When it comes to spoiling our pets [1], the sky is truly the limit, particularly around the holiday season [2]. Amanda Neely, an expert embroiderer, certainly knows how to capitalize on our fanatic pet obsession — and can you blame her? Her Etsy Shop CrewelGhoul [3] is completely dedicated to crazy-detailed pet portraits, all done on hoops or hats.
"I got started embroidering about 10 years ago as a side hobby and outlet to relieve stress and taught myself basic stitches," Amanda told POPSUGAR. "Then about three or four years ago I thought it would be fun to try to embroider pet portraits, and it turned into a big challenge! So I really dove into learning about 'thread painting' and making the portraits more realistic. It's still a challenge, but a very rewarding one!"
Is there a better way to show your pets how much you love them other than commissioning a jaw-dropping 4-Inch Portrait [4] ($125)? No! Prices increase by the size of the hoop. You can also snag a hat with your pet's face on it for $100. Scroll through to get a look at some of Amanda's eye-catching work.
