Photo Embroidery | 45–60 Minutes
What’s on the Table
4 × 6-inch photograph
Colorful embroidery floss
Embroidery needle & scissors
Paper-piercing needle
Tracing paper & pencil
Low-tack tape & foam mat
Let's Get Into It
01 — Pick Your Pic
Scroll through your camera roll and find something worth stitching. A selfie, your dog, your favorite person, or a random moment you love. Ask our team to print it for you!
02 — Sketch It Out
Lay tracing paper over your photo and play around with ideas. Flowers, little stars, doodles, words, or anything you feel like adding. No need to overthink it.
03 — Connect the Dots
Mark small dots along your design, about 4–6 mm apart. Think of them as your stitching roadmap.
04 — Poke Some Holes
Place your photo on the foam mat, tape your tracing paper in place, and carefully pierce through the marked dots. Easy does it!
05 — Color Theory? Your Rules.
Pick your threads! Separate 2–3 strands of embroidery floss, cut about 12–18 inches, thread your needle, and tie a knot at the end.
06 — A Few Stitches to Know
Running Stitch — Little dashed lines. Great for outlines and borders.
Backstitch — One continuous-looking line. Perfect for words and detailed drawings.
Cross Stitch — Tiny X's. Cute for patterns and small details.
Satin Stitch — Fill in shapes with rows of thread. Think petals, hearts, and pops of color.
Stitch cheat sheets:
15 Stitches Every Embroiderer Should Know
12 Essential Embroidery Stitches
07 — Make Your Mark
Start stitching from the back of your photo, following the holes you made. Mix colors, switch stitches, experiment a little. Just don't pull the thread too tight!
08 — The Little Extras
A few more stars? Another flower? Some random stitches? Go for it. Or leave it as is. Knowing when to stop is an art too.
09 — Tie Things Up
Flip your photo over, knot your thread on the back, and snip off the extra. That's it!
10 — Yours, Truly.
And there you have it. A little piece of your camera roll, now with a personal touch. Frame it, gift it, and keep it forever.
Oops? No Big Deal.
Paper tearing? Give your holes a little more space.
Thread tangling? Try a shorter piece.
Photo curling? You're pulling too tight. Loosen up!
Needle getting stuck? Gently widen the holes first.
We wanna see what you made!
Tag @arttastingroom on Instagram or TikTok to show us your work. ♡