For the Girls: 5 Custom Embroidered Galentine’s Gift Ideas

Written By Cecilia Cholst

Happy February! Are you thinking about making a gift for your Galentine or Palentine?

Some people really hate this month’s biggest holiday, some people really adore it. No matter what, the focus is on romantic love even though there are so many kinds of love to celebrate. For example: friendship. Your chosen family. The people who always have your back. Lots of people have started to celebrate the beloved tradition of Galentine’s Day after the TV show Parks and Recreation introduced the idea.

If you want to make a special present for your special friend, we have some ideas for you to try:

 

1)     Embroidered Top

Closeup image of a person with dark curly hair and medium brown skin smiling and posing with their arm behind their head. They are wearing a blue and white striped long sleeve wrap top with orange and yellow flowers custom embroidered on the shoulder

Take your friend’s favorite top—or sweater or jeans or any other piece of clothing—and stitch something meaningful to your friendship on the front. We call this “wearing your art on your sleeve.” (PS This one-of-a-kind hand embroidered top is available on our Etsy shop! Link opens in new window.)

 

2)     Embroidered Pillow

Image of a grass green linen pillow case embroidered with white flowers and ferns. The pillow is placed on a wooden stool against a white wall.

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Streaming your favorite comfort watch with your bestie is my perfect idea of a hangout. Make sure you’re always by your friend’s side with a custom embroidered pillow for those days when you can’t be there in person.

 

3)     Embroidered Scrunchy

Linen bows embroidered with wildflowers laid in a row, colors ranging from dark green to lilac to yellow to white.

Image Source: Etsy/ Krasne Nitki

Tie up loose ends with a set of matching scrunchies or hair ribbons—one for you and one for all your dearest friends.

 

4)     Embroidered Beret

You’ll always be top of mind when your friend wears a custom embroidered wool hat or beret. Etsy shop EmbroideredbyNeslihan has some beautiful ideas to get you going.

 

5)     Embroidered Ornament

Closeup of a hand holding a heart ornament made out of navy wool felt. It is embroidered with blue, white, and yellow flowers.

Image Source: Etsy/ GeorgieKEmery

Looking for something for a long distance gal pal? Brighten their home with a beautiful, handmade embroidered ornament. Easy to mail and easy to hang, a Valentine/Galentine ornament becomes a beautiful memento. The one pictured above is from Etsy shop GeorgieKEmery.

While they won’t be ready in time for this Galentine’s Day, our embroidery kits will feature original Japanese-inspired floral designs that will be perfect for any embroidered gift. These designs are especially meant to be used with upcycled clothing, giving an old favorite a new, stylish lease on life. Sign up for our email list and be the first to know when the kits are available.

Cecilia Cholst
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