Cross Stitch Inspirations and Sue Cook's Wonderful Cross Stitch Collection. Claire Crompton who worked for many years in the design studio at DMC. Maria Diaz, one-time manager of the DMC design department, and a regular contributor to the UK's leading cross stitch magazines. Sam Hawkins, the author of many tens of cross stitch books including Sam Hawkins Celebrates Cross Stitch. Susan Penny, one of the founder editors of Needlecraft, Cross Stitcher and Cross Stitch Collection. Helen Philipps, a greeting card designer and author of two cross stitch books, most recently Helen Philipps Cross Stitch Garden Notebook. Mari Richards, a regular contributor to many of the popular cross stitch magazines and designer of cross stitch cards for Impress. Lesley Teare, one of DMC's leading embroidery designers. Anne E Wilson, a freelance designer, who trained in fine art at the Glasgow School of Art.