Mischief the Cat - Blackwork Designs (PDF)

Mischief in Store Confident Beginner

A cosy Victorian kitchen in blackwork and cross stitch: the cook is busy, a mouse peeks out, and Mischief the cat is plotting. Playful storytelling meets elegant geometric fills, perfect for a relaxing stitch you can savour.

Skill Level: Confident / Easy

Stitch count: 104w x 89h

Design size: 7.6 x 6.4" on 14 ct

Fabric: 14 count Aida is recommended.

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Step into a warm Victorian kitchen where everyday life becomes a little adventure.

Mischief in Store combines crisp blackwork outlines with simple cross-stitch accents to create a scene full of character, complete with a watchful cat and a cheeky mouse.

You’ll enjoy the steady rhythm of counted outlines and classic fill motifs that make blackwork so addictive.

This piece is ideal for confident beginners and up: the charting is clear, the sections are manageable, and the result looks delightfully intricate without being difficult.

Choose classic black on light linen or try a tonal palette for a softer look; either way, you’ll finish with a frame-worthy design that always raises a smile.

Mischief in the Making Confident Beginner

A quiet parlour scene: a lady stitching while Mischief keeps one eye on a tiny visitor. Gentle blackwork fills and neat cross-stitch details create a calm, elegant design you’ll love stitching.

Skill Level: Confident / Easy

Stitch count: 125h x 116w

Design size: 9 x 8.25" on 14 ct

Fabric: 14 count Aida is recommended.

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Mischief in the Making captures the hush of a Victorian parlour, needle and thread in motion, with a curious cat and a tiny mouse adding charm to the moment.

The design blends clean blackwork linework (think double-running/backstitch paths and small repeating fills) with a few well-placed cross-stitch accents for depth.

It’s a relaxing, sit-down-and-stitch project: sections are easy to count, fills are satisfying to complete, and the composition looks far more intricate than it is.

Great for confident beginners through intermediate stitchers, and a lovely piece to personalise. Try subtle colour shifts in the wallpaper or a favourite shade for the dress to make it truly yours.

Mischief in the Air Confident Beginner

A breezy garden vignette by the birdbath: light foliage, graceful linework, and a cat poised in the branches. Airy blackwork fills keep the stitching soothing and the finish beautifully delicate.

Skill Level: Confident / Easy

Stitch count: 106w x 89h

Design size: 7.6 x 6.4" on 14 ct

Fabric: 14 count Aida is recommended.

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Bring fresh air to your hoop with Mischief in the Air. This garden scene pairs delicate blackwork foliage and borders with simple cross-stitch accents to suggest movement and light.

The drawing-like outlines are quick to stitch, and the fill patterns offer that meditative “one more motif” rhythm we love.

Ideal for confident beginners and beyond, it’s a project you can pick up for short sessions and still see satisfying progress.

Keep it classic with black on ivory, or lean seasonal: soft greens for spring, warmer tones for autumn. The result is an elegant, airy finish that shows off the grace of blackwork without overwhelming your décor.