Happy Christmas Buck

Prance and soar into the holidays with this delightful deer that is adorned with blooms and greenery, and accompanied by a duo of fluttering songbirds.

Skill Level: Easy Materials

• 12" x 14" piece 28- count Sand Cashel

linen from Picture This Plus* • One skein each DMC® or Anchor six

strand embroidery floss* • One spool Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4* • Size 24 tapestry needle • Professionally framed*

Stitch Count: 78H x 102W Design Size: 55/8" x 71/ 3"

Instructions: Cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss or very fine braid. Work 1/4 cross stitch where small symbols appear using two strands of floss or very fine braid.

Backstitch over two threads using one strand of floss.

Work modified star stitch over 14 threads using one strand very fine braid.

Work modified diamond eyelet stitch over 12 using one strand very fine braid.

Work French knot using two strands of floss and wrapping floss around needle once.