Warm-toned fallow deer mother and fawn
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Fallow deer are gentle, medium-sized deer native to Mediterranean regions but now found across temperate climates. Their coats shift seasonally from reddish-brown with white spots in summer to darker brown in winter. Does (females) are fiercely protective mothers, and the bond between a mother and her young fawn is one of nature's most tender family relationships—making this pairing a touching natural subject for needlework.
- Stitch count: 147 x 125
- 27 colors in the palette
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147 x 125 stitches 27 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern captures two fallow deer in a gentle, naturalistic composition—an adult doe and a smaller fawn positioned side by side. The design employs a warm, earthy palette of 27 DMC thread colors, blending rich chocolates, golds, and creams to render the deer's dappled coats with subtle dimension. At 147×147 stitches on Aida fabric, the intermediate skill level rewards patient needleworkers with a satisfying study in color blending and shading that brings the animals' soft features and alert postures to life.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 147 x 125 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.5 x 8.9 inches or 267 x 227 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16.4 x 14.8 inches or 417 x 377 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
