Gray Mouse with Bright Yellow Cheese
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Mice have captured human imagination for centuries—from Aesop's fables to modern children's literature, the small rodent often plays the clever, brave underdog. In folklore and fairy tales, mice are portrayed as resourceful and curious creatures, frequently enchanted by simple pleasures like food and adventure. Their tiny size and expressive faces make them endearing subjects for children's art, symbolizing innocence, playfulness, and the joy of discovery. The image of a mouse with a balloon adds an extra layer of charm, lending the animal an almost anthropomorphic sense of delight and possibility.
- Stitch count: 107 x 93
- 14 colors in the palette
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107 x 93 stitches 14 colors
Pattern description
A cheerful mouse clutches a pink balloon while admiring a wedge of bright yellow cheese trimmed in deep magenta—a playful scene that captures childlike wonder and whimsy. This 107 × 107 stitch counted cross-stitch design uses 14 DMC thread colors to bring the little character to life, blending soft gray tones for the mouse with bold, sunny yellows and reds that make the cheese pop off the canvas. At intermediate skill level, it offers enough color variety and detail to stay engaging without overwhelming newer stitchers, making it an ideal choice for a child's bedroom or nursery décor.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 107 x 93 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.6 x 6.6 inches or 194 x 169 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.5 x 12.5 inches or 344 x 319 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands











