Well, I’m back again after some time away – some of it VERY enjoyable (in the English Lake District) and some of it not so enoyable – we both came down with mild cases of Covid. However it wasn’t really terrible – not unlike a summer cold – and I hope things are now back to normal. But it’s well past time for June’s freebie, so let’s see what you make of this one!
A stripy furry cat
It’s a little cartoony cat made with the “scribble” technique that I’ve been playing with so much. It’s simple enough to do, but you will have to consider the colours carefully. I stitched this example with a kind of light-brown applique fabric, and you can of course use any colour of fabric that you like, but you will have to choose the colours of thread to “tone” with the fabric
Also, although the cat is appliqueed on, there is no finishing edging on the cut fabric, which means that the edges are raw and may be a little rough here and there. But I did this deliberately, because even if there are any loose threads or rough edges, they will just contribute to the hairy appearance of the cat. If you really don’t like the threads around the edge, you can pick them off with a pair of tweezers
The cat is quite heavy and textured, so it would probably be best stitched on a firm fabric – I don’t think it would sit well on anything very lightweight. A robust cotton or a light canvas should be fine, but skip the voiles and the chiffons this time!
Here is the design, in .pes v.6 and here is the worksheet. Good luck!
Hi Mia, sorry to hear that you both were unwell with covid, glad it was only a mild case, but it does still make you feel miserable. Glad to be back home I bet, this cat does have an adorable face it is quite a cutie. I will do this one also, varying the shade tones a bit and experimenting different materials. Thank you for another great design, may take me a while as we are also off for a short break of a few weeks.
Hi Mia, Thank you for the Stunning applique cat design! I love your scribble technique and the raw edge finish is one that will add a special 3D effect to the design. Have a Great weekend!
Sounds like the enjoyable outweighed the unenjoyable, so yay! Thank you for the freebie, and hope you’re feeling back to 100%.
Now isn’t he the most interesting fellow! I think he’ll enjoy lounging on some pillows around here! Thanks for allowing us to adopt this handsome young moggie.
Bonjour Mia,
J’espère que tu récupères au mieux, nous avons quelques cas de Covid autour de nous, cela peut vraiment fatiguer
Ce chat est fort sympathique
Je vais avoir le plaisir de le tester
Un grand merci
I have been looking at all your wonderful designs, I would especially like the frog ones from 2015, but commenting was closed, of course.
Augie W
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