Sue Cook is a successful cross stitch author whose designs have featured in many UK stitching magazines. Claire Crompton is a multi-talented needlecrafter. She worked for many years in the design studio at DMC threads before leaving to pursue a freelance career. Joan Elliott is highly respected in the US needlecraft market, as a key designer for Design Works and Charles Craft. Michaela Learner has recently published her first cross stitching title in the UK. Joanne Sanderson is well-known for her cross-stitch and regularly contributes to UK stitching magazines. Lesley Teare has been one of the leading designers for DMC threads and is currently working on her fifth cross stitch title for D&C.