This kitten isnt just cute, its doing that thing where its staring at something just above you and it really feels like it might pounce. The fur explodes outward from the face in every direction, hundreds of fine lines radiating out like a firework. Tufted ears point straight up. Big wide eyes with a slightly intense expression. Long whiskers shooting out horizontally from the muzzle. If you look closely the fur stitches change direction depending on which part of the face youre looking at, cheeks go one way, forehead goes another, thats the directional stitching working properly.
Two colours. Just a light grey underlay and black for all the linework. 9 sized 3 to 7.5 to a 7.5 top, and the stitch count is genuinely low for a portrait piece, around 10k at the smallest and 19k at the biggest. I was suprised how clean the fur detail stays even at the smaller sizes. The fine hatch lines are tight enough that they hold together at 3.5 inches without merging into a blob. Wilcom kept the underlay light so it sits under the linework without bloating everything.
Text me if youre working on a custom pet memorial piece and want advice on sizing. Ive had customers pair this with their own cats name underneath in a matching thread and the result is kinda really moving. One customer ordered it last october for a memorial hoop after losing her cat and she said it looked just like her kitten. I get messages like that and it genuinely makes this job feel worth it.
Best on white or cream fabric where the grey and black lines read clearly. Light linen, white canvas, pale cotton jersey all work well. Skip any coloured fabric because the grey underlay disappears and you just get the black lines floating. Use tearaway on stable cotton, cutaway on jersey. Hoop snug, the fine fur lines pull slightly if theres any fabric slack. Pick the 5-inch for a tote bag or cushion, keep the smaller ones for pocket or bib placement. Text me a chat if the file misbehaves and Ill rework the punch.
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 bags and pouchesCream canvas tote at the 5-inch as a cat-owner everyday carry bag, the sketch style reads as illustration not clip art.
- Pet memorial keepsake hoops7-inch frame with the cats name below at the 6-inch for a pet memorial keepsake, a buyer told me it looked just like her kitten.
- Cat-themed cushion coversPale grey cotton cushion at the 5-inch for a cat-themed bedroom, the grey on grey creates a really subtle textured effect.
- White cotton onesies for cat-lover parentsDenim jacket sleeve at the medium size for a fine-line feline accent that suits the jacket without weighing it down.
- Denim jacket sleeve or chest patchCat rescue fundraiser white cotton totes at the 4-inch, the detailed fur style lifts the merch past the usual donation bag.
- Cat rescue fundraiser tote bagsWhite cotton onesie at the smallest for a cat-lover new parent gift, something a bit different from the usual baby designs.
- Cat cafe staff apronsCream canvas apron bib at the small size for a cat cafe staff uniform, recognisable from across the counter.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.36 in | 9,948 |
| 4.00 × 3.84 in | 11,110 |
| 4.50 × 4.32 in | 12,240 |
| 5.00 × 4.80 in | 13,360 |
| 5.50 × 5.28 in | 14,547 |
| 6.00 × 5.76 in | 15,667 |
| 6.50 × 6.24 in | 16,814 |
| 7.00 × 6.72 in | 17,958 |
| 7.50 × 7.20 in | 19,166 |
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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