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William Shakespurr — Cat Portrait Cross-Stitch Pattern

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Category: Cat Portraits

To stitch, or not to stitch? That question has already been answered. 🧵✨

Meet William Shakespurr, a dignified (and slightly dramatic) feline from the Cat Portrait Series. With his thoughtful eyes, classic ruff collar, and literary gravitas, this charming cat brings a touch of wit and whimsy to your hoop or frame—perfect for book lovers, cat people, and anyone who appreciates a good pun well executed.

This design is sized to be a quick, satisfying project while still offering rich color and personality. Whether you're stitching for yourself or creating a gift for a fellow Shakespeare enthusiast, William Shakespurr is ready to steal the spotlight—and possibly your heart.

🎭 Perfect For:
  • Literature lovers and Shakespeare fans
  • Cat enthusiasts who appreciate clever wordplay
  • Book nook or library decor
  • Gifts for English teachers, actors, or theater lovers
  • Gallery walls with personality and humor
  • Quick, satisfying stitching projects
🧵 What's Included:
  • Complete DMC floss color palette - No guesswork, just gather your supplies and start stitching!
  • Two pattern options: Color blocks only AND color blocks with symbols
  • 3-page PDF pattern (including cover page)
  • Finished dimensions: 3.6" x 3.6" on size 14 Aida fabric
  • 20-color palette - Consistent across all Cat Portrait Series patterns for easy shopping
📋 Pattern Details:
  • 📥 Digital Download: PDF pattern available instantly in your Stitch People account after purchase
  • 📄 Pattern Pages: 8.5" x 11" format, 3 pages total
  • 🎨 Finished Size: 3.6" x 3.6" on size 14 Aida (all Cat Portrait Series patterns are the same size)
  • 🧵 Floss: 20-color DMC palette (substitutions welcome!)
  • 🖨️ Printing: You may print this pattern for personal use

Whether you frame him for your gallery wall or gift him to a fellow literature-loving cat enthusiast, William Shakespurr brings wit, charm, and a touch of theatrical flair to your stitching.

📥 DIGITAL DOWNLOAD: This is a PDF pattern delivered instantly after purchase. No physical items will be shipped.

📜 Usage Rights: This pattern is for personal use only and may not be copied, shared, or resold. It is intended solely for the purchaser.


Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Charlotte U. ★★★★★

Those dramatic eyes got me the minute I opened the file—the shading is so detailed I can already picture him sulking on my living room wall. The pattern's symbols are large enough that I didn't need my glasses once, which is rare for cross-stitch charts.

Edward X. ★★★★★

The chart is laid out so clearly that I didn't have to squint once while switching between the 10-count and 14-count fabric blocks. William's thoughtful eyes stitch up beautifully and the dramatic little chin tufts really pop once you add the backstitch. I've already got the pattern pinned up for my

Richard F. ★★★★★

The chart’s contrast is spot-on—his thoughtful eyes read clearly even on the fabric’s darker threads, which I usually struggle with. Took me two evenings to finish the face alone, but every stitch felt worth it for that dramatic little pose. Already eyeing the next one in the series.

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