I was going to post this in October so it would be a little closer to Halloween, but then I thought perhaps if people were going to use this for decoration it might be useful for them to have it a bit early so they would have time to plan the work and stitch it out
Most of the designs I do are based entirely on my own artwork, but this one isn't – I only wish it were! It's a famous image – the Black Cat by the French Art Nouveau artist Theophile Steinlen. I'm sure it will be familiar to many people and it's been in my "Inspirations" file for many years.
Theophile Steinlen's original Chat Noir
It was very easy to convert it to an embroidery design which might go well on Halloween decorations of many kinds.
This sample was stitched by my friend Cherri, using a zipper bag design from her stash, and making some very effective fabric choices. I love the black cat print she used for the bag – it really sets off the design well
Cherri's version of the Black Cat
I'm offering it in two sizes – small (5×7 inches, 130 x 180 mm) and large (8×12 inches, 200 x 300 mm). The design is very effective when stitched at the larger size, but I know that not everybody will have the larger hoop size on their machines, and in that case the smaller version might come in handy
Here is the large version, here is the smaller version, and here is the worksheet
This isn't a simple design: it has three applique areas, but I hope that it will be worth the effort! If it really is too much, you could always leave out the moon
I love it, I’m a cat person. Thank you.
Bien sympathique ce chat
That is a really great design. I love how you made the fur look well, furry. This cat is ferocious!
Thank you.
It’s wonderful! Halloween is such a fun holiday!
Mia, I love your black cat. So realistic looking. Thank you.
Oh, wow! I love that poster, and our son has it in his house. Guess who I’m going to make this for? His poster hangs beside the liquor & glasses cabinet, facing the wonderful mosaic marble dining table he found. I think it would make a great center design on a table runner for that. Thank you so much for your continual generosity, just giving designs like this to us! You could charge quite a lot for it, I would think. Great digitizing, adorable cat. I can think of so many friends who would love having this on some kind of gift! Again, thank you, dear Mia!
What amazes me is where you decide where to put the applique. The cat looks just like the poster love it.
Fantastic! Thank you!
Thank you! This will look fabulous on a pillow with my black and white cat decor!
Cute design Mia, Thank you for showing me, some will love it. We don’t do Halloween in our area.
Love this little guy, especially since I do luv de wee puddies of all types. You really caught the emotion of the original. Thanks for this sweet little design.
Thanks you! I love your cat design too. Great festive Halloween decoration!