She Believed She Could But Her Cat Was Asleep Cross Stitch Pattern PDF (Tuxedo)

A traditional sampler cross stitch pattern with a funny twist: "She believed she could, but her cat was asleep on her lap, so she didn't." A sleeping tuxedo cat curled at the centre, framed in a classic hearts-and-flowers border. 141 x 121 stitches across 26 DMC shades.

A self-aware sampler for the lap-cat life, traditional in style but knowing in tone. The tuxedo cat in the middle is the heart of it — black and white, curled up, deeply asleep. Full cross stitch throughout, with backstitch on the border only. No fractionals, beads, or French knots, just a satisfying medium-sized project with personality.

Pattern Details

• Stitch area: 141 x 121 stitches
• Total stitches: 4,029 cross stitch, 192 backstitch (border only)
• Colours: 26 DMC shades
• Stitches: full cross stitch with backstitch border
• Skill level: intermediate (medium-sized project, lots of colour transitions)

Finished Sizes

• 14 ct: 25.6 x 22.0 cm (10.1 x 8.6 in)
• 16 ct: 22.4 x 19.2 cm (8.8 x 7.6 in)
• 18 ct: 19.9 x 17.1 cm (7.8 x 6.7 in)
• 20 ct: 17.9 x 15.4 cm (7.1 x 6.1 in)
• 22 ct: 16.3 x 14.0 cm (6.4 x 5.5 in)

Your Download Includes

• Symbols on Colour chart (coloured cells with symbols)
• Symbols chart (black and white, for economical printing)
• Coloured Symbols chart (coloured symbols on white)
• Full DMC thread list and colour key
• Thread organiser sheet
• Thread shopping list
• Multi-page assembly map for larger printing
• Pattern Keeper compatible file
• Tips sheet

Perfect For

• Cat owners who know the feeling
• Stitchers who like a sampler with a sense of humour
• Wall art for a reading nook, craft room, or wherever the couch is
• A gift for the friend whose cat runs her life

Also Available

• She Believed She Could But Her Cat Was Asleep Cross Stitch Pattern (Ginger Cat)

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