Decorative embroidered Cat Pillow

If you’re looking for a fun and simple project, check out this adorable embroidered cat pillow that you can whip up in no time!

Plus, there’s a free template available for download, making it even easier to get started on creating your own unique piece.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this project is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your home decor.

I’m a big fan of cushions and I probably own too many already. But it doesn’t stop me to make more, like this cute cat pillow.

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Before you read further, I have to warn you that I’ve never done embroidery before and this cushion was my first try. I didn’t think of sharing it on the blog at first but as the cat embroidery face turn out quite nice I figured you may enjoy it too.

The good news is that no embroidery skill is required and it’s super easy to make. Ready to make your custom pillow?

How to make a decorative embroidered Cat Pillow

Supplies you will need to make your cat pillow:

• A black pillow cover
• Embroidery floss (cream, beige, yellow and green)
• An embroidery needle
• An embroidery hoop
• The free embroidery template (If you already are a member, click HERE for direct access)

The free template to make this hand-embroidered pillow is available in my resource library along with a bunch of other great prints and patterns. All you need to do is fill out the form and check your inbox for a welcome email with the password in. Click here to get in  >>>> FREE LIBRARY ACCESS

You first need to print the cat face pattern. I pinned the sheet on the cushion and stitches though both…but that wasn’t the best option. The paper break in tiny pieces hard to remove and the last stitches was a pain to make as a large part of the template was falling apart.

So instead of messing around as I did, report the cat design on the fabric. Apply white chalk on the back of the sheet, place the pattern on the fabric, drawing facing up, and pass over the lines with a pencil.

The chalk will leave marks on the black fabric and the cat face will be transferred.

If you decide to work with a light color fabric, just use a darker color of chalk or you can also blacken the back of the paper with a pencil.

Once the cat face design is on your pillowcase, place the embroidery hoop and start stitching. It’s a very simple hand embroidery design, I used back stitches to make the cat face.

I choose a cream color for the cat’s whiskers and eyebrow. A beige shade to make the nose, Yellow and green for the eyes. It takes me around one hour to stitch the cat.

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>> DOWNLOAD THE CAT EMBROIDERY PATTERN <<<

It works pretty well as Halloween decor, don’t you think?  If I will keep it on the couch even after November.

If you are a cat lover you can make this cat throw pillows in other colors! Remember to choose contrasting embroidery thread for an optimal result. Tell me, What color would you like to make yours? Brown, beige, grey…which is your favorite?

As I said, in the beginning, I love to make pillows, so you may like to have a look at these other tutorials:

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Want to remember this? Save this Embroidery Cat Pillow in your favorite Pinterest board.

Did you see how cute is the pillow Mimzy made? You can have a look at her blog too: Mimzy and Company. 

Don’t hesitate to share your creations in comments or drop me an email at amaohoh(at)gmail(dot)com, I love to see what you craft 😉

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You will find the template to make your Embroidery cat pillow into my library. It’s FREE and open to anyone. All you need is the password to get in. Just fill out the form below and check your inbox for a welcome email with the password in.