Quiet as a Church Mouse - Counting Puddles - Cross Stitch Pattern [Needlework Marketplace 2026]

This item is a Needlework Marketplace preorder! It will ship out to you around the end of August/beginning of September. Please note: all orders with Needlework Marketplace preorder items will ship together once the preorders are in our hands. If you place an order with preorder items AND in stock items, the in stock items will ship with the preorders! If you need something sooner, we suggest making a separate order.

Preorder deadline: August 10

This modern cross stitch design was inspired by a brass candle holder that I have in my kitchen. It is shaped like a mouse, and I’ve always found it fun and whimsical. It brought to mind the expression of being “quiet as a church mouse,” and the idea of silence and reverence during the holiday season. The still bells are a play on the idea of being quiet as well, with stars and snow sparkling in the window beyond adding a touch of holiday magic.

PATTERN DETAILS:

Stitch Count: 86 wide x 123 high

Design Size: 5.4" x 7.7" on suggested fabric

Suggested Fabric: 16-count Chalk Board Black Aida #355171 from Wichelt Imports, Inc.

Floss: DMC | 28, 32, 3863, 3790, 433, 760, 725, 745, 722, 502, 319, 907, 307, 900, 918, 928, 598, 3799, 648, 646, 3765, 550

Stitches Used: Cross Stitch, Half Stitch, Back/Straight Stitch, Star Stitch, Stem Stitch, St. George's Cross

Model: Model shown in a 6" x 8" frame

This listing is for a printed paper pattern.