DMC (Dollfus Mieg & Cie)

DMC is the leader in the embroidery market specialising in the production of stranded cotton and other needlework and dewing threads.  DMC also manufactures cross stitch, embroidery and needlepoint kits, cross stitch fabric and a wide range of needlework accessories.

DMC’s cross stitch designs feature popular artists and much loved characters, with the best selling ranges with an overview of the main cross stitch ranges being described here.

All Our Yesterdays a cross stitch range featuring nostalgic snapshots of seaside holidays and countryside memories adapted from the watercolours of Faye Whittaker which draw you irresistibly back to the world of childhood.  Go to "All Our Yesterdays"

Flower Fairies – Once upon a time there was a mgical fairy world … these enchanting fairies exquisitely drawn by Cicely Mary Barker are timeless.  Go to "Flower Fairies"

Sarah Kay – These cross stitch designs inspired by Sarah Kay’s goreous illustrations, have a wonderful naïve romantic charm that perfectly conveys the innocent pleasures of childhood.  Go to "Sarah Kay"

Lickle Ted – With a pastel colour palette and nursery surroundings, Lickle Ted proves to be a heart melting bear.  Go to "Lickle Ted"

Somebunny to Love – The sweetest little rabbits are drawn in elegant pastel shades in the cross stitch collection of delightful pictures and baby gifts – perfect for decorating a child’s bedroom.  Go to "Somebunny to love"

Country Companions – This cross stitch range describes the timeless world of Ed an Edwina Hedgehog, Tom Mouse, Sam Rabbit and Badger.  Go to "Country Companions"

Floral Designers

Kazuko Aoki – a talented and popular Japanese textile artist whose work features in many embroidery magazines and exhibitions.  Her delicate pictures are inspired by her great love of nature.

Veronique Enginger – Veronique Enginger took up embroidery when she was training as a textile designer, but above all she loves to sketch and draw.  She likes to push the boundaries of cross stitch and create the impression of a fluid line drawing or subtle watercolours in her designs.  She finds inspiration in memorabilia and botanical studies.

Valerie Roy – is a popular and talented artists whose paintings on the theme of hearth and home translate beautifully into embroidery. Go to "Valerie Roy"

Yasuko Abe – Her passion for embroidery to create exquisitely subtle and poetic designs.  Her flower unfurl gracefully across the fabric using soft colours and delicate tones.

Isabelle Bard – An accomplished artist, Isabelle Bard creates the illustrations for an imaginary plant collection in her own style – flawlessly drawn portraits with a dreamy poetic quality.  Her bold composition and materials and the subtle harmonies she creates give depth to these modern pictures. 

Francoise Vincent – Graduated from the of Fine Art, where she developed a passion for colour and her individual way of using it.

Kate Knight is a young Scottish artist whose contemporary designs are fresh and modern.  Go to "Kate Knight"

Francoise Dubourg – These floral expressions are colourful and graceful.

Annie Stapleton creates beautiful multimedia pieces using porcelain painting and embroidery.   Go to "Annie Stapleton"

DMC cross stitch fabrics

DMC produces fabrics that are sold by the bolt or in pre-cut pieces and are available in many different styles: Aida, Linen, Evenweave, Fantasy Fabrics, Aida Bands and Canvas.  Go to "DMC Fabrics"