Stella & Jo was born from a lifelong love of creating and, of course, two very special German Shepherds — Stella and Josie.
I’ve been sewing for over 30 years and have spent most of my life making things by hand. From quilts and memory quilts to sewing, crafting and custom pieces, creating has always been a part of who I am.
Stella & Jo brings all of that experience and creativity together into a collection of thoughtfully handcrafted pieces, with a special focus on keepsakes that celebrate the pets who become such an important part of our families.
Our custom pet keepsakes begin with your favourite photograph and are transformed into beautiful watercolour-style portraits before being individually handcrafted in Ancaster, Ontario. Whether you’re celebrating the pet curled up beside you today or remembering one who will always hold a special place in your heart, each piece is created with care and attention to the details that make your pet uniquely yours.
But Stella & Jo is about more than pet ornaments. I also create quilts, memory quilts, sewn goods and other small-batch handmade pieces, and I love bringing special ideas to life.
Custom work is always welcome. If you have an idea for something meaningful, personal or completely one-of-a-kind, I’d love to hear about it.
At the heart of Stella & Jo is something pretty simple: creating beautiful things that have a story behind them.
Handcrafted. Personal. Made to be treasured.
From our pack to yours. 🐾
