A proper high-density realistic design, not a flat cartoon cat. The kitten sits up facing forward with those big round eyes that are hard to pull off in thread, and they came out really well here. The fur is built from directional stitches going with the coat, dark at the base and layered up through mid-grey, so you actually get that tabby depth without needing colour changes. Run it on a cutaway stabiliser, the satin stitch sections in the face need that extra support.
Five large butterflies float around the cat, all swallowtail-style with proper wing detail stitched in. Just black and grey, 3 colors total, but theres so much going on in the density that you dont miss the colour at all. Some people ping me asking if theres a coloured version, because the tonal layering looks almost like shading. Theres not, this is just what realistic threadwork does when the density is right. I get messages about this one and last week someone sent me a photo of theirs on black fleece, said they couldn't believe it was thread and not a printed transfer until they looked up close.
Stitch counts are high. 24,695 at the smallest size up to 60,307 at the largest, thats the detail talking. Pop it on a cushion or a bag and it reads like a full illustration, not just a patch. 9 sizes, roughly 3.5 inches square up to 7.3 by 7.5 inches. Use a test run first at the larger size to check your machine handles the jump sequence. Ping me if you have questions about hooping or stabiliser choice before you start.
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.
- Oversized back panels on hoodies and sweatshirtsThe large sizing options fill a hoodie back panel really well, especially at the 7-inch size.
- Tote bags and canvas shoppers for cat ownersCat owners love this on a natural cotton tote, the black-and-grey reads beautifully on cream or tan fabric.
- Framed hoop art using black linen or dark feltStitched onto black linen and hooped in a round frame, it looks like a proper fine art piece.
- Pet memorial pillows and keepsake itemsThe realistic portrait style makes it popular for memorial cushions and keepsake gifts for pet loss.
- T-shirt chest placement for cat-themed apparelPlaced on the left chest of a plain white tee it looks sharp and intentional, not kitschy.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.42 × 3.50 in | 24,695 |
| 3.90 × 4.00 in | 29,011 |
| 4.39 × 4.50 in | 33,135 |
| 4.87 × 5.00 in | 37,494 |
| 5.36 × 5.50 in | 42,026 |
| 5.84 × 6.01 in | 46,403 |
| 6.33 × 6.51 in | 50,876 |
| 6.81 × 7.00 in | 55,621 |
| 7.30 × 7.50 in | 60,307 |
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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