Personalized Cross Stitch Gift Guides

Memorials, weddings, births and holidays: planning a stitched gift from a photo so it is finished in time.

A stitched gift from a photo means a lot to the person who gets it, but only if it's finished on time. These guides help you plan one: choosing a photo that works, sizing the piece so it can be done before the date, and picking a design for memorials, weddings, births, holidays and other occasions. They include realistic timelines and ways to scale a project down if the deadline is close. For a gift that starts from a photo of a pet, see our pet portrait patterns to give.