Put a Big Ole Kitty in Your Pocket [My Monthly Studio Check-In]

My plan for my cat in the pocket.

It’s been a little more than a month since I shared what I’ve been working on in my studio. And, looking back, it’s been a pretty productive mid-June to mid-July! Here’s what I’ve been up to:

Working on my Cat Lady shirt.

Cat embroidery on a shirt

In between custom projects, I began experimenting with cats stitched beyond the collar. I started with a kitty popping out of the placket of a shirt. After finishing her, I moved onto the pockets. I’m now working on a giant pocket cat that I hope to complete soon.

When I share my work, one of the most popular questions is, “What is that white stuff on your fabric?” It’s stick and stitch stabilizer, and it’s how I get my digital drawing onto fabric! I share it, along with more of my favorite embroidery supplies, in this post.

See more of work in progress when you follow me on Instagram!

Continuing Custom Work

Custom pet portrait embroidery on a jacket

I have instant-download embroidery patterns and DIY kits, but my favorite thing is custom pet portraits. I LOVE bringing your furry friends to life through stitching.

I’ve been lucky to have a steady stream of personalized collars to work on. Here’s one on a denim jacket that I recently completed. I enjoyed working on the jacket because of its larger collar. (What I’m saying is more jackets, please!)

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