Two colours. Three cats. 4,113 stitches. Thats this whole design in a sentence. I made it specifically for people who wanted something quick and graphic, the kind of thing you can stitch in under fifteen minutes and it still looks intentional. The density is 140, which is light, and that keeps the black areas from going stiff on softer fabrics like jersey or flannel. Black fill plus white whisker detail, these are the only two thread changes you make in the whole run.
Text me if the white markings are not showing up in your software, some formats display the colour layers in a different order and it can look like only one colour loaded. Its not missing, its just layered underneath in the preview. Scroll through the colour stops in your software and youll see both. I get notes about this now and then from people using Brother software specifically. The white lines for the whiskers and eye dots are very fine satin columns so use 40-weight thread, not the thicker 30-weight. Thicker thread blurs those tiny details. Use a sharp 75/11 needle for the whisker columns. Stitch at 75-80% speed for the fine detail pass.
At 3.51 inches wide and 1.30 inches tall, this sits perfectly along a pocket top, a shoe tongue, a sock cuff, or a small bag zipper pull tab. Stitch it across a black beanie for a halloween cat look or on a light grey tote for an everyday cat owner gift. Tearaway stabiliser works fine on most woven fabrics. If youre stitching onto a knit, like a stretchy t-shirt or a hat, use a cutaway stabiliser so the background fabric doesnt pull the black silhouettes out of shape after washing.
No frills, no fuss. Stitches out clean. One color change. Done. Text me a quick note if you want a single-cat or pair variant of this design and Ill prep the file.
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.
- Pocket top border on cat lover shirtPocket top border on a cat lover's shirt, the rubber stamp aesthetic reads clean even on a single 3.51 inch placement.
- Halloween black cat beanie embroideryBlack knit beanie brim band, cutaway on stretch knit, topping recommended so the whisker columns dont sink.
- Sock cuff accent stripe for kidsCanvas sneaker tongue panel stitched before assembly, the flat 1.30 inch height suits shoe-tongue proportions perfectly.
- Small canvas zipper pouch frontKids sock cuff accent for a cat owner gift set, use a sock hoop or small frame with light cutaway backing.
- Gift tote bag for cat ownerPillowcase hem band repeated along the open edge, the minimal two-colour palette matches anything.
- Shoe tongue decorative embroideryNatural canvas tote as an everyday cat owner gift, density 140 keeps it genuinely soft rather than board-stiff.
- Cat themed pillowcase border bandLeather diary cover on thicker fabric using a topping layer, the minimal linework suits the tactile quality of leather.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 1.30 in | 4,113 |
| 4.01 × 1.48 in | 4,774 |
| 4.51 × 1.67 in | 5,397 |
| 5.01 × 1.85 in | 6,127 |
| 5.51 × 2.03 in | 6,849 |
| 6.01 × 2.22 in | 7,639 |
| 6.51 × 2.40 in | 8,450 |
| 7.01 × 2.59 in | 9,325 |
| 7.51 × 2.77 in | 10,150 |
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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