Free November festivities cross stitch patterns

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Keep warm this winter, inside and out, by stitching this super cute kawaii cross stitch blushing beverage designed by Sosae and Dennis Caetano.

There are exciting events coming up in November and what better way to celebrate the festivities than with stitches? Below we have three mini motifs by Cheryl McKinnon of Tiny Modernist for Bonfire Night, Diwali and Thanksgiving!

Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes night or Fireworks night, is celebrated annually on 5 November. It is usually celebrated with incredible firework displays and bonfires in large open spaces, or you can host your own mini firework display and make invitations to suit!

Diwali

Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights. It welcomes the Hindu New Year by inviting light and joy, met with bursting firework displays and tea lights adorning the house. Make a sleeve for your candle using patterned paper and affix your design to the front to celebrate the day.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a holiday widely celebrated in the US, typically on the last Thursday of November. It encourages those to give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. Cranberry sauce is a staple in a Thanksgiving meal, and if you’re someone who’s been invited to one, make a clucking gift tag for the day with this turkey in a pilgrim hat!

These designs were created by Cheryl McKinnon of Tiny Modernist and was first published in The World of Cross Stitching issue 286.

You can also visit Cheryl’s website for more minimal, seasonal makes!

November holidays fact box:

Stitching Time – Approx. 5-6 hours per motif
Type of Stitches – Cross stitch, backstitch,
Ease of Stitching – Beginner

What you’ll need for the November holidays cross stitch motifs:

14-count white aida measuring maximum 10x10cm (4x4in) for each design
Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Size 24 tapestry needle
Ribbon, card, acid-free double sided tape and patterned papers of your preference

These patterns are suitable for beginners, but if you are new to cross stitching, however, we have lots of helpful guides available – find out how to cross stitch or learn more about cross stitch needle sizes.