Why I Stitch
Every portrait I create starts with love — love for the subject, love for the craft, and love for the moment it captures forever.
I'm Jacquie, the hands (and heart) behind Paws & Stitches. I create custom cross-stitch portraits of the pets, people, and landscapes that you love — one tiny stitch at a time. What began as a personal passion has grown into something I get to share with people all over the world: heirloom-quality pieces that tell your story in thread.
Cross-stitch is slow, intentional art. Each piece can take hundreds of hours, and that's exactly the point. When you hold a finished portrait, you're holding time — time spent thinking about your pet, your family, your memory. That's what makes it worth every stitch.
It is the perfect gift for the person who has everything. Wedding anniversary present: perfect. Christmas present: perfect.