A cross stitched Q from Survivor 50 wearing a purple shirt and gray shorts

A sketch of Q from Survivor 50 wearing a purple shirt and gray shorts

Q from Survivor 50 wearing a purple shirt and gray shorts

Check out the evolution from Q, to the sketch I designed based off of him, to how I represented him in cross stitch. Be sure to follow along so you don’t miss the rest of the characters in my #Survivor50 piece! #crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #survivor

A cross stitched ornament of a brown and grey dog with the caption “Baby” and greenery above the dog

A cross stitched ornament of a brown and grey dog with the caption “Baby” and greenery above the dog

This is an ornament for a dog named Baby 🥹 #stitchpeople #crossstitch #embroidery #needlepoint #petornament

a family portrait with a mom holding a baby, a dad, and two sons

a child with fair skin, blonde hair, a blue striped polo, and jeans

a man with fair skin, red hair and beard, a blue shirt, and khakis

a woman with fair skin, blonde hair, and a blue floral dress holding a baby

Fun family portrait in shades of blue 🩵 #stitchpeople #crossstitch #embroidery #needlepoint #familyportrait

A cross stitched Jenna Lewis Dougherty wearing a purple tank and red pants.

A photo of Jenna Lewis Dougherty wearing a purple tank and red pants.

A sketch of Jenna Lewis Dougherty wearing a purple tank and red pants.

Check out the evolution from Jenna Lewis Dougherty, to the sketch I designed based off of her, to how I represented her in cross stitch. Be sure to follow along so you don't miss the rest of the characters in my #Survivor50 piece! #crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #survivor

A cross stitch family portrait with a mom, a dad, a daughter, and two dogs. It has a floral embellishment.

A cross stitch family portrait with a mom, a dad, four daughters, and one son.

A cross stitch family ornament with a mom, a dad, two sons, and a dog. It has festive greenery around it.

A cross stitched portrait of the Virgin Mary with a floral embellishment above it and the family’s name underneath.

Mother’s Day is coming up sooner than you think! Get her a custom cross stitch portrait - I promise she’ll love it!#stitchpeople #crossstitch #embroidery #familyportrait #mothersday

A cross stitched Savannah with tan skin, brown hair, Jean shorts, and a red cardigan.

A sketch of Savannah with tan skin, brown hair, Jean shorts, and a red cardigan.

A photo of Savannah with tan skin, brown hair, Jean shorts, and a red cardigan.

Check out the evolution from Savannah, to the sketch I designed based off of her, to how I represented her in cross stitch. Be sure to follow along so you don't miss the rest of the characters in my #Survivor50 piece! #crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #survivor

A cross stitched Ozzy with tan skin, black curly hair, a camo t shirt, and green shorts

A sketch of Ozzy with tan skin, black curly hair, a camo t shirt, and green shorts

A photo of Ozzy with tan skin, black curly hair, a camo t shirt, and green shorts

Check out the evolution from Ozzy, to the sketch I designed based off of him, to how I represented him in cross stitch. Be sure to follow along so you don't miss the rest of the characters in my #Survivor50 piece! #crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #survivor

A cross stitched Rick Devens with fair skin, brown hair, a blue sweater, and black pants

A sketch of Rick Devens with fair skin, brown hair, a blue sweater, and black pants

Rick Devens with fair skin, brown hair, a blue sweater, and black pants

Check out the evolution from Rick Devens, to the sketch I designed based off of him, to how I represented him in cross stitch. Be sure to follow along so you don't miss the rest of the characters in my #Survivor50 piece! #crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #survivor

A cross stitched Cirie Fields wearing a green sweater and green pants

A sketch of Cirie Fields wearing a green sweater and green pants

A photo of Cirie Fields wearing a green sweater and green pants

Check out the evolution from Cirie, to the sketch I designed based off of her, to how I represented her in cross stitch. Be sure to follow along so you don't miss the rest of the characters in my #Survivor50 piece! #crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #survivor

A family portrait with a man, a woman, 2 dogs, and a cat. The text says 2025 and there is a polyhedral embellishment around them.

A man with brown hair, a beard, a green Henley shirt, and jeans

A woman with blonde hair wearing a pink dress

I haven't done this geometric embellishment in a loooong time but a client requested it so I got to run it back! I think it turned out cute! #stitchpeople #crossstitch #embroidery #needlepoint #familyportrait

An ornament of a black cat with the text “Vigo” and a green ribbon

An ornament of a black cat with the text “Vigo”

Sweet lil kitty on an ornament. What more is there to say? #stitchpeople #crossstitch #embroidery #needlepoint #catornament

A cross stitched man with a blue t shirt, brown jacket, and khaki pants

A sketch of a man with a blue t shirt, brown jacket, and khaki pants

A man with a blue t shirt, brown jacket, and khaki pants

Check out the evolution from Prof. Christian Hubicki, to the sketch I designed based off of him, to how l represented him in cross stitch. Be sure to follow along so you don't miss the rest of the castaways in my #Survivor50 piece! #crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #survivor

A cross stitched man with brown skin, dark brown hair, a blue polo, and gray shorts

A sketch of a man with brown skin, dark brown hair, a blue polo, and gray shorts

A man with brown skin, dark brown hair, a blue polo, and gray shorts

Check out the evolution from Joe Hunter, to the sketch I designed based off of him, to how I represented him in cross stitch. Be sure to follow along so you don't miss the rest of the #Survivor50 cast! #crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #survivor

A cross stitch ornament with a golden doodle, the name “Bueller” underneath, and greenery above.

A close up of the same ornament.

Another day, another ornament of a chicken tender looking dog 🥲 Bueller is a friend of mine and it was a pleasure to stitch him on an ornament! #stitchpeople #crossstitch #embroidery #dogornament #doodle

A cross stitched family Christmas ornament with Murray in the middle. Above the text there is a mother and a father. Below the text there are two little boys and a small dog.

A cross stitched family Christmas ornament with Murray in the middle. Above the text there is a mother and a father. Below the text there are two little boys and a small dog.

I made a family ornament for the first time this year! It’s so fun being able to fit the whole family on a little ornament. I made this for my friends but am excited to offer this option to clients as well! #stitchpeople #crossstitch #embroidery #christmasornament #familyornament

A cross stitched ornament of a golden retriever with a halo. The caption says “Beasley” and she is surrounded by a strand of multicolored lights.

Made an ornament memorializing a sweet girl who passed this year 🤍 #stitchpeople #crossstitch #embroidery #dogornament #petmemorial #goldenretriever

A cross stitched brown and white spaniel

A sketch of a brown and white spaniel

A brown and white spaniel

Check out the evolution from Violet, to the sketch I designed based off of her, to how I represented her in cross stitch! #crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #needlepoint #kingcharlescavalier

an oval shaped cross stitch portrait of eight American Girls: Kirsten, Samantha, Molly, Felicity, Addy, Josefina, Kit, and Kaya.

A cross-stitched Kirsten doll with fair skin, blonde hair in braids, and a blue dress.

A cross-stitched Samantha with fair skin, brown hair, and a white plaid dress.

A cross-stitched Molly with fair skin, brown hair in braids, and a navy blue sweater and skirt.

Sharing the stills from my American Girls piece I did earlier this year! I stitched all the historical American Girls I remember from my childhood and it was so fun walking down memory lane as I brought them to life.#stitchpeople #crossstitch #embroidery #needlepoint #americangirl

A cross stitched small white dog wearing a pink hoodie

A sketch of a small white dog wearing a pink hoodie

A small white dog wearing a pink hoodie

Check out the evolution from Coco, to the sketch I designed based off of her, to how I represented her in cross stitch! #crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #needlepoint #familyportrait

A cross stitched dog. He is brown and white, surrounded by a multicolored ribbon wreath with the caption “Paulie.”

A cross stitched dog. He is brown and white, surrounded by a multicolored ribbon wreath with the caption “Paulie.”

My parents adopted a dog this summer so I made this fun little ornament for him! I tried a ribbon wreath with French knots as a new type of embellishment - what do you think? #stitchpeople #crossstitch #embroidery #needlepoint #dogornament

A cross stitched German Shepherd with black and brown fur and one eye. He is wearing a beige football bandana.

A sketch of a German Shepherd with black and brown fur and one eye. He is wearing a beige football bandana.

A German Shepherd with black and brown fur and one eye. He is wearing a beige football bandana.

Check out the evolution from Mike, to the sketch I designed based off of him, to how I represented him in cross stitch. Be sure to follow along as I continue to reveal the Blattner Home for Wayward Dogs piece! #crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #needlepoint #petportrait

A cross stitched dachshund dog with wiry black fur and a white tuft on his head

A sketch of a dachshund dog with wiry black fur and a white tuft on his head

A dachshund dog with wiry black fur and a white tuft on his head

Check out the evolution from Ally, to the sketch I designed based off of him, to how I represented him in cross stitch. Be sure to follow along as I continue to reveal the Blattner Home for Wayward Dogs piece! #crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #needlepoint #familyportrait

A cross stitched large brown dog with brown on her back, ears, and muzzle wearing a teal bandana

A sketch of a large brown dog with brown on her back, ears, and muzzle wearing a teal bandana

A large brown dog with brown on her back, ears, and muzzle wearing a teal bandana

Check out the evolution from Sarah, to the sketch I designed based off of her, to how I represented her in cross stitch. Be sure to follow along as I continue to reveal the Blattner Home for Wayward Dogs piece! #crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #needlepoint #familyportrait

A cross stitched portrait with a bride, a groom, and the text “Better Together” surrounded by floral embellishments.

A man with fair skin and light brown hair wearing a black wedding tuxedo

A bride with brown hair and brown skin wearing a white wedding gown and holding a white bouquet

A floral embellishment with tulips, sunflowers, and four leaf clovers

I got to make this piece for a 2nd anniversary which is traditionally a cotton gift! My client had me stitch their wedding day with a few flowers that are important to their family.#stitchpeople #crossstitch #embroidery #needlepoint #weddingportrait

A cross stitched ornament with a fluffy black and white dog in the middle. The text says “Tex” in a Western font and he is surrounded by Texas bluebonnets and a rope border.

A cross stitched ornament with a fluffy black and white dog in the middle. The text says “Tex” in a Western font and he is surrounded by Texas bluebonnets and a rope border.

I did a super special Christmas ornament for my little cowboy! We adopted Tex in May so I made him an ornament with a Western themed font, Texas bluebonnets, and a lasso border 🤠 #stitchpeople #crossstitch #embroidery #needlepoint #dogornament

A cross stitched man with fair skin and dark brown hair wearing a gray KSU shirt and black pants.

A sketch of a man with fair skin and dark brown hair wearing a gray KSU shirt and black pants.

A man with fair skin and dark brown hair wearing a green shirt, white jacket, and khakis. He is sitting cross legged with a white and black dog in his lap.

Check out the evolution from a photo of my husband Andy, to the sketch I designed based off of him, to how I represented him in cross stitch. Be sure to follow along as I continue to reveal the Blattner Home for Wayward Dogs piece! #crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #needlepoint #familyportrait

a cross stitched girl with brown skin and black hair in two braids. She wears a tan dress and boots adorned with blue and white beads.

a sketch of a girl with brown skin and black hair in two braids. She wears a tan dress and boots adorned with blue and white beads.

a doll with brown skin and black hair in two braids. She wears a tan dress and boots adorned with blue and white beads.

Check out the evolution from Kaya the doll, to the sketch I designed based off of her, to how I represented her in cross stitch. Be sure to follow along as I reveal the full American Girl piece! #crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #needlepoint #familyportrait

A cross stitched girl with Black skin and black hair. She is wearing a pink striped dress and a bonnet.

A sketch of a girl with Black skin and black hair. She is wearing a pink striped dress and a bonnet.

A doll with Black skin and black hair. She is wearing a pink striped dress and a bonnet.

Check out the evolution from Addy the doll, to the sketch I designed based off of her, to how I represented her in cross stitch. Be sure to follow along as I continue to reveal the rest of my American Girls piece! #crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #needlepoint #americangirls

A cross stitched woman with fair skin and short curly brown hair. She is wearing a teal dress with pink and orange flowers on it and holds a rose.

A sketch of a woman with fair skin and short curly brown hair. She is wearing a teal dress with pink and orange flowers on it.

A woman with fair skin and short curly brown hair. She is wearing a teal dress with pink and orange flowers on it.

Check out the evolution from the photo of me the day we adopted Tex, to the sketch I designed, to how I represented myself in cross stitch. Be sure to follow along as I continue to reveal the Blattner Home for Wayward Dogs piece! #crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #needlepoint #familyportrait

A cross-stitched girl with fair skin and blonde hair in looped braids. She is wearing a blue dress with a pink striped apron and bonnet.

A draft of a girl with fair skin and blonde hair in looped braids. She is wearing a blue dress with a pink striped apron and bonnet.

A doll with fair skin and blonde hair in looped braids. She is wearing a blue dress with a pink striped apron and bonnet.

Check out the evolution from Kirsten the doll, to the sketch I designed based off of her, to how I represented her in cross stitch.
#crossstitch #stitchpeople #embroidery #needlepoint #americangirl