The cat is grey and round and sitting up straight in the kayak like a proper paddler except its a cat so the effect is absolutely brilliant. Big closed-eye smile, pink bow on top of the head, one paw gripping the paddle and the other resting casually on the edge of the boat. The kayak stripes run horizontal in warm coral, yellow and teal, all stacked neatly. And in the back of the boat theres a tiny cocktail umbrella because this cat is on holiday and its got the accessories to prove it.
Eleven colours and the water is the most technically interesting bit to stitch. Short satin strokes in alternating directions build up the teal wave texture, and theres a splash of white foam along the kayak sides. The paddle is dusty pink with a slightly darker handle, single satin column runs. All the cat outlines run in a medium charcoal rather than pure black which keeps the whole thing looking soft and friendly. Stitch count for the top 7.5 tops out at 58k, my workhorse software digitised it with good density so it lays flat without any bubbling on the wide stripe sections.
My sister saw this one last summer and immediately wanted it on a beach towel for her daughter whos really into kayaking. She was eleven at the time, found it funnier than anything I expected an eleven year old to find funny. Customers who paddle or canoe love the joke, and I get orders for it on water sports bags, swim kit pouches and kids summer gear through june and july every year.
Stitch on white or pale teal fabric for maximum colour pop. Works great on white cotton tees, cream canvas beach totes and light blue linen. Use a cutaway stabiliser because 58k on jersey without firm backing will pull the kayak shape out. Hoop with the fabric grain and let the machine ease through the water section at steady speed. Lotta thread changes but the colour order in the file is clean and theres no guessing.
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.
- Kids summer cotton tee or swimwear bagWhite kids cotton 5-in tee for a beach holiday, the cocktail umbrella in the kayak is the detail every child notices.
- Beach tote bag or pool kit pouchCanvas beach tote or drawstring swim bag, the rainbow stripe kayak and teal water fills carry the summer palette.
- Kayak or canoe club team giftKayak or canoe club team shirt at 6 inches for a seasonal gift, the cat-as-paddler joke is the whole thing.
- Water sports backpack patchWater sports backpack side panel at the small version as a patch, teal on dark canvas is the best colour pairing.
- Kids beach towel or wrap embroideryWhite cotton beach towel end panel for top 7.5 a personalised kid holiday gift, the teal waves stitch really well on terry with a topping.
- Summer birthday party tee or favour bagBirthday tee or summer party favour bag at 4 inches, the bold outlines mean it reads clearly even on pale birthday wrapping.
- Cotton apron for a summer kitchen or BBQCream cotton BBQ apron for a summer gathering, the cat on holiday vibe makes it the most talked-about apron at the party.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 2.55ches in | 26,295 |
| 4.00 × 2.91ches in | 30,147 |
| 4.50 × 3.27ches in | 33,992 |
| 5.00 × 3.64ches in | 37,956 |
| 5.50 × 4.00ches in | 41,823 |
| 6.00 × 4.36ches in | 45,797 |
| 6.50 × 4.72ches in | 50,047 |
| 7.00 × 5.09ches in | 54,269 |
| 7.50 × 5.45ches in | 58,520 |
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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