We take great pride in offering fully customized commissions, designed to reflect your unique vision. At Ruff Stitchworks, every detail is thoughtfully considered—whether it's a specific fabric colour, bespoke botanical elements, or personalized lettering, we’re here to bring your ideas to life with elegance and precision.

As you begin imagining your ideal embroidered piece, here are a few helpful notes to inspire and guide your creative journey:

Thread Painting

Made using DMC fade-resistant embroidery floss and high-quality fabrics!

Comes in a custom frame, made to order in your desired wood finish or colour.

Estimated production timeline: 4-8 weeks

Price range: $2800+

Hyperrealistic hand embroidery, meticulously crafted to capture the essence of your chosen subject. This intricate art form requires countless hours of focused work, with layers upon layers of finely blended thread to achieve depth, nuance, and lifelike detail. These pieces invite both distance and intimacy—striking from afar, and even more captivating up close, where every stitch reveals the artistry within.

Embroidery artwork featuring two dogs

Embroidered Sketch

Made using DMC fade-resistant embroidery floss and high-quality fabrics!

Comes in a custom frame, made to order in your desired wood finish or colour.

Estimated production timeline: 4-8 weeks

Price range: $500+

This option offers a more minimalist approach, utilizing one or two colours and subtle stitching to capture the essence of your subject. With a nod to the elegance of a hand-drawn sketch, it exudes a timeless, refined charm.

Before requesting a quote, please keep the following in mind:

  • We do not accept returns, refunds, or exchanges on custom embroidery projects.

  • For quotes in the higher price range, we are happy to offer flexible payment plans to accommodate your needs. Please note, however, that work on your commission will only begin once the full agreed-upon amount has been received.

  • Custom embroidery orders are not available on clothing or personal, previously owned fabrics.

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