Heres the sleeping cat and dog line art piece and its 7 sizes of pure wholesome. The big dog rests his head low with eyes shut, and a little kitten tucks right under his jaw with her paws folded. Just the kind of moment every pet owner catches atleast once.
Its all minimal black outline stitching, no fill or shading anywhere. A few hatching lines mark the fur direction on the dogs ear and the cats body. Runs lean at 14k to 21k stitches across the 7 sizes so it stitches quick on most fabric.
I drew it last christmas as a housewarming gift idea for couples adopting a cat alongside an existing dog. One customer ordered three in a row for her sisters new puppy and rescue kitten, and the proof she sent over honestly melted me. Looks lovely framed in a hoop, on a pet bed corner, on rescue centre tote bags, or as a small pocket detail on a pyjama top.
Stitch on plain light fabric for the cleanest read. Cream, white, soft pink, pale blue or natural linen all let the black line read crisp. Pop the outline in cream or oatmeal thread if youre running it on charcoal or navy. Skip busy patterned cotton, the line art needs a calm background to breathe.
Drop a mid cutaway, even on woven cotton, since the outline crosses a wide area. Run polyester thread on knits so colours hold up wash after wash. Forward image if a test stitch reads off after a test stitch and ill take a look at the file.
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.
- Framed hoop art for new pet parentsHoop in an 8 or 10 inch round frame and gift to a new pet family for their hallway or living room wall
- Pet bed cover corner accentsStitch onto a corner of a fleece pet bed cover so the dogs and the cats own little portrait sits nearby
- Tote bags for animal rescue volunteersPlain canvas tote in natural or cream looks lovely with this on the front for rescue centre volunteers
- Sofa cushion covers in plain linenWorks on plain linen sofa cushions in a calm neutral living room and pairs with a sleepy throw blanket
- Pyjama top chest pocket printsSized down to about three inches wide it sits as a sweet pocket detail on a pyjama top for pet lovers
- Adoption day cards and keepsakesEmbroider onto a square of fabric and frame as a card or keepsake for an adoption day milestone gift
- Vet clinic and groomer towel embroideryLooks clean on plain cotton hand towels for a vet clinic, dog groomer or boarding kennel reception
Dimensions
7 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 5.10 × 5.51 in | 14,519 |
| 5.56 × 6.01 in | 15,575 |
| 6.02 × 6.51 in | 16,700 |
| 6.48 × 7.01 in | 17,781 |
| 6.95 × 7.51 in | 18,921 |
| 7.41 × 8.01 in | 20,069 |
| 7.87 × 8.51 in | 21,237 |
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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