teal deer cross stitch pattern

[penelopewaits]

i designed this pattern a while back, and thought people might like to have a bash at it.



i'm assuming people actually know the basics of cross stitch, but if you are a beginner, the following links are helpful for getting started:
http://www.cross-stitch-centre.co.uk/acatalog/tutorial.html
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/785979/cross_stitch_in_5_minutes/

this pattern is easy for beginners because it only uses one colour and there isn't a lot of stopping and starting. it takes a couple of hours (but this will vary depending on experience and skill level).



i used DMC floss in the colour "991", which i think is a nice rich teal, but there is nothing stopping you from using another teal. you could even leave out the words and make it a brown deer or a pink or a red or a green deer!

here is the chart:

(obviously the squares are cross stitches and the lines are back stitches.)

i hope you like it! i'd love to see photos if you make it

p.s. this is my first post here on craftster. please let me know if there is anything i should change!

[MareMare]

So cute! I just learned what this meant the other day when my brother replied tl dr to an email I had sent him (we work for the same company, it was a really long work involved email that I cc'd him on since he's a supervisor). He couldn't believe I didn't know what it meant since he thinks I live on Craftster (which is true). I had to explain that we were a nice forum and people wouldn't post that on someone's post lol!   I love all your other wall art too!

[penelopewaits]

So cute! I just learned what this meant the other day when my brother replied tl dr to an email I had sent him (we work for the same company, it was a really long work involved email that I cc'd him on since he's a supervisor). He couldn't believe I didn't know what it meant since he thinks I live on Craftster (which is true). I had to explain that we were a nice forum and people wouldn't post that on someone's post lol!   I love all your other wall art too!

thanks, maremare!
it is definitely a bit of a cheeky message to give someone and should be gifted with caution
i love it how some things that never come up in your day-to-day life suddenly appear two or three times at once. it happens to me a lot for some reason... hmm!

[redflags]

I love that deer! However, I think I need to make it fuchsia. And it needs to be on my wall. Tomorrow.

Great job! I'm such a dork, though. As much time as I spend on these old internets, I didn't get the tl:dr thing. I just thought "Oh how cute! A teal deer!" 

[ceemonster]

Hahaha. LOVE IT!

And yes, I R DORK. I totally got it.

[SierraPapaCharlie]

I burst out laughing as soon as I saw it.  I think I love you a little bit.

[Tanza]

ok I think this looks great.
BUT could someone explain the meaning behind it to a poor non understanding Aussie?

[penelopewaits]

I love that deer! However, I think I need to make it fuchsia. And it needs to be on my wall. Tomorrow.

Great job! I'm such a dork, though. As much time as I spend on these old internets, I didn't get the tl:dr thing. I just thought "Oh how cute! A teal deer!" 

ooh - i think it will look great in fuschia! do post pics, i'd love to see

[penelopewaits]

Hahaha. LOVE IT!

And yes, I R DORK. I totally got it.

dorks FTW! thanks for the lovely feedback!

[penelopewaits]

I burst out laughing as soon as I saw it.  I think I love you a little bit.

very glad to be spreading the joy!
thanks for leaving such a nice comment! xoxo

[penelopewaits]

ok I think this looks great.
BUT could someone explain the meaning behind it to a poor non understanding Aussie?

it means "too long, didn't read".
there's an explanation on my blog if you're interested: http://penelopewaits.com/penny/?p=99

[Tanza]

cool thanks for that

[emfrsewr]

I love this!  I want to make it and send it to my mom in response to all her long emails.  Of course I would also have to explain it to her. 

(I kid, I kid.  I really love my mom and read all her emails!  I totally didn't send her a cross stitch that said "bite me" as a joke a few weeks ago!)

[penelopewaits]

I love this!  I want to make it and send it to my mom in response to all her long emails.  Of course I would also have to explain it to her. 

(I kid, I kid.  I really love my mom and read all her emails!  I totally didn't send her a cross stitch that said "bite me" as a joke a few weeks ago!)

lol - as long as your mum has a good sense of humor
i'm v pleased you like it! x

[kittykill]

Love the color.

[Siobhan]

I love it - but I'm sure I've told you that before.   <3 Nice start on Craftster, and welcome!

[OmegaChicken]

I love the simple design of the deer, and I am writing to inform you that I will snatch that design for a series of Assisi embroidered pieces I want to do.

[cherry_blossom55]

all I can say is LOL

also, I think the fiance will be getting one for his birthday.

[WildeHeart2105]

I am absolutely blaming my new found cross stitch addiction on you! That deer was so adorable I was motivated to run out to the craft store last night and get the necessary supplies and am already half done with the piece. I'll post pics when completed so you can see how inspiring you've been for me. Thank you!!

[penelopewaits]

Love the color.

thanks. i wanted to use a nice rich teal, and i like the way it came out

[penelopewaits]

I love it - but I'm sure I've told you that before.   <3 Nice start on Craftster, and welcome!

thanks, bb! it's pretty awesome here!

[penelopewaits]

I love the simple design of the deer, and I am writing to inform you that I will snatch that design for a series of Assisi embroidered pieces I want to do.

cool - i'd love to see them when they're done!

[penelopewaits]

all I can say is LOL

also, I think the fiance will be getting one for his birthday.

yay! i hope your fiance loves it!

[penelopewaits]

I am absolutely blaming my new found cross stitch addiction on you! That deer was so adorable I was motivated to run out to the craft store last night and get the necessary supplies and am already half done with the piece. I'll post pics when completed so you can see how inspiring you've been for me. Thank you!!

i'm glad to have started a cross stitch addiction! i LOVE it, so i want everyone else to love it too
thank you for leaving such a lovely comment, and i'll be happy to see pictures
(p.s. if you're keen, there are some more patterns on my blog - penelopewaits.com)

[WildeHeart2105]

Finished! Messed up a bit on the spacing on the first two letters so they are a bit longer than the should be. I'm so proud of myself though - thanks for inspiring me to try cross stitching!

[penelopewaits]

Finished! Messed up a bit on the spacing on the first two letters so they are a bit longer than the should be. I'm so proud of myself though - thanks for inspiring me to try cross stitching!

that looks so great! thank you for sharing the picture
i am totally going to put it on my blog and show off your great work!

[Teresa_T]

It's wonderful! Thank you for providing the chart.

[penelopewaits]

It's wonderful! Thank you for providing the chart.

you're very welcome, teresa - i'm so glad you like it!
x

[wewilltaketothesea]

You're so sweet for posting this! I think it is such a cute pattern! I just started cross-stitching and this pattern is cuter than the one I'm currently using. New project!

[penelopewaits]

You're so sweet for posting this! I think it is such a cute pattern! I just started cross-stitching and this pattern is cuter than the one I'm currently using. New project!

that's so nice of you to say! i'd love to see a photo of yours when it's finished! x

[WhiteShade3]

Love it!