Opossum in Muted Earth Tones
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Opossums are North America's only marsupials, carrying their young in a pouch like kangaroos do. Despite their somewhat plain appearance, they're remarkable survivors—famous for "playing possum," an involuntary death-like state they enter when threatened, complete with an open mouth and protruding tongue. They're also nature's pest controllers, eating ticks, rodents, and carrion.
- Stitch count: 157 x 121
- 27 colors in the palette
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157 x 121 stitches 27 colors
Pattern description
An opossum rendered in soft, naturalistic detail through 27 DMC thread colors creates a portrait that captures the marsupial's gentle expression and textured fur. The composition frames the creature in profile against a neutral background, allowing the nuanced gray, tan, and cream tones to convey the animal's true coloring without artifice.
This advanced cross-stitch project spans 157 x 157 stitches—a substantial undertaking that rewards patient needleworkers with rich color blending and realistic shading. The palette shifts subtly across the figure, from deeper forest greens along the back to creamy ivory on the face and belly, creating dimensional depth typical of counted cross-stitch portraiture.
Opossum designs suit wildlife enthusiasts and those drawn to quiet, naturalistic subjects. Stitched on 14-count Aida with the provided DMC chart, this pattern makes a contemplative addition to any room celebrating native fauna or nocturnal creatures—equally fitting as a nature-lover's keepsake or a teaching piece for aspiring advanced stitchers.
Material Type: Aida Generic Brown
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 157 x 121 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.2 x 8.6 inches or 285 x 220 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.1 x 14.5 inches or 435 x 370 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
