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Warm Muted Leopard Face Close-Up

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Leopards are solitary, nocturnal hunters native to Africa and parts of Asia, renowned for their strength, agility, and distinctive spotted rosette markings. Their elusive nature and golden-eyed gaze have made them symbols of stealth, power, and untamed wilderness across many cultures and art forms.

  • Stitch count: 138 x 138
  • 30 colors in the palette
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Warm Muted Leopard Face Close-Up free cross-stitch pattern

138 x 138 stitches 30 colors

Pattern description

This leopard portrait captures the intimate intensity of a big cat's gaze, rendered in soft tans and muted golds with strategic black accents. At 138×138 stitches and intermediate skill level, the pattern balances detail with accessibility, making it an engaging project for stitchers ready to move beyond beginner work.

The 30-color DMC palette creates subtle depth across the leopard's spotted coat and facial features, avoiding harsh contrasts in favor of warm, earthy tones. Whether framed as a wildlife accent piece or gifted to a nature lover, this counted cross-stitch design works beautifully on Aida fabric and translates the animal's quiet power into a needlework keepsake that rewards patient, methodical stitching.

Material Type: Aida Generic Cream

Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm

Design Size: 138 x 138 stitches

Sewn Design Size: 9.9 x 9.9 inches or 250 x 250 mm

Suggested Material Size: 15.8 x 15.8 inches or 400 x 400 mm

Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands