Bring playful nostalgia to your stitching with this cute cartoon portrait of an elderly woman, shown with big curly grey hair, cat-eye glasses, smiling closed eyes and her tongue peeking out. Her pink dress, dark shawl and tiny shoes give the character a dressed-up, old-fashioned look that feels warm rather than sugary. It suits makers who enjoy animation-inspired designs with a bit of personality, especially for gifts and personal projects that need a recognisable, mischievous face.
With 10 thread colours and a dense, heavily stitched finish, this design has enough coverage to stand up well on sturdier fabrics such as denim jackets, canvas totes, sweatshirt backs or cushion fronts. The strong blocks of grey, pink, black and beige help the expression read clearly, so it works best where you want the face to be seen rather than lost in a busy print. Stitch it as a feature on a tote pocket, the front of a hoodie or a themed project bag for a characterful finish.
