Abstract fierce cat face, black and crimson red, buried inside a wild spray of swirling filigree linework radiating outward in every direction. Two sharp yellow-green eyes glare through all that chaos. Everything else is fur and swirling tendrils going absolutely everywhere. Black curls fan off the edges like smoke or flame tips. And the whole mass sits in deep crimson red, 2 colours total, reading bold from a metre away.
Style is ornate tattoo-art, closer to a flash sheet than a cute cat portrait. The fur isnt drawn as individual hairs, its done in a layered feather-stitch pattern that stacks into ridges. Black outline work cuts through the crimson to suggest depth. The scroll bits at the edges are freestanding chain-stitch curves with no fill behind them, so theyre floating slightly off the fabric when the hoop comes off.
Density at 464 stitches per square inch pushes serious texture and shadow into those crimson sections even with only two thread changes. Smallest size is 1.87 wide by 3.49 inches tall. Largest goes to 4.01 by 7.5. I got a message last autumn from someone who ordered the big version for a jacket back panel. She told me it completely filled the space and she sold five of em at a local market that same weekend.
Works best on sturdy dark fabric. Use black denim, dark charcoal canvas or deep burgundy twill. The red pops hardest against near-black backgrounds. Skip pastels and white unless you want the red to wash out. Use a medium-weight cutaway stabiliser, float a topping on any textured weave so the fine scroll lines dont sink. Hoop firm because the filigree tails lift if tension is slack.
What people are using this design for
A starting point. The design works for plenty more than just this list, this is what folks have stitched it onto most.
- Jacket back panel for gothic or alternative fashionScale the 4-inch version onto a black denim jacket back and it fills the panel with tattoo-flash energy that sells at markets
- Biker vest chest or shoulder placementStitch on a biker vest chest in crimson on black canvas and it reads as a real statement from across the room
- Dark denim tote with an edgy aestheticEmbroider the medium size on a dark charcoal tote and it pairs with band tees without looking craft-fair
- Punk or rock band merch caps and beaniesStitch on a black beanie above the fold for rock-themed merch, two colours means fast stitchout per unit
- Canvas art hoop framing for a wall displayMount in a round hoop with black linen backing and hang it as gothic wall art in a studio or bedroom
- Pet lover gift bags with a fierce cat themeUse the small size on a velvet drawstring bag for a cat lover who wants something with bite rather than cute
- Black pillow cover for a moody bedroomCentre on a black cushion cover as a moody focal point on a dark-palette sofa or bedroom chair
- Tattoo artist apron or shop decorStitch on a heavy canvas apron for a tattoo artist who wants shop decor that matches the vibe
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.87 × 3.49 in | 6,263 |
| 2.40 × 4.50 in | 7,984 |
| 2.94 × 5.50 in | 9,815 |
| 3.47 × 6.50 in | 11,846 |
| 4.01 × 7.50 in | 13,959 |
Files & Formats
Eight machine formats included in one zip. Whichever your machine reads, its in the pack.
Plus a color chart for thread matching. See full format guide.
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Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
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