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The AMO Journal
Guides, gift ideas and stories from our embroidery studio: how we stitch your pet, how to wear your patches, and where to take them next.
Pet portraits
How to Choose the Best Photo for a Custom Pet Portrait
Five simple tips for picking the right photo for a custom embroidered pet portrait: sharp eyes, natural light, eye level, a clear face and the original...
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Pet portraits
Gifts for Dog Moms: Embroidered Ideas She'll Actually Wear
Embroidered gift ideas for dog moms: custom dog portrait sweatshirts and hats, memorial hoops, playful ready-made pieces and breed patches under $20.
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Patch guides
How to Iron On (or Sew On) an Embroidered Patch
A step-by-step guide to ironing on an embroidered patch so it stays put, plus when to sew it instead and how to wash it afterwards.
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Pet portraits
Christmas Gift Ideas for Pet Lovers and Travelers
Custom pet ornaments, portrait sweatshirts and stocking stuffers under $10, plus the dates to order by so your gifts arrive before Christmas.
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Travel
Travel Patches from Europe and Japan: Ideas for Your Jacket or Backpack
From the Colosseum to Mount Fuji: our favourite embroidered travel patches from Europe and Japan, and simple ways to turn them into a travel story on...
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Travel
National Park Patches: A Collector's Guide to the US Parks
Collecting a patch from every national park you visit? Here's our park-by-park list of embroidered patches, grouped by region, plus ideas for displaying your collection.
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Pet portraits
Pet Memorial Gift Ideas That Keep Their Memory Close
Thoughtful ways to remember a dog or cat who has passed, from embroidered portraits to small everyday keepsakes, plus tips on choosing the right photo.
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Pet portraits
How We Turn Your Pet Photo Into an Embroidered Portrait
Every custom piece starts with one photo. Here is exactly what happens between your upload and the day your pet arrives, stitched in thread.
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