How to Order

From design to the final stitch, each family I create takes hours of work!  I work full time and have a busy family, so I am only able to complete a few cross stitch portraits a week.  I wish that I could do more, but I am just one person.  Because of that, the only way to currently order is by being on the wait list or by snagging a wildcard spot in the shop.  You can contact me here or email me at athensstitchery@gmail.com if you are interested in being added to the list. PLEASE NOTE, I AM NOT CURRENTLY SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Waiting List Information 

Every time someone asks to be added to the waiting list, I add their name to the bottom of the list.  The next time I open up orders, I contact the first few people on the list if they are ready to place their order. Turn around time is approx. 6 to 8 weeks.  If you want to “secretly” be on the list (if you are ordering as a surprise and don't want that person to see), I can make up an alias for you.  The waiting list does not bind you to placing an order, but you are required to pay before I will begin your project.

Once you are contacted letting you know that your spot on the wait list is up and I receive confirmation that you are ready to place your order, I will set up a reserved listing for you in the shop.  You will then purchase the listing and I will send you the form to fill out with the specifics of your portrait.

Click HERE and you can see...

  • where you are on the list

  • if you want to be added to the list

WILDCARD SPOTS - From time to time, there will be wildcard spots listed in the Athens Stitchery Shop. These will be announced prior to listing. Wildcard spots are only for 6 or less character portraits.

LOTTERY - From time to time, I will enter all numbers on the wait list into a random number generator and pick one number. That person will then have the option of purchasing their portrait then (skipping the line) or remaining on the wait list.

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

Christmas Ornaments will only be sold through the Athens Stitchery Shop.  There is not a wait list for ornaments.  Selling dates will be announced on Instagram {@athensstitchery and @angiependley}.


What to expect when you place your order

When your order is placed, I will email a google for to you with this list of questions/directions... PLEASE SUBMIT RESPONSES AND PICTURES WITHIN 72 HOURS.

1. How many people/pets would you like included in your portrait?

2. Are any of the people an infant in arms or a baby on the hip (for children bigger than swaddling age, but not quite big enough to stand on their own)?

3. Would you like them wearing regular clothes or something special (wedding attire, fan clothes, etc)?

4. Do you have any color preferences or are there particular things that they would/would not wear?

5. Please email pictures to me! It is ok if it is not a picture of all the people together (although it is nice to see height differences) I do not typically stitch an exact copy of clothing from a photograph, but use it for hairstyle and color, clothing styles and color choices. I work hard to stitch pets to their likeness, but if I cannot see particular markings or tail in the picture provided, I make decisions based on what is typical of the breed.

6. I typically use this text below the portrait " THE {insert family last name} FAMILY 2021" . The family last name is stitched in my own cursive style handwriting, while THE and FAMILY and 2021 are in a smaller block stitch. If you would like something different, please let me know at the time of ordering.