Scratching Maine Coon Kitty Cat in-the-hoop Machine Embroidery Design by Artapli

Scratching Maine Coon Kitty Cat

Bring playful Maine Coon charm to your kitchen towels

About This Design

Scratching Maine Coon Kitty in-the-hoop embroidery design brings a playful cat motif to everyday linens. This maine coon embroidery is supplied as a cat ITH design in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats. Sized for a 4x4 hoop with design sizes 2", 2.5", 3" and 3.5", the file is ideal for kitchen towel embroidery and pet machine embroidery projects. With 11619 stitches and 8 colors, it creates a detailed scratching kitty perfect for dish towels, hand towels, or whimsical gifts for cat lovers.

Best For

Cat Lover GiftsPet Lover GiftsTote BagsITH ProjectsGifts & AccessoriesKeychains

Machine Embroidery Design Details

File Formats
PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
Design Sizes
2in, 2.5in, 3in, 3.5in
Compatible Hoops
4x4
Stitch Count
11619
Thread Colors
8

Scratching Maine Coon Kitty Cat is available in hoop sizes 2in, 2.5in, 3in, 3.5in, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Baby Lock and other machines via PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3, uses 8 thread colors, approximately 11,619 stitches.

What Is Included

  • Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
  • Design sizes: 2in, 2.5in, 3in, 3.5in
  • Compatible hoops: 4x4
  • Instant digital download — no physical item shipped
  • Color sequence / thread color guide included

Perfect For

Stitch the 3.5" size on a cotton kitchen dish towel placed at the center for a cute focal point.Use the 2.5" or 3" size in a towel corner—finish an ITH towel corner for hostess gifts.Make a matching set of three hand towels using all four design sizes for graduated placement.Add the 2" design to a child’s bib or small kitchen accessory to celebrate a kitten theme.Embroider on an apron pocket for a playful cat-themed cooking apron gift.

How to Stitch This Design

  1. Download and unzip the design package; see How to unzip and Instructions links included with purchase.
  2. Choose the design size (2", 2.5", 3", 3.5") and hoop in a 4x4 (100x100 mm) hoop for best results.
  3. Prepare thread: this design uses 8 colors and a total stitch count of 11619 — have 8 thread spools ready.
  4. In-the-hoop technique: stabilize towel with a water-soluble topping or tearaway, stitch per color sequence and trim any ITH pocket layers as instructed.
  5. Finish by removing stabilizer, pressing towel gently from the back, and trimming loose threads for a clean, dish-ready finish.

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Embroidery Machines Supported

Works with all major home embroidery machines that accept standard formats.

BrotherJanomeSingerBerninaHusqvarna VikingBaby LockPfaffElna

Design Preview

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Lovely Scratching Maine Coon Kitty Cat Mama kitchen dish towel pet animal kids machine embroidery designs ITH
Lovely Scratching Maine Coon Kitty Cat Mama kitchen dish towel pet animal kids machine embroidery designs ITH
Lovely Scratching Maine Coon Kitty Cat Mama kitchen dish towel pet animal kids machine embroidery designs ITH
Lovely Scratching Maine Coon Kitty Cat Mama kitchen dish towel pet animal kids machine embroidery designs ITH
Lovely Scratching Maine Coon Kitty Cat Mama kitchen dish towel pet animal kids machine embroidery designs ITH

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FAQ

What embroidery machines work with this design?

This design is provided in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats and is compatible with most home and commercial machines from Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina and Babylock when using the matching format.

question specific to THIS design's technique (applique/fill/font/etc)

As an in-the-hoop (ITH) towel design, it requires hooping a towel with a stabilizer and following the stitch sequence to create finished ITH elements; use water-soluble topping for plush towels to keep detail crisp.

What hoop sizes fit this design?

This design fits a 4x4 hoop and is offered in design sizes 2", 2.5", 3" and 3.5" to suit different towel placements and projects.

question about difficulty level or beginner friendliness

Difficulty is moderate: the design totals 11,619 stitches with 8 color changes; confident beginners comfortable with hooping towels and following ITH instructions will do well.

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