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I've just released 7 new cross stitch patterns and I'm excited to share them!

First are the September and October Colorful Cats:

 

 

You gotta love those little apples and pumpkins!

The final two designs in this 12 month series, November and December, will be released in September. 

Next, I've gone a little crazy with Quaker samplers!  It's a bit ironic really.  

The Sherman line on my mom's side of the family were Quakers.  It's been the most interesting and challenging part of my ancestry journey!  And I'm still working on it because, like ...

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I hope everyone has been enjoying this beautiful early Summer weather.  Back in April, I was starting to wonder if it was ever going to warm up!  Thankfully it finally did.

I have some new cross stitch pattern releases to share today. 

This one was inspired by Kris Herber who runs the Kitty And Me Designs Facebook Group.  She loves her coffee and suggested something with this phrase.  Since I love anything antique and vintage, I thought a vintage style coffee pot would be fun!

The coffee design then inspired the Cross Stitch Keeps Me Sane pattern.  How many of ...

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In December, I started a news series of Colorful Cats Cross Stitch Patterns.  One for each month of the year.  January and February were released a few weeks ago but now I have 2 more patterns but I didn't do them entirely in sequence.  

March of course has a Springy St. Patrick's Day theme complete with a few Shamrocks for good luck!!

But then I skipped to July.  There's a method to my madness. I wanted everyone to have time to complete the special America 250 cat in time for Independence Day.

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Here is the 2026 Birthday Cat!  Her name is Bubbles!

 

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The new releases are now available:

Colorful Cat Nickolas
 

Colorful Cat January

 

Colorful Cat February

And in case you missed him, Cobweb is now available. 

Ask for my patterns at your favorite needlework retail store or you can find them at 

Kitty And Me Designs on Etsy .

 

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The February Colorful Cat is done:

 

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I will be doing a new series of Colorful Cats designs.  One for each month of the year.  I will release them as I do them over the next couple of months.

This is January.  Don't you love those shades of blue!!! 

 

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Slowly trying to get back to some sort of routine.  I just did a new Colorful Cat for Christmas and redesigned my leaflet cover.  What do ya'll think?  This will be available soon.  Watch my Kitty And Me Etsy shop.

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If you missed out on the Colorful Cats Surprise when she was a birthday gift, she is now available at Kitty And Me on Etsy.

 Use Coupon Code:  STITCH1

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I apologize for being MIA lately.  It's been a rough few years.  I have a lot on my plate right now.

The 2025 Colorful Cat Birthday gift is now available.  Being that it's a Jubilee year, I named her Jubilee:

To receive her on your birthday, join Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Facebook Group.   The "sign up" information is listed at the top of the page under "Featured".

If you signed up for previous years, you WILL have to sign up again for this year's cat.

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COMPLETE LIST OF COLORFUL CATS 

 310 (exclusive) - Keepsakes Cross Stitch 

Acorn (exclusive) - Acorns And Threads

America (exclusive) - Stitchery X-Press 

Antoinette 

Applejack 

Blizzard

Bluebird

Bumblebee 

Butterfly (exclusive) - Cross Stitch Boutique 

Candy Cane 

Candy Corn 

Celebrate 

Champagne 

Cherry Berry 

Cobweb (exclusive) - Cobweb Corner 

Confetti

Cupcake 

Cupid 

Delightful (exclusive) Needleworker’s Delight 

Easter 

Egbert 

Emerald 

Freedom 

Frosty

Fur Elise

Gingerbread 

Gingham 

Grapevine 

Hollyberry 

Jeannie 

Jelly Bean 

Jingle 

Kitty (exclusive) Kitty And Me Designs 

Koala 

Ladybug 

Lemonade 

Liberty 

Lollypop (exclusive) Hobby House Needleworks 

Maggie (exclusive) Maggies On Main 

Maple Leaf 

Mardi Gras 

Merlin

Mermaid 

Midnight 

Mistletoe 

Morning Glory 

Mozart

Mystery

New Year 

Nightmare 

Pansy ...

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 I just listed my 2 newest Colorful Cats! 

Willow - Shades of light green and little vines gives this gorgeous geometric cat design the look of a Willow Tree in Summer. Kreinik braids add a touch of sparkle. 

Fur Elise -  this design was inspired by Beethoven's solo piano piece.  This romantic geometric cat design is worked in shades of aqua and tan with tiny pink roses. Kreinik metallics add a touch of sparkle.

Both patterns are now available in my store as professionally printed pattern leaflets and as instant digital PDF downloads.  Kitty And Me Designs Etsy store.

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The Spring mystery is complete!  The Colorful Cat Bluebird is now available both as a PDF Download and as a printed pattern leaflet.  Find this design in my Etsy shop:  kittyandme.etsy.com

 

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The Colorful Cats Spring Mystery Stitch-Along is now available for purchase at kittyandme.etsy.com

This lovely cross stitch cat, designed in a contemporary, geometric style is a 4 Part Cross Stitch Mystery project.

Click on the image above to see a larger version of the Supply List.

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 The first ever, Colorful Cats Mystery Stitch-Along is now available for purchase.

You can find the project and all the details at kittyandme.etsy.com

It starts on January 1, 2024

Happy Stitching!!!

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COMPLETE LIST OF COLORFUL CATS 

 310 (exclusive) - Keepsakes Cross Stitch 

Acorn (exclusive) - Acorns And Threads

America (exclusive) - Stitchery X-Press 

Antoinette 

Applejack 

Blizzard 

Bumblebee 

Butterfly (exclusive) - Cross Stitch Boutique 

Candy Cane 

Candy Corn 

Celebrate 

Champagne 

Cherry Berry 

Cobweb (exclusive) - Cobweb Corner 

Confetti (exclusive as birthday gift to Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs FB Group) 

Cupcake 

Cupid 

Delightful (exclusive) Needleworker’s Delight 

Easter 

Egbert 

Emerald 

Freedom 

Frosty 

Gingerbread 

Gingham 

Grapevine 

Hollyberry 

Jeannie 

Jelly Bean 

Jingle 

Kitty (exclusive) Kitty And Me Designs 

Koala 

Ladybug 

Lemonade 

Liberty 

Lollypop (exclusive) Hobby House Needleworks 

Maggie (exclusive) Maggies On Main 

Maple Leaf 

Mardi Gras 

Merlin

Mermaid ...

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Last Day to save 20% off all Cross Stitch PDF Downloads.

The offer is good thru midnight tonight, February 26th.

Use Coupon Code:  MARCHMADNESS

or you can use the direct link:

 https://www.etsy.com/shop/Kittyandme?coupon=MARCHMADNESS

 

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Spring is just around the corner and today I have some fun new releases to share with you!

First are 2 new Colorful Cats, Morning Glory and Violet.  These are floral themed cats each with a button, one from Mill Hill and one from Just Another Button Company.  Perfect for Spring and Summer stitching! 

I also have some whimsical Happy Birthday Bookmarks.  These are great little gifts for any book worm!

All new designs feature beautiful, glittery Kreinik metallic threads.

In other news, the Spring Mandala Mystery Stitch Along now available for purchase in my Etsy shop.  The stitch along ...

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Christmas Time is here!!  And I have some new patterns available, two of which are seasonal Colorful Cats!!

These are a little different as I designed them for special fabric by Fabric Flair!

First is Frosty.   Worked in shades of white, blue and silver, this cat is stitched on 14 ct Aida from Fabric Flair - White Snowflakes with Aqua Dyed Effect.
Kreinik #8 Braids add lots of sparkle and Mill Hill Snowflake Treasures give this cat a Winter look.

Next is Champagne, perfect for the New Year.  She's loaded with bubbles and lots of holiday sparkle thanks to Kreinik ...

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