So this one is exactly what a cat person wants on everything they own. About 25 little cat silhouettes, each one in a different position, packed together to form a heart. Some are sitting upright, a few are mid-walk with tails flicked up, one looks like its stretching, another's in that classic loaf pose. And because every cat is its own solid black satin shape, the tails and ears sticking out give the heart edge a really organic, jagged feel instead of a smooth curve. Thats what makes it look handmade even though it's digitised to a tight 487 stitches per inch in my digitising suite.
Stitch count runs from 9,881 on the smallest baseline reaching 24,430 on the biggest, so the density's high enough that each cat silhouette stays crisp and doesnt bleed into its neighbour. Five sizes total, from 3.13 by 3.5 inches up to 6.69 by 7.5, so it fits a bag pocket all the way up to a full tote panel. Single colour means thread changes are zero, you load black and just run it.
A customer bought the medium size last month to stitch onto a canvas tote for her friend who fosters cats, and apparently that bag now goes everywhere with the friend. I think it's the kind of design where the person receiving it immediately goes quiet and then says oh my god. If you know a cat person you'll know exactly what I mean.
Pick a light background so the black reads strong. Cream linen, pale grey canvas, white cotton twill, soft sage. Skip anything dark or textured, the silhouette detail gets lost fast. Use a firm cutaway stabiliser on anything stretchy and hoop tight so the smaller cats at the heart tip dont shift during stitching.
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.
- Canvas tote bags for cat owners and fosterersStitch the large size onto a natural canvas tote and give it to a cat foster carer as a thank-you, its the kind of gift that actually gets used
- Denim jacket back panel for cat mumsPop the medium on the the denim jacket panel and pair with a plain collar for a cat-mum outfit that doesnt try too hard
- Pet adoption event merchandise and fundraiser itemsUse it on tote bags or bandanas sold at pet adoption events, single colour means printing costs are low and the design reads from across a room
- Throw pillow covers for cat-themed living roomsStitch the large version centred on a cream linen throw pillow for a sofa that already has three cats sitting on it
- Sweatshirt chest patch for cat rescue volunteersEmbroider the small size on a volunteer vest pocket for a cat rescue group, it patches quickly and wears well through washing
- Birthday gifts for the person who has too many catsPut it on a sweatshirt, a mug cosy, a tote and a journal cover all at once and call it a birthday set for the cat person in your life
- Baby onesies for kids born into cat householdsStitch onto a white cotton onesie for a baby shower gift when the parents already have cats waiting at home
- Zipper pouch for cat grooming tools or treatsEmbroider the small size on a canvas zipper pouch to hold cat treats, combs or toy mice for the well-organised cat parent
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.13 × 3.50 in | 9,881 |
| 4.02 × 4.50 in | 13,028 |
| 4.91 × 5.50 in | 16,559 |
| 5.80 × 6.50 in | 20,264 |
| 6.69 × 7.50 in | 24,430 |
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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