{"product_id":"cats-at-the-threshold-cat-hand-embroidery-book","title":"Cats at the Threshold | Cat Hand Embroidery Book, Volumes I \u0026 II","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"stitchesly-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cat changes the shape of a room. A windowsill becomes a resting place, a folded cloth carries the weight of sleep, and a doorway holds a brief movement between light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCats at the Threshold\u003c\/strong\u003e follows these moments through 80 hand embroidery studies across two complete digital volumes. Each study pairs a drawing reference with an embroidery example, giving you two ways to observe the same scene before interpreting it in thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stitchesly.com\/collections\/digital-embroidery-books\"\u003eSTITCHESLY Digital Embroidery Books collection\u003c\/a\u003e, this set brings together domestic scenes, textile observation and practical essays in a landscape format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo volumes, one connected collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume I: Windows, Linen \u0026amp; Quiet Passage\u003c\/strong\u003e contains Studies 01–40. Open windows, hanging curtains, folded linen, glazed pottery and worn thresholds provide a setting for studying pale fur, contact shadows and the structure of an interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume II: Everyday Gestures \u0026amp; Evening Rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e contains Studies 41–80. Woven seats, wooden furniture, stretching bodies, grooming gestures and pairs of resting cats lead into dark coats and evening light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo complete English-language PDF books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e112 pages per volume, 224 pages total, including covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 numbered studies with individual titles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160 visual references: 80 drawings and 80 embroidery examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 essays on observation and hand embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking guidance, contents pages and study indexes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS Letter landscape pages, 11 × 8.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-quality digital editions preserving the original image resolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom observation to thread\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse the drawings to understand proportion, gesture and placement. Turn to the embroidery examples for ideas about color, texture, density and stitch direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe essays connect close observation with practical choices, from white fur in window light and the weight of linen to bodies in motion, dark fur against dark surroundings, and knowing when a scene has enough detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose your own materials and approach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection suits stitchers who enjoy selecting their own fabric, threads and working scale. It provides visual references and written guidance. Counted charts, fixed DMC lists, full-size transfer templates and tested stitch-by-stitch instructions for every study are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor individual projects with design-specific instructions, explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stitchesly.com\/collections\/hand-embroidery-pattern-stitch-guides-1\"\u003eHand Embroidery Pattern \u0026amp; Stitch Guides\u003c\/a\u003e. Continue your reading through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stitchesly.com\/blogs\/embroidery-blogs\"\u003eEmbroidery Guides \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDigital format and artwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis purchase contains two PDF books. No physical book, supplies or finished embroidery is included, and the files are not machine embroidery programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is AI-generated and curated into the STITCHESLY collection. Drawings serve as base references; embroidery illustrations show possible stitched interpretations rather than photographed needlework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView and print the books for your own private reference and creative study. The digital files may not be shared, resold, redistributed or included in another product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by STITCHESLY. English edition, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Stitchesly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58959450702205,"sku":"CATS-AT-THE-THRESHOLD-80-STUDIES","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/3860\/5949\/files\/cats-at-the-threshold-two-volume-covers-hero.jpg?v=1792701785","url":"https:\/\/www.stitchesly.com\/es\/products\/cats-at-the-threshold-cat-hand-embroidery-book","provider":"Stitchesly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}