And here's a clean little cat profile that doesnt need to do alot. Its a side view sketch of a tabby kitten facing left, one ear pricked, the other tipped slightly forward, with fine whiskers fanning out from the cheek and short tabby stripes hinted across the head and shoulder. All done in single black thread, no fills.
So the whole design is really just line work. Quick gestural strokes that suggest fur direction rather than spelling it out, hatched shading on the ear and neck for depth. The widest part of the line uses a thin satin column, finer details run in a triple stitch outline. Stitches out fast since theres only 1 colour and around 5k to 9k stitches across the size range, no thread changes.
But the simplicity is what it sells on. Customers have been buying this for cat lover gifts, minimalist tee designs, linen kitchen towels and book lover tote bags. My niece picked this exact design for her librarian aunts birthday last year, stitched it on a natural canvas tote, said her aunt nearly cried.
So stitch on cream cotton, oatmeal linen, raw canvas or a heavyweight muslin for that printmakers feel. Skip dark fabric since the line work needs the white space behind it to read, this cat is all about contrast. Use a tearaway stabiliser for woven fabric, light weight cutaway if you want to put it on a sweatshirt. Hoop tight, the fine line work doesnt forgive a loose hoop at all.
9 sizes from 2.43 inches up to 5.2 inches wide. All 8 formats included. Wear it on a tote, a linen napkin, or a quiet corner of a quilt panel.
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.
- Minimalist cat lover teeA medium size centred on a plain white cotton tee gives a minimalist cat lover look without going twee or cutesy.
- Linen kitchen tea towelStitched on the corner of a natural linen tea towel the smaller size adds a kitchen warmth without being too busy.
- Cream canvas tote bagon a natural canvas tote bag the largest size centres a bookshop kind of vibe that quiet readers really love.
- Book lovers pillow caseUse the medium size on the corner of a cotton pillow case for a book lovers reading nook bedroom accent.
- Bedroom decor wall hoopHooped at the largest size in a wooden ring this cat profile sits well on a quiet bedroom or hallway wall.
- Apron pocket detailA small size on the front pocket of a cream apron gives a cafe or bakery a soft cat lady identity at chest height.
- Cat owner gift handkerchiefThe smallest 2.43 inch version stitches sweet on the corner of a linen handkerchief as a quiet cat owner gift.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 2.43 in | 5,333 |
| 4.00 × 2.77 in | 5,820 |
| 4.50 × 3.12 in | 6,336 |
| 5.00 × 3.47 in | 6,824 |
| 5.50 × 3.81 in | 7,308 |
| 6.00 × 4.16 in | 7,857 |
| 6.50 × 4.51 in | 8,362 |
| 7.00 × 4.85 in | 8,868 |
| 7.50 × 5.20 in | 9,403 |
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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