Warm Tan Chihuahua Portrait Cross-Stitch
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Chihuahuas are among the smallest dog breeds in the world, originating in Mexico and prized for centuries as companion animals. Despite their tiny size, they possess outsized personalities and fierce loyalty, often bonding intensely with a single person. Their large, alert eyes and delicate frame make them particularly expressive and endearing subjects for portraiture.
- Stitch count: 112 x 112
- 15 colors in the palette
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112 x 112 stitches 15 colors
Pattern description
This charming canine portrait captures a small dog's sweet expression in soft, warm tones of cream, tan, and light brown. The pixelated composition renders fine details—alert dark eyes, delicate nose, and perky ears—with surprising clarity across its 112×112 stitch count. Worked on Aida fabric with 15 DMC thread colors, the design sits at intermediate skill level, making it accessible to stitchers ready for more nuanced color blending.
The warm, muted palette creates an inviting homespun feeling perfect for framing as a pet portrait or gifting to a dog lover. Counted cross stitch patterns like this one celebrate beloved companions in lasting needlework form, turning a familiar face into a keepsake. The subtle shading throughout—from creamy highlights to deeper browns in the background—requires patient attention but rewards with a lifelike, dimensional result that captures genuine personality and warmth.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 112 x 112 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8 x 8 inches or 203 x 203 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.9 x 13.9 inches or 353 x 353 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
