6 kitten faces stitched out in 2 rows of 3, each kitten looking forward with big round black eyes and a tiny pink nose. The whole thing is outline only, no body fill at all, just teal turquoise contour lines tracing the head, ears and front paws. Pink satin sits inside each ear and across each lil nose for the only solid colour blocks.
Around the kittens theres a scatter of black star sparkles and 2 small swirl curls, kinda like the design has a sprinkle of magic dust on it. Cause the body has no fill, the kittens read as line drawings rather than solid stitched cats. The fabric colour peeks out from the open belly area which honestly is half the charm.
I get messages from cat lovers and crazy cat ladies most weeks, my mum asked for this exact design last christmas to put on her cat cafe themed tea towels. People who love their cats but want something soft rather than realistic tend to gravitate to this style.
9 sizes from 2.86 by 3.5 inches up to 6.12 by 7.5 inches, with stitch counts running just 10,922 to 20,430 cause its mostly outlines. Only 3 colours total which is dead easy, density is low at 445 stitches per square inch so it stitches out fast on basic tee weight cotton.
Best on light coloured fabric like white, cream, mint or pale pink, since the design needs the fabric peeking inside the open kitten bodies. Skip dark fabric where the body voids would just look like a black blob. Use a tearaway stabiliser, theres no need for cutaway since the density is mid low. Hoop snug, dont over tension since the outlines can pucker if your fabric tightens unevenly.
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 bagA medium size centred on a heavy cotton tote ties in with cat rescue charity merch or local feline themed gift stalls.
- Kid pyjama pocket detailPop a smaller size on the chest pocket of cotton kid pyjamas alongside a stitched name in clean letters.
- Tea towel kitchen accentStitch the medium on the corner of a cream linen tea towel as a kitchen accent without overwhelming the cloth.
- Cat cafe table runnerA smaller size repeated along a long table runner suits a cat cafe or birthday party with a kitten theme.
- Kid duvet cover panelRun the largest size as a centred panel on a kid duvet cover, surround with smaller mini cat silhouettes.
- Veterinary clinic apronStitch the medium on a denim apron for a vet nurse or vet clinic team uniform piece worn during the work week.
- Litter box room decor hoopFrame the medium in an 8 inch wood hoop and hang in a spare room thats your cat litter or cat play space.
- Cat themed birthday teeCentre the medium on a soft pink cotton tee for a 7 year old who can name every neighbours cat by sight.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.86 × 3.50 in | 10,922 |
| 3.26 × 4.00 in | 12,008 |
| 3.67 × 4.50 in | 13,156 |
| 4.08 × 5.00 in | 14,250 |
| 4.49 × 5.50 in | 15,444 |
| 4.90 × 6.00 in | 16,644 |
| 5.31 × 6.50 in | 17,934 |
| 5.71 × 7.00 in | 19,179 |
| 6.12 × 7.50 in | 20,430 |
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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