The Canny Squirrel

Pet portrait commission

Detail of a cat pet portrait commission. A customer provided a photograph of their pet which I used for reference to embroider onto a Harris Tweed zip pouch. This photo highlights the intricate free motion embroidery technique I use - it is all stitched by eye, using many layers of thread

Cat portrait cushion commission

Pet portrait commission - using a photo for reference this cat portrait has been free motion embroidered onto a grey check Harris Tweed cushion.

Pet portrait project bag

A Harris Tweed project bag commissioned as a gift for a florist who loves her chocolate Labrador and flowers!

Tortoise pet portrait cushion commission

No pet is out of bounds - using a photo as reference I free motion embroidered a portrait of this cute tortoise onto a Harris Tweed cushion.

Pet portait hoop art

A pet portait commission featuring two bulldogs free motion embroidered onto Harris Tweed and framed in an embroidery hoop.