I used 14-count Aida and 2-3 strands of thread for the cross-stitches. Use 1 strand for the backstitch lines.
These colours are a guideline only. You can use any similar threads that you have available.
Symbol Strands Type Number Color
2 DMC 1 White
2 DMC 801 Coffee Brown-DK
2 DMC 919 Red Copper
2 DMC 921 Copper
2 DMC 976 Golden Brown-MD
The leave veins are done in brown longstitch