Embroidery portraiture translates human likeness into thread with remarkable emotional resonance, each stitch contributing to the overall impression. Artists employ various techniques—long-and-short stitch for smooth skin tones, French knots for textured hair, and directional stitching that follows facial contours. Many portrait embroiderers work from photographs, carefully selecting thread colors under natural light to capture subtle undertones and highlights. The eyes require particular attention, often combining satin stitch for whites with layered French knots for irises that seem to glint with life. Contemporary approaches include abstracted portraits using geometric color blocks, surreal compositions with facial features morphing into nature elements, or mixed-media pieces incorporating unconventional materials. Some artists embroider directly onto printed fabric photos, enhancing selected areas with thread. The rise of social media has popularized embroidered self-portraits and celebrity likenesses, with viral trends like “stitched aging” series showing how a face might change over decades in thread. This specialized embroidery form blends technical skill with psychological insight, creating textile art that seems to gaze back at the viewer with quiet intensity.

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This kit is perfect for beginners who are trying embroidery for the first time or old pros looking for a pre-made design. There are a couple basic stitches needed for this pattern and they are explained in detail in the digital PDF instruction guide, included with your order.  WHAT’S IN THE KIT Pattern printed onto cotton fabric An unfinished wooden embroidery hoop Full skeins of DMC embroidery floss A DMC embroidery needle Instruction booklet Packaged in a cute box – perfect for gift giving HOW TO CUSTOMIZE After purchasing your kit please email a photo of your pet to orders@hoffeltandhooperco.com This photo will be used to create your design Your photo should be taken in natural light and at the eye level of your pet A design proof will be sent to you before the kit is shipped Include any design notes about favorite colors and embellishments (florals, bow-ties, tennis balls, pet’s name, etc) that you’d like included

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Pet Portrait Embroidery Hoop+ + + + + + + + DETAILS + + + + + + + +If you are anything like I am, you are obsessed with your pet! This custom pet portrait embroidery hoop is the perfect gift for yourself or your pet loving friends. Any dog mom will love this hand stitched portrait of their pup. These are made to order using a photo of your pet, so you know it will capture all their quirky goodness that makes your pet who he/she is! This would also make an absolutely precious pet memorial keepsake. + + + + INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING + + + +This design is available on different sized hoops, please choose which size you would like in the drop down menu. Choose whether you would like your pets name at the bottom of the hoop in the drop down menu, as well as the kind of font. You must send a photo of your pet to thebarmyfox@gmail.com along with your pets name (if you would like your pets name at the bottom) to complete this listing. ****The colour of the fabric and the thread colour can be changed to fit with your home decor and personal taste.Due to the handmade nature of this item no two embroidery hoops are EXACTLY the same, which means that every hoop will be slightly unique. I love that!Want a custom order?! No problem! Click the ‘request a custom order’ button and leave the details or email at thebarmyfox [at] gmail [dot] com. I can make any phrase, quote or image you have in mind!+ + + + + + + + LETS BE FRIENDS + + + + + + + +Follow us on Instagram @THEBARMYFOX and on the blog thebarmyfox [dot] com for coupon codes and some behind the scenes photos!

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