My name is Gary. I have had an interest in cross stitch since around 2009. I started Daisy Cow Designs after my life was completely turned upside down, following a brain injury from a car accident whilst on holiday in Scotland.

During that holiday, my love of cows drew me to some amazing artwork in felt by a very talented artist Karen. Several months after returning home, following some significant improvement in my health and after a few conversations with Karen, we decided to try to convert some of her work into cross stitch, hoping we could make them into kits. If nothing else the process would aid my cognitive recovery and give me purpose again. Alongside my work with Karen, I started designing kits of my own.

I have come a long way since those early months, thanks to the many people who have been looking after me. Without them all, and the support from my family and friends, and of course Karen, none of this would have been possible. My cross stitch has also been paramount in aiding that recovery by keeping me relaxed and grounded.