Stag cushion
Stitching idea
There are several close colour shades used in this project,
so spend some time sorting and labeling them before you
start to avoid any mix-ups.Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
Z B5200 1 2401 white
F 433 357 2602 very dark tan
H 434 310 2009 dark tan
l 435 1046 2010 tan
n 436 1045 2011 light tan
; 437 362 2012 very light tan
J 640 393 1905 stone grey
4 644 830 1814 beige
m 712 926 2101 cream
E 775 1031 1001 china blue
G 840 1084 1912 dark mink brown
v 841 1082 1911 mink brown
h 842 1080 1910 light mink brown
} 938 380 2005 brown
9 3011 845 1607 dark green
C 3012 843 1606 green
[ 3013 842 1605 light green
P 3051 681 1508 dark sage green
L 3052 859 1513 sage green
8 3756 1037 2504 baby blue
k 3787 273 1811 smoke grey
S 3835 98 712 violet
2 3836 90 2713 light violet
Cross stitch in two strands Kreinik #4 braid
` 023 lilac
3 032 pearl
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 938 380 2005 brown
––––– 3799 236 1713 grey
STITCH COUNT 140 high x 156 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –
25.5x28.5cm (10x11¼in)
SKEINS NEEDED 3x3013 (light green)
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton and
Kreinik #4 braidStag key
“There’s something so
majestic about stags. I think
it’s the combination of
their beauty with strength
and power! I do hope
you enjoy stitching this
fantastic creature with his
magnificent set of antlers.”
Amanda Gregory, designerHow to stitch with metallic threads
When threading a
length of metallic
thread, if you are
using two strands
as in this project,
cut a single length
of thread and fold
it in half. Feed
the looped end
through the eye
of the needle and
then pass over the
point to secure the
thread in place. This
will keep the thread
attached to the
needle and prevent slipping. Also, use a larger needle than you
normally would. The hole in the fabric will be made bigger by
the needle allowing the metallic thread to pass through it more
easily, resulting in less wear as you stitch. This will help keep the
thread intact and looking nice and lustrous.