Even The Smallest Stitches Can Hold The Biggest Feelings 🐾
Every now and then, I get the honour of stitching something truly special—something that carries deep meaning for the person receiving it. This little piece, though small in size, was one such commission.
Mid-2023, I was contacted by someone quite familiar to our family—one of my daughter’s former teachers! He had previously received a small stitched gift from us for Teacher Appreciation Week, and when he wanted to create something meaningful for his wife’s birthday, he thought of me. (Cue the warm fuzzies!)
This 4" hoop was commissioned to commemorate the loss of their much-loved dog, Finn. He had sadly passed away just before his wife’s birthday, and this little cross-stitched tribute was meant to honour his memory and offer a little comfort.
Using my own cross-stitch font, "Gabrielle", I stitched Finn’s name beneath a simple and sweet dog portrait designed to reflect his gentle spirit. The portrait itself was stitched using shades of warm golden brown, and his little blue collar was included for that personal touch. The piece was stitched on neutral aida to allow the colours to really pop, and kept clean and minimal in style to let Finn shine.
I was able to complete this piece quite quickly, and since we’re local to each other, I hand-delivered it. I was told it was extremely well received—which always fills my heart right to the brim. Knowing that something I made helped honour a beloved member of the family means more than I can say.
A Tribute to Finn
Honouring Pets in Stitches
There’s something incredibly special about memorialising a pet in thread. They hold such a unique place in our lives—offering unconditional love, goofy companionship, and so many good memories.
If you’ve ever considered having a custom piece made to remember a pet, celebrate a loved one, or just to mark a moment that matters, I’d be honoured to help. You can reach out to me via my contact form to chat about what you’d like or, if you know what you're after, order directly here on my website to create a beautiful piece together.
Tiny stitches, big love. 🧡
