Jo Gatenby

Jo Gatenby has been drawing her whole life and designing and publishing her own needlework designs under the company name X's & Oh's, for almost 30 years!

This happily married mother of two (and recent Nana) has had designs on the covers of such magazines as Stoney Creek Cross Stitch Collection; The Cross Stitcher; Embroidery Canada, and in the Needlework Retailer, and various newspaper and association articles.  She has been a feature contributor to A Needle Pulling Thread (a Canadian stitching magazine, available from Chapters and independent needlework shops), since its inception, with designs in almost every issue.

Early on, Jo began working with several artists - converting their artwork to needlework, to the delight of both their fans!  In recent years several other designers have joined the X's & Oh's team, some we print and market only, some publish under the X's & Oh's banner. 

Browse through the PROFILES section, and let Jo introduce you to her wonderful team of artisans!