Mule Deer in Soft Meadow Grassland
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Mule deer are named for their distinctively large ears, which function as sensitive heat-dissipation organs and radar-like hearing tools across North American desert and mountain habitats. These graceful herbivores are known for their cautious, explosive bounding gait—a distinctive high-legged leap called stotting—which they use when alarmed to survey their surroundings and signal danger to nearby herd members. Bucks (males) grow and shed their antlers seasonally, with the forked structure shown here typifying their branching pattern. Often solitary or in small groups, mule deer remain vigilant grazers, their alert posture and keen senses serving as constant adaptation to predation pressure in open country.
- Stitch count: 160 x 120
- 30 colors in the palette
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160 x 120 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch captures a mule deer pausing alertly in a sun-dappled meadow, rendered in warm earth tones and soft greens across 160 × 160 stitches. The advanced 30-color DMC palette creates subtle depth and texture, from the deer's tan body and darker branching antlers to the layered grasses surrounding it. The composition balances stillness with quiet tension—the animal's posture suggests it has just noticed something in its environment. Ideal for nature lovers, this design works beautifully on linen or 14-count Aida and makes a rustic addition to cabin or wildlife-themed spaces.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 160 x 120 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.4 x 8.6 inches or 290 x 218 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.3 x 14.5 inches or 440 x 368 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
