The search for a personalised gift often starts with a photo gift: a photo on a mug, a cushion or a poster. Quick, recognisable and sweet. But an image on a product stays just that — a product with a picture on it. Anyone who wants something that feels truly personal goes a step beyond the standard photo gift.
At Little Threads we turn a cherished garment into a hand-painted artwork. Not a photo of the onesie, but the onesie itself — woven into an original illustration, with a name in it. So a personalised gift becomes something tangible and irreplaceable.
Why a personal gift lasts longer
Research into gifts keeps showing the same thing: we remember gifts with a story far better than things you can buy anywhere. A personalised gift hits exactly that note — it's not about the brand or the price, but about the recognition and the memory.
- Tangible: the real fabric is in the piece, not just a print of it.
- With a name: the name is subtly added by hand.
- Unique: no two pieces are the same, because no two fabrics are the same.
A photo gift shows a memory. This gift is the memory.
Photo gift or hand-painted piece?
A photo gift is ideal when you want to give something personal quickly. But for a milestone — a birth, a first birthday, a farewell to the baby days — a lasting artwork suits better. The difference is in the material and the hand: a print versus a piece painted by hand around the real fabric.
A personalised gift for every budget
Personalising doesn't have to be expensive to be special. We work with four formats:
- The baby card (€400) — a small, hand-finished keepsake with a piece of fabric.
- The drawing (€600) — a fine pencil-and-ink illustration on cotton paper.
- The painting (€800) — a watercolour, ready to frame.
- The canvas (€1200) — the statement heirloom for the wall.
How to personalise the gift — step by step
- Choose your piece and the name to go in it.
- Choose your colours — tuned to the recipient or the room.
- Send the fabric with the free label with track & trace.
- We paint by hand and send the framed piece to you.
Make a gift that's theirs alone
Start the personalised piece in a couple of minutes. You'll receive a free shipping label with track & trace.
Who is this personalised gift for?
A personal, hand-painted gift works best for people with a bond to the child or the parents: new parents, proud grandparents, or yourself — as a lasting memory of a time that passes so quickly.