Very often animals become the object of embroidery. These are kittens, and dogs, and tigers or lions. Much less often, circuit designers select other animals. Large, full-scale cross-stitch patterns of sheep, cow, goat or pig are difficult to find. But they often become an object for small works, as a rule, in a cartoon style. We have compiled a small selection of goat and sheep patterns for cross-stitch.
Goats in the world of embroidery
Always and around the world, goats have been a symbol of abundance and concern for food. Remember at least the famous nurse of Zeus and her cornucopia. A goat in embroidery is no exception. Among needlewomen there is a sign that an embroidered goat will bring prosperity and abundance to the house.
Goats are not so common on the schemes of world developers, and it’s almost impossible to find a really well-designed set. Most of these schemes were developed on the eve of 2015 and coincided with the year of this animal according to the Chinese calendar.
However, the lack of such work in the assortment of manufacturers does not reduce the interest of embroiderers on this topic. And demand, as you know, creates supply. Currently, you can find all kinds of copyright schemes with goats.
Sheep: cross stitch pattern
The sheep itself - a symbol of purity and immaculate sacrifice - in the circles of experienced embroiderers has acquired the significance of future prosperity and abundance. And lambs on cross-stitch patterns are much more common than goats. Embroideries with sheep are recommended to be hung on the western wall of the house and decorated in a white baguette.
Lambs look equally good on different patterns. For example, on classic children's embroideries, as in the photo above.
Primitives are also popular now - schemes with imitation of simple (without attention to details) patterns, stylized as antique.
You can work if you wish and on a complex sampler.
Cross stitch patterns of sheep are especially often used in children's metrics. Here you can see a direct reference to the sheep as a symbol of innocence and purity. In addition, the little lambs are incredibly charming.
Design and style
Even if you close your eyes to superstition and symbolism, one cannot but admit that the charming white little cloud-lamb look especially favorably in white baguettes. But this is far from the only design option.
Ready embroidery can, for example, be made into a pillow. Experienced embroiderers use water-soluble canvas to decorate children's clothing with their work.
Lambs are one of the symbols of Catholic Easter; in Catholic countries they are often used for embroidery on tablecloths and napkins.