Embroidered Pet Portraits

Custom Pet Portraits

Our pets are part of the family. Whether you’re looking to get a portrait done to celebrate your best friend or memorialize a beloved pet that has passed away, custom embroidered pet portraits are a fun and special keepsake that you’ll be able cherish and hold onto for a long time.

Table Of Contents

Custom Pet Portraits
- Process
- Pricing
  - Deposits
FAQs

Process

Each portrait is embroidered by hand using a single strand of embroidery floss, one stitch at a time. Making these portraits is a time intensive process. I try my best to add in even the smallest details: maybe your pet has a particular expression or unique markings that you would like included. We can work together to make the best portrait for your pet!

What You’ll Need to Provide After Purchase

Clear, Well Lit Photos

Photos are super important for the pet portrait process. Photos that are in natural, indirect sunlight are ideal. This will ensure that the pet’s coat colors and markings as well as fur patterns will be easy to see. I am only able to stitch as much detail as I can see, so clear, high definition photos are recommended.

Providing several photos is preferable so I have several to reference. I primarily go off of one photo, but having a few different photos is helpful for me to make sure I’m accurately depicting the essence of your pet!

The photos can be straight on, 3/4 or profile view of your pet. The biggest thing is to make sure the photos show your pets entire face and it is at an angle that you would like the finished portrait to be. ( Also, if you have a photo that is your favorite, please let me know!)

Name + Border

Please provide the name you would like embroidered and anything you would like surrounding the portrait such as leaves or flowers.

Mock Up

Once you’ve submitted photos and details of what you would like included in the portrait, I will get to work making a line drawing / mock up of the design. I will email this mock up to you to make sure you’re happy with the design before I get started stitching the portrait.

Embroidery Process

Once I have your approval, the process begins. If you would like occasional progress photos, please let me know and I can send some to you while I’m creating the portrait.

Once the portrait is completed, I will email you a final photo before shipping it off to you.

Pricing

To submit an order, you can put down a $300 deposit or pay in full.

5 inch portrait (1 pet + name): $750
6 inch portrait (1 pet + name + greenery): $850
7 inch portrait (1 or 2 pets + name + greenery): $1000
8 inch portrait (1 or 2 pets + name + greenery): $1150

A circular wood frame is included in the purchase of your pet portrait. I order these specially for each portrait so you can pick out the style and color of the frame you’d like.

Deposits

If you put a deposit down, the rest of the payment is due once the portrait is finished and before I ship it off. Deposits are non-refundable unless there is a reason I am not able to complete the portrait.

At this time, I’m not offering embroidered hats or sweatshirts. Sorry for the inconvenience!

If you would like to be notified when I have future custom openings, please sign up to my email waitlist.

Pet Portrait Waitlist

FAQs

What if my pet has passed away and I don’t have very good pictures of them?

I have taken on commissions in the past where this is sadly the circumstance. Please send me an email before you purchase and provide the photos you have. I will see what I can do and let you know! I try my best to work with everyone that wants a portrait, but I like to make people aware that a portrait made with poorer quality photos will affect the amount of detail I am able to embroider into the portrait.

How long does the process take?

My usual turn around time for portraits is 8-12 weeks, but it can sometimes be longer depending on the time of year. (i.e. around the holidays) I make sure to update my turn around time on the product listings so you know what to expect!

Can you make pet portraits with more than one pet?

Yes, I can! I am able to embroider multiple pets in 7 and 8 inch hoops.

Can you add things around the portrait other than flowers and leaves?

Yes, I can! Please send any requests in the email with the photos of your pet. I will do my best to accommodate, however any additions surrounding the portrait are relatively small, so I can’t add as much detail into the border elements. I have embroidered things such as sardines, popcorn, and vegetables around pet portraits in the past.

Can you incorporate a collar or bandana that my pet is wearing into the portrait?

Yes! By default, I do not incorporate these items into portraits, so if you would like something embroidered in the portrait, please let me know and also provide a good reference photo that I can use for it!