Cross stitch "cats" is popular among beginners and experienced needlewomen. The image of these animals brings comfort, cleanliness and good mood to the house. There are many options for patterns with cats. Such an image is perfect as a housewarming gift.
- Cat symbol in embroidery
- Embroidered paintings in the interior
- Types of schemes
- Popular cross stitch patterns of a white cat
- Cute Siamese cat
- Funny cartoon cats
- New Year's cats
- Embroidery "Cat on a sewing machine"
- Embroidery "British"
- Cheshire cat cross stitch
- Cat embroidered using contour embroidery method
- Some important rules for beginners
- A few words about cat sizes and pattern manufacturers
Cat symbol in embroidery
Symbolism is also present in handicrafts. For example, a ship helps to achieve success in a career, and cranes are embroidered so that health does not fail. Shoes are depicted for wealth. Three angels help to get pregnant soon. Cats also carry symbolism. They help to improve sleep, bring warmth and comfort to the family and home, therefore, pillows, walls, bedspreads are decorated with the image of the animal. Sphinx cats are associated with something mysterious, but they also help to bring comfort to the home. A cross-stitch picture of cats is given for holidays with wishes for finding your own home.
Embroidered paintings in the interior
The image of a kitten or a cat symbolizes fertility. Buying such a picture is a simple way to complement the interior, to make it alive. It is recommended to add a symbol when moving into a new home. The first to step on the threshold should be a cat, if it is on fabric - that's also good.
If you can't have a four-legged pet, you can place the picture in the bedroom and kitchen. This will immediately contribute to the appearance of coziness. It is also customary to bring animal figurines and other things with these symbols into a new home.
Types of schemes
Embroidery "Cats" can be different. There are several main types of schemes:
- Black and white or other monochrome. Simple options that will fit into any interior. Recommended for placement in the kitchen.
- Colourful - complex paintings in cartoon style - an option for a child's room or for livening up the interior in any room.
- Realistic patterns are complex pictures with a more realistic image. Suitable for those who have experience in embroidery.
Important! A realistic picture using gold or silver thread looks very noble in the interior.
Popular cross stitch patterns of a white cat
At the initial stage, it is easiest to embroider with colored threads. But if you have good eyesight and cross-stitch counting skills, you can start creating a picture with a white animal.
Please note! Light-colored animals symbolize cleanliness and order in the house.
A white cat with blue eyes looks beautiful. A picture using only white and black will look stylish. Bright flowers will complement the image if you want to focus the attention of guests on the image. A white cat on a black background on a roof or on a branch looks beautiful.
Cute Siamese cat
Cross stitching of a Siamese cat is also one of the popular options. The Siamese cat looks noble and expensive. Most often, they choose patterns where a small cat is depicted on a light background. Sometimes they choose a dark background. The animal's blue eyes combine favorably with blue flowers. A Siamese cat on a pillow is also one of the popular patterns. They are often embroidered on pillowcases or other home interior items.
Funny cartoon cats
Embroidery of cats according to a cartoon pattern is a good gift for a child. The image of an animal from a cartoon will complement a child's room well. If the picture is bright, the baby will be interested in watching. Since these animals help improve sleep and calm down, this is a good option for placement above the bed. It is recommended to try to find a pattern from Margaret Sherry. Patterns of a cat with an accordion are popular.
Important! There is a large selection of patterns in the Fix-Price store.
New Year's cats
Embroidery of kittens can be a gift. The most family holiday is rightfully New Year, so it is recommended to take a closer look at New Year's patterns. Kittens in the image can be cartoonish or realistic. The embroidered image is complemented with balls or red caps. There are options where the animals are on a snowy roof near a chimney, as well as under a Christmas tree or with tangerines.
Embroidery "Cat on a sewing machine"
A cross stitch with a cat can also be a gift for another needlewoman. Quite often, embroiderers also do sewing. For this, there are thematic patterns that depict a cat on a sewing machine or near it. These are mainly complex images that will be difficult to embroider at the stages of acquaintance with embroidery. They use a large number of shades and transitions, dark colors prevail, there are many details.
Embroidery "British"
Embroidery with cats is popular not only in the cartoon style. If you want to work on realism, it is recommended to find a pattern with a British cat. They look noble and at the same time cute. Gray is mainly used, difficulties arise when transitioning between several almost identical tones. Eyes and contours are often made with silver threads, this gives brightness and clarity to an almost monochromatic picture.
Important! A good option for a child’s room is the “Kittens” embroidery.
Cheshire cat cross stitch
Among the embroidery patterns on the theme of "Cats", the options with the image of the Cheshire cat are popular. It can be a cartoon animal, or a cat in a realistic direction. A picture with a Cheshire cat in the diamond technique looks beautiful. There are horizontal patterns, which depict an exceptionally charming face with large and bright eyes.
Cat embroidered using contour embroidery method
The embroidery "Cat" can be done in the contour technique. Monochrome has become popular, often used to complement the interior in the event that you do not want to make the picture a bright spot. Most often among the schemes there is a symbolic image of a cat or a cat. This is just a black figure on a light background. You can find a picture with a red background and figures of a cat and a cat in black.
Some important rules for beginners
There is always something to say and advise to beginner embroiderers. Here are some recommendations for those who do not have enough experience in cross stitching:
- It is recommended to first take a canvas with a smaller number of squares per 10 centimeters.
- There is no need to tighten the crosses too much, this kind of work looks too untidy.
- You cannot hoop the fabric and leave it for a long time.
- Experienced craftswomen may not mark the canvas, but at the beginning of the journey this is a mandatory step that helps to make the image even.
- You should start working from the center of the canvas.
- The needle must be an embroidery needle, not a sewing needle.
A few words about cat sizes and pattern manufacturers
The kits can be large and small. Small patterns are used to depict monochrome cats or cartoon animals. In realism, manufacturers often use large sizes, which is another reason not to start this direction at the beginning of training.
Cats symbolize warmth and comfort, help to sleep well. Their image will complement any interior. Therefore, a picture with cats can be a good gift. Patterns with cartoon animals and symbols are popular, as well as large pictures in realism for experienced craftswomen.
