British Wildlife Cross Stitch Patterns to Download

Four British nature scenes to download as counted PDF charts: a badger family, fallow deer, fox cubs and a heron. Designed by Carol Leather, from £2.50.

Badgers Fallow Deer Red Foxes Heron

These four British wildlife charts have been re-released as downloads. No waiting for the postman: buy now, download straight away, and save on postage too. Each design captures a family of animals in their natural setting, and in every one I have let part of the picture break out beyond the border, because nothing in nature sits neatly inside a box. Three of the four use no fractional stitches at all, and the one that does is gentler than you would expect.

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Badger Family

A family of badgers in their natural setting, a sight I have only seen three times in my life. The design is full of intricate detail, yet there are no fractional stitches anywhere in it, so you can settle into the rhythm and watch the picture build.

Part of the scene breaks out beyond the rectangular border, the way nothing in nature sits neatly inside a box. Finished, it makes a warm keepsake for your own wall, or a gift for someone who loves British wildlife.

  • Design size: 8.5" x 6.5" (approx)
  • Stitches: No fractional stitches
  • Format: Instant PDF download with DMC key
Badger family counted cross stitch design breaking out beyond its border
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Fallow Deer Family

Step into a quiet morning by the stream, where a fallow deer family appears in the early light. The fawn with its spotted coat is especially endearing, a reminder of how fragile and lovely these moments are, and the whole design glows with the colours of the forest.

There is a single fractional stitch, in the stag's eye, to give it shape, and fractional stitches are not as frightening as they sound. Frame it on your wall as a reminder of the beauty that surrounds us.

  • Design size: 5" x 5.5" (approx)
  • Stitches: One fractional stitch (the stag's eye)
  • Format: Instant PDF download with DMC key
Fallow deer family counted cross stitch design with a spotted fawn
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Red Fox Family

A glimpse of foxes in their den on the edge of a field. The cubs will steal your heart with their antics, caught on high alert and ready to vanish in an instant.

Do not miss the little one whose tail escapes beyond the design's edge, a small detail that gives the piece its charm. Bring a touch of the wild into your home, or stitch it for a fellow nature lover to treasure.

  • Design size: 6.75" x 5.75" (approx)
  • Stitches: No fractional stitches
  • Format: Instant PDF download with DMC key
Red fox family counted cross stitch design with cubs at play
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Heron

Standing motionless, staring intently at the water, the heron is a picture of patience, waiting like a statue for the right moment to strike. The reeds growing out past the edge of the design add real depth.

With no fractional stitches, it suits both newer and experienced stitchers. As you work, a sense of calm settles in, much like the heron's. Lovely hanging in a bathroom, or given to someone who appreciates British wildlife.

  • Design size: 6" x 7" (approx)
  • Stitches: No fractional stitches
  • Format: Instant PDF download with DMC key
Heron counted cross stitch design standing in water among reeds
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