Handmade in Puerto Rico

Doodles,
drawn in thread

Hand embroidery, made one piece at a time and never in batches. Everything you see here is finished, in hand, and ready to go out.

every piece one of one
The Garabatos Hileños mark: a coquí stitched inside an embroidery hoop, ringed with flowers.

Embroidery, two ways

One needle, a lot of thread.

Everything here is hand embroidery — no machine, no transfers. Two kinds of finished pieces, both stitched the same slow way.

Hoop artarte en aro

Finished pieces mounted in a wooden hoop, ready to hang the day they arrive.

Patchesparchos

Small iron-on pieces for a jacket, a backpack, or anything that could use one.

Ready to ship

Pieces looking for a wall.

Everything in the shop is finished and in hand — there's one of each, so when a piece is gone it's gone.

See everything for sale

every piece one of one

Getting it to you

Flat rate, no surprises.

Most orders arrive in 3–4 business days.

$6 Anywhere on the island

Every municipality in Puerto Rico, one flat rate, however much you order.

$8 Mainland US

Shipped from Puerto Rico with tracking.

Free Local pickup

Message me and we'll sort out a time and place that works.

Because every piece is made by hand and one of a kind, sales are final — no returns or refunds. Something arrived wrong or damaged? Message me and we'll make it right.

Photo of Ellaworking, hands in frame

The person holding the needle

Hi, I'm Ella!

Embroidery started as a way to pass the time, but quickly became an outlet for creativity, expression, and relaxation. Soon enough, I found myself with more than I could handle; hence Garabatos Hileños was born.

Working from Puerto Rico, every piece I make is unique, hand stitched, and looking for a forever home.

Say hello

Questions are welcome.

No forms here — just message me directly. Ask about a piece, how it ships, or setting up a local pickup.