This one is pure sweetness — a wide-eyed little mouse sitting up with a daisy tucked behind its ear, tail curled into a perfect spiral. It’s the kind of design that works just as well framed in a nursery as it does tucked into a card for someone who needs a little cheering up.
At 60 colors and a little over 40,000 stitches, it’s a satisfying project without being a marathon — big enough to hold your interest for weeks, small enough that you’ll actually see it through to the end.
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Pattern At a Glance
- DifficultyAdvanced
- Fabric14–28 ct Aida
- Stitch Count201 × 200 stitches
- Finished Size (14 ct)approx. 14.4 × 14.3 in / 36.5 × 36.3 cm
- Colors60 Gamma thread colors
- Estimated Time80–140 hours, depending on skill level and pace
Pattern Preview
Here’s how the finished piece comes together — soft grey fur, those enormous glossy eyes, and a crisp white daisy for contrast.
Materials & Supplies
- Aida fabric, 14–28 count, in White, Antique White, Cream, Ivory, Pale Blue, Soft Aqua, Light Oatmeal, or Natural Linen-Look
- Gamma brand embroidery thread (60 colors) — note this pattern uses Gamma threads, not DMC, so double-check your color numbers before substituting
- Tapestry needle, size 24–26
- Embroidery hoop or frame
- Embroidery scissors
- Thread organizer or bobbins (handy for keeping 60 colors sorted)
Your download includes both the full-color chart and a black & white symbol-only chart, so you can work from whichever is easier on your eyes.
Tips for This Pattern
- Sort your floss onto bobbins before you start — with 60 colors, hunting through loose skeins gets old fast.
- This is a full-coverage design, so the white background is stitched too, not left bare. Budget your thread accordingly, and expect to use a lot of White (0415).
- The mouse’s fur relies on several close grey and beige shades sitting side by side — good lighting will help you tell them apart at a glance.
- Start with the daisy or the eyes first if you want an early payoff before settling into the larger grey fur areas.
- Work from the center out to keep the whole design aligned as you go.
Color & Symbol Guide
All 60 colors below are Gamma brand threads. Each symbol in the chart corresponds to one color — the number in parentheses is how many stitches that color covers in the full design.
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What size fabric should I use?
At 201 × 200 stitches, your finished size depends on the fabric count you choose:
| Aida Count | Finished Size |
|---|---|
| 14 ct | 14.4 × 14.3 in / 36.5 × 36.3 cm |
| 16 ct | 12.6 × 12.5 in / 31.9 × 31.8 cm |
| 18 ct | 11.2 × 11.1 in / 28.3 × 28.2 cm |
| 20 ct | 10.1 × 10.0 in / 25.5 × 25.4 cm |
| 22 ct | 9.1 × 9.1 in / 23.2 × 23.1 cm |
| 25 ct | 8.0 × 8.0 in / 20.4 × 20.3 cm |
| 28 ct | 7.2 × 7.1 in / 18.2 × 18.1 cm |
Lower counts (14–16) give you larger, easier-to-see stitches; higher counts (22–28) give a finer, more detailed finish in a smaller footprint.
Is this pattern DMC or Gamma thread?
This pattern’s color chart is provided for Gamma brand threads, not DMC. If you’d rather stitch with DMC, you’ll want a Gamma-to-DMC conversion chart to cross-reference each of the 60 colors before you start.
Is this a good pattern for beginners?
It’s rated Advanced because of the 60-color palette and full coverage, so it’s better suited to stitchers who’ve already finished at least one smaller project. That said, it’s noticeably more approachable than a large, 300+ stitch design.
How long will this pattern take to finish?
Expect somewhere in the range of 80–140 hours, depending on your stitching speed and how many hours a week you can put in.
What’s included in the download?
You’ll get both a full-color chart and a black & white symbol-only chart, so you can pick whichever is more comfortable to stitch from.
Final Thoughts
There’s a reason mouse-and-flower designs like this one are so popular — they’re small enough in subject to feel intimate, but full of the kind of detail (the fur shading, the translucent daisy petals) that makes a finished piece feel genuinely special. It’s a lovely one to gift, too.
If you stitch this one up, we’d love to hear which part you enjoyed most — the daisy petals or those big expressive eyes tend to be everyone’s favorite.
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