Bring Your Vision to Life — One Stitch at a Time
Have you ever wished you could stitch something completely you — something with personal meaning, a special memory, or a quirky idea you haven't seen in any pattern collection? That's exactly where a custom cross-stitch pattern shines.
Whether you're an experienced stitcher or just starting out, there's something magical about creating (or gifting!) a piece that's uniquely yours. That's why I offer custom pattern design: so you can bring your dream design to life with needle and thread.
Why Choose a Custom Pattern?
Sometimes, you just can't find the right pattern for what's in your heart or head. Maybe it's a treasured family home, a favourite place, a meaningful object, or even a person (or pet!) who deserves to be immortalised in stitches.
A custom pattern lets you capture that memory or feeling in a creative, tangible way — a piece that's designed with your story at its core. It's the kind of project that makes you smile every time you pick it up.
Real Examples of Past Custom Designs
I've had the joy of creating a variety of personalised patterns for stitchers, including:
- A detailed cross-stitch of a family home — perfect for a housewarming or anniversary gift
- A background scene to go behind a Stitch People portrait — adding context and character
- A stylised RV to accompany a portrait of a travelling family
- A fully custom Stitch People-style portrait for another stitcher to complete themselves
- A graphic-to-pattern conversion — turning a digital design into a beautiful cross-stitch layout
Each of these projects was entirely unique, tailored to the person's request, and absolutely so much fun for me to design!
Previous Examples
Why There's No "Add to Cart" Button
Because every custom pattern is different -in size, complexity, and how long it takes to create- I don't have a simple listing or set price on my website.
Instead, I offer quotes based on your idea & what you need. This way, you're not overpaying for a simple request or surprised by the cost of something more detailed. It's a flexible, fair approach that lets me really listen to what you need and design something that fits your vision and budget.
To get started, all you need to do is send me a message with your idea! I'll ask you a few questions and put together a quote and timeframe.
Why It's So Special to Stitch Something Just for You
There's a certain kind of joy that comes from stitching a piece that was made by you. It's personal. It's meaningful. And it becomes a story in thread — one that you'll remember long after the last stitch is placed.
If you're gifting the finished piece to someone else, it becomes even more precious. Imagine their surprise when they unwrap a stitched version of their home, or their beloved dog, or their family portrait in stitchy form!
It's not just art. It's a heartfelt gesture.
Ready to Start Your Own Custom Stitching Adventure?
Let's Make Something Wonderful Together
Whether you already have a detailed idea or just a spark of inspiration, I'd love to help you bring it to life. Designing custom patterns is one of my favourite parts of what I do — and I'd be honoured to create something meaningful for you.
Send me a message today to get started.
Let's turn your idea into a cross-stitch pattern that's as special as the story behind it.
