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Rachel on Dec 13, 2025
5 out of 5 starsPattern came out great and the getting started guide was very helpful!
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Etsy buyer on Oct 11, 2025
5 out of 5 starsQuick turn around time from purchase to delivery of pattern. Captured my pet perfectly! Absolutely beautiful!
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Etsy buyer on Jun 19, 2025
5 out of 5 starsThe custom pattern was perfect. It looks just like my cat. It was completed and sent to me within the 2 week timeframe stated on the listing. It also came with a. PDF explaining ways to transfer the pattern and basic embroidery info. I love the final product. I already stitched it, I added flowers and moved the name above.
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Stephanie on Nov 29, 2024
5 out of 5 starsGreat communication after purchase and pattern is very well done
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Debra on Sep 27, 2024
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful designs and excellent customer service. Will absolutely purchase from this seller again.
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Robyn on Aug 31, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI enjoyed having this pre-printed fabric design ready to go. I used it to practice a thread painting cat portrait. The design is straight out of her book which I also highly recommend. The outline on fabric was excellent to follow. I recommend starting on one of these before attempting your own pet design. It takes practice but is worth the time.
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Rachel on May 25, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI received my copy of Pet Portrait Embroidery in the mail yesterday and was utterly enthralled by the thorough instructions, helpful guidance and clear photos of all the different types of cats and dogs I can learn how to stitch. Pet thread painting has been on my list for a while now, and I finally decided to take the plunge to learn more about it with Michelle's book. I'm even more excited to try it now that I have a helpful nearly step-by-step guide for figuring out how to do it. The book is so thorough, and lovely, and includes helpful patterns in the back!
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Elizabeth on Apr 19, 2024
5 out of 5 starsExactly what I was looking for! High quality book that is easy to follow. Quick response from the seller when I had a question.
About StitchingSabbatical
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1,268
On Etsy since 2012
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Michelle Staub
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Hand embroidery artist, author, and instructor.
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C&T Publishing
Concord, CA
C&T Publishing is a midsize, family-run, independent publisher of quilting, sewing, and crafting books based in Concord, CA. It was founded in 1983 by Carolie and Tom Hensley, owners of The Cotton Patch, a quilting and sewing supplies store in Lafayette, CA.
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Frequently asked questions
My embroidery has some little pen marks on it, what are those?
I use heat sensitive pens to sketch out your embroideries before I stitch them. All marks are ironed off before sending. In rare cases during shipment temperatures can reach below freezing and the ink can re-appear! If you receive your embroidery and there are any pen-like marks on it, no fear - you can easily remove them! Simply use a hair dryer on a hot setting or gently pass over the embroidery with an iron. If you have any questions or concerns about this process please don't hesitate to ask!
I love one of your pieces, but the colors aren't quite right, can you customize one just for me?
Of course! Anything and everything in my shop can be made custom just for you!
Why is there a 4-6 week processing time on custom embroideries?
Good question! Not only does each embroidery take anywhere from 6-20+ hours to hand stitch my art, but I am also managing a website, living life, and working with other customers (sending them sketches, answering messages, etc.) There is also always a queue of embroideries to stitch through as well! If you need your embroidery by a specific date that's before the 4-6 week span I do offer a rush with an added charge! Contact me for more details on rush charges!
Can you make me a patch?
Unfortunately, no. However, feel free to create your own from one of my pieces! Let me know if you're wanting to turn your embroidery into a patch and I'll ship it without the hoop. Then you can trim the fabric down and create a patch yourself!
I don't want my embroidery to be in a hoop! Can you frame it for me?
I can't frame it for you, but I can leave extra fabric around your embroidery and ship it to you without the hoop! Let me know if you're planning on framing it so I can plan ahead while creating your embroidery.
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