Warm Rustic Brown Cattle Cross-Stitch
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Cattle have been domesticated for over ten thousand years and remain one of humanity's most important livestock animals. Prized for meat, milk, and labor, bulls are valued for their strength and breeding potential—making them iconic symbols of agricultural life and rural heritage across cultures and centuries.
- Stitch count: 106 x 71
- 4 colors in the palette
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106 x 71 stitches 4 colors
Pattern description
This warm rustic bull pattern brings livestock charm to any needleworker's project. The piece features a stocky, side-facing bovine rendered in earthy browns and tans with subtle cream-colored highlights that define its muscular contours. At 106 x 106 stitches, it's a satisfying intermediate-skill project that balances detail with manageability.
The four-color DMC palette—rich chocolate, warm tan, golden brown, and creamy white—creates a homespun, farmyard atmosphere perfect for rustic home décor or a farmhouse-themed quilt. The pixelated edges typical of counted cross-stitch on Aida fabric actually enhance the authentic, heritage-craft feel.
Ideal for livestock enthusiasts, farmers, or anyone drawn to pastoral imagery, this pattern works beautifully on a light linen or cream Aida background. Stitch it as a single framed piece, incorporate it into a larger pastoral sampler, or repeat it across a pillowcase for a charming accent that celebrates rural tradition.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 106 x 71 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.6 x 5.1 inches or 192 x 129 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.5 x 11 inches or 342 x 279 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
