Jersey Calf Looking Over Its Shoulder

What's included • Pre-embroidered design • Full instructions • Stitch guide • Paint guide • Paint mixing instructions • Varnishing instructions • Fabric • Batting • Backing fabric

Finished size: 6.5" x 5" (17cm x 13cm)

Skill level: Beginner

Typical completion time: 2–4 hours

Perfect for: Beginners, Gift makers, Adults, Painters

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This little Jersey calf has paused mid‑step, turning its head back over its shoulder with that unmistakable wide‑eyed curiosity only a baby calf can pull off. Its big, dewy eyes peek toward the viewer, framed by long lashes and those velvety, oversized Jersey ears that tilt slightly as if it’s listening for a familiar voice.

The calf’s coat is a warm fawn brown, soft and downy, with lighter creamy highlights along the muzzle, inside the ears, and across the chest. A tiny swirl of baby fluff sits between its brows, giving it that sweet, gentle expression that makes Jersey calves so beloved. The neck twist creates a lovely curve through the shoulders, perfect for soft shading and subtle fur strokes.

Its little tail flicks lightly behind, adding a playful sense of movement, while the body stays rounded and youthful—ideal for beginner stitchers and painters who enjoy soft blends and simple contours. The background can stay clean and airy so the calf remains the star, glowing with that tender, meadow‑born charm.

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