Jo Gatenby has been drawing her whole life and doing needlework for almost as long. With the support and encouragement of her DH, Bill, she began designing and publishing her own work under the company name X's & Oh's.

For many years she has devoted her talents to designing needlwork designs. This happly married mother of two adult girls (and new Nana!) creates patterns for every stitching level, and covers a wide variety of interests, from beginner's and children's designs to horses, wedding samplers to Christmas stockings...and everything in between!

Designs by this artist have been featured in on the covers of such magazines as Stoney Creek Cross Stitch Collection; The Cross Stitcher; and Embroidery Canada, as well as in various newspaper and association articles. She has been a feature contributor to A Needle Pulling Thread (a proudly Canadian stitching magazine, available from Chapters and independent needlework shops), since it's inception, with designs in every issue.

Early on, Jo began working with several artists - converting their artwork to needlework, to the delight of both their fans! Most notable among these is Shelley McVittie, Sarah B. Seiter, Catherine Simpson, Francis Tyrrell, Hugh McKenzie, and Den Beauvais. 

Over the past few years several other designers have joined the X's & Oh's team.  Jo has been pleased to collaborate with them, and produce their work under X's & Oh's name.

Jo is pleased to introduce you to the following wonderful designers!