Possum up a Gum Tree Cross Stitch Pattern – Marianne North
Pattern Details:
- PatternKeeper Compatible
- Five finished sizes to choose from
- Regular and large print charts included
- Detailed instructions and floss amount conversion chart included
- Full stitches only - no half or quarters stitches, no backstitching
Bring the charm of the Australian bush into your stitching frame with Possum up a Gum Tree Cross Stitch Pattern by Marianne North. Painted circa 1880, this wide-eyed possum nestled in the hollow of a eucalyptus tree captures both the curiosity of the creature and the lush texture of its gum-tree habitat.
Marianne North (1830–1890) travelled extensively, painting botanical and wildlife scenes across the globe. Her distinctive style merges Victorian naturalism with vibrant color and intimate vantage points — she didn’t just illustrate nature, she entered it. In this work, she turns her brush to the fauna of Australia and a familiar native tree, infusing it with detail and personality.
This museum-quality full-coverage, fine art cross-stitch pattern brings North’s original to life in thread. Ideal for adventurous stitchers or anyone who loves wildlife art and botanical beauty. Stitch by stitch, recreate the texture of bark, the softness of fur, and the peculiar pose of the possum — and let North’s adventurous spirit inspire your work.
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Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Finished Design Sizes:
X-Small Pattern:
205w x 288h stitches
14 count: 14.64 x 20.57 inches - 372mm x 523mm
18 count: 11.39 x 16.00 inches - 289mm x 406mm
20 count: 10.25 x 14.40 inches - 260mm x 366mm
22 count: 9.32 x 13.09 inches - 237mm x 333mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 77 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Small Pattern:
231w x 324h stitches
14 count: 16.50 x 23.14 inches - 419mm x 588mm
18 count: 12.83 x 18.00 inches - 326mm x 457mm
20 count: 11.55 x 16.20 inches - 293mm x 411mm
22 count: 10.50 x 14.73 inches - 267mm x 374mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 96 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Medium Pattern:
257w x 360h stitches
14 count: 18.36 x 25.71 inches - 466mm x 653mm
18 count: 14.28 x 20.00 inches - 363mm x 508mm
20 count: 12.85 x 18.00 inches - 326mm x 457mm
22 count: 11.68 x 16.36 inches - 297mm x 416mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 96 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Large Pattern:
308w x 432h stitches
14 count: 22.00 x 30.86 inches - 559mm x 784mm
18 count: 17.11 x 24.00 inches - 435mm x 610mm
20 count: 15.40 x 21.60 inches - 391mm x 549mm
22 count: 14.00 x 19.64 inches - 356mm x 499mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 96 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
X-Large Pattern:
334w x 468h stitches
14 count: 23.86 x 33.43 inches - 606mm x 849mm
18 count: 18.56 x 26.00 inches - 471mm x 660mm
20 count: 16.70 x 23.40 inches - 424mm x 594mm
22 count: 15.18 x 21.27 inches - 386mm x 540mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 97 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
