A Love of Design, A Passion for Stitching

A Lifelong Love of Cross Stitch

Cross stitch has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Many of the pieces hanging on the walls of my home are my own work, each one representing the pleasure I've always found in bringing a design to life, one stitch at a time.

Alongside this lifelong passion, I spent many years working in architectural and interior design. That experience taught me to look closely at composition, proportion, colour and the small details that make a design work.

Today, these two parts of my life come together at Dancing Zebras, where I create original cross-stitch patterns inspired by history, architecture, places and distinctive subjects that capture my imagination.

Every Design Begins with an Idea

I'm drawn to subjects with character and a story to tell. From the women who shaped Chinese history to the streets and buildings that give a place its identity, each collection begins with something that sparks my curiosity.

Translating an image or an idea into a cross-stitch pattern is a creative challenge I particularly enjoy. Colour, line and composition all play a part, as does deciding which details to preserve and how to make each stitch contribute to the finished design.

The Pleasure Is in the Details

I believe a successful design has balance, clarity and a sense of harmony. These are principles I've carried throughout my design career, and they continue to guide my work at Dancing Zebras.

My aim is to create distinctive patterns that offer fellow stitchers the pleasure of making something individual, and the satisfaction of watching a design take shape stitch by stitch.

From My Drawing Board to Your Needle

The Zebra for the bold start.

The Butterfly for the intentional transition.

The Studio for everything in between.