Warm-Toned Shrew in Rustic Brown
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Shrews are tiny, hyperactive insectivores found across the Northern Hemisphere and Africa, weighing less than an ounce and requiring nearly constant feeding to fuel their rapid metabolism. Despite their small size, they are fierce hunters with venomous saliva, using it to subdue prey like insects, worms, and small vertebrates. Their elongated snouts and minute eyes reflect a lifestyle spent mostly in underground burrows and leaf litter, where they navigate by touch and smell rather than sight.
- Stitch count: 117 x 69
- 19 colors in the palette
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117 x 69 stitches 19 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern captures a small shrew in naturalistic side profile, rendered in a warm palette of 19 DMC thread colors that shift from deep chocolate brown across the back to softer tan and cream on the belly and limbs. The 117×117 stitch count on Aida fabric creates an intermediate-level project with enough complexity to hold interest without overwhelming newer stitchers. The soft gradations of brown shades convey the creature's genuine fur texture, making this an ideal gift for wildlife lovers or a distinctive addition to a nature-themed needlework collection.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 117 x 69 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.4 x 4.9 inches or 212 x 125 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.3 x 10.8 inches or 362 x 275 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
