This one's the playful stance kitten, one paw lifted, head tilted, that mid-pounce look. Ive got a few kitten designs and I always get messages asking what the difference is, so: this one is moving, the other seated cat designs are sitting still. Completely different character feel once its stitched out. Ten colours, density of 112, and the largest size is 40,670 stitches at 7.5 inches. Smallest drops to 1,013 stitches at 3.5 inches, a lil smaller than ya might expect for ten colours but the design scales down well because of how the fill zones are structured.
The digitising approach here in Wilcom uses a directional fur fill that follows the actual growth direction of cat fur, belly fills radiate outward from centre, back fills run toward the spine line, ear fills angle from base to tip. Its not something you see in lower-quality cat designs and its what makes the shading read correctly at different viewing distances. Use a medium-weight cutaway stabiliser. The pounce posture puts stitch pressure unevenly across the hooped area, one side of the design is much denser than the other, so tear-away tends to shift and leave you with registration drift.
I had a customer who bought this back in march for a cat-themed shop she was running at a craft fair, said the playful pose sold faster than the sitting cat versions because it catches the eye at distance. Nine sizes from 3.5 reaching 7.5 inches. Stitch it on medium-weight cotton or a cotton-linen blend and the fur tones come through clean. Keep the bobbin thread in a neutral cream and you wont see pullback through any of the ten colour sections.
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.
- Cat lover tote bag front panelCat lover tote bag centred at 6 inches, this was the fastest seller at a craft fair the customer told me about.
- Kids room cushion cover playful motifKids cushion cover in a playful mood, the mid-pounce stance catches the eye from across a room.
- Pet accessory bag zipper pouchZipper pouch front in canvas, the compact shape fills the panel cleanly without needing a large hoop frame.
- Girls sweatshirt front chest placementGirls sweatshirt chest, topping over the fleece loops keeps the paw and face satin from sinking into the pile.
- Craft fair fabric gift wrap bagFabric gift wrap bag for a cat lover's birthday present, quick to stitch at the smaller size in muslin.
- Baby room wall hoop cotton muslinBaby room wall hoop on cotton muslin, press lightly from the back after tearaway removal to settle the fills.
- Denim jacket sleeve cat patchDenim jacket sleeve cat patch, sharp needle and cutaway holds through repeated wear at the elbow area.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.63 × 3.50 in | 15,969 |
| 3.39 × 4.50 in | 21,396 |
| 4.14 × 5.50 in | 27,270 |
| 4.89 × 6.50 in | 33,588 |
| 5.64 × 7.50 in | 40,670 |
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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