Fall & Thanksgiving Linen Border Cross Stitch Pattern

Bring the warmth of the autumn season to your handmade linens with this Fall & Thanksgiving Linen Border Cross Stitch Pattern.

A plump golden pumpkin sits at the center, surrounded by curling green vines, russet autumn leaves and tiny acorns. The long, narrow format was designed especially for decorating table linens and everyday fabric pieces, making it a lovely alternative to traditional framed cross stitch.

Stitch it along the edge of a kitchen towel, placemat or table runner, add it to an apron, decorate a bread-basket liner, or use it along the hem of a café curtain. Its warm pumpkin, gold, rust and deep green palette works beautifully from the beginning of fall through Thanksgiving.

With only 6 solid colors and 1,285 stitches, this is a manageable seasonal project with plenty of detail without becoming overly complicated.

Ideas for Using the Border: Stitch it on kitchen towels, table runners, placemats, napkins, aprons, café curtains, decorative pillows, bread-basket liners or other autumn linens.
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📦 INCLUDED FILES
Color blocks with symbols
Black & white symbol chart
Color Symbols chart
DMC color key
Pattern Keeper compatible file

✨ Pattern Specifications
Grid Area    80 x 80  =  14.5 x 14.5 cm  5.7 × 5.7 in.
Used Area    73 x 79  =  13.2 x 14.3 cm   5.2 × 5.6 in.
Stitches    2137      B/S    488
5 colors 

Dimensions

14 ct (13.2 x 14.3 cm) (5.2 x 5.6 in.)
16 ct (11.6 x 12.5 cm) (4.6 x 4.9 in.)
18 ct (10.3 x 11.1 cm) (4.1 x 4.4 in.)
20 ct (9.3 x 10.0 cm) (3.7 x 4.0 in.)
22 ct (8.4 x 9.1 cm) (3.3 x 3.6 in.)
25 ct (7.4 x 8.0 cm) (2.9 x 3.2 in.)
28 ct (6.6 x 7.2 cm) (2.6 x 2.8 in.)
32 ct (5.8 x 6.3 cm) (2.3 x 2.5 in.)

This pattern is part of the Fall and Halloween Collection

📐 MATERIALS NEEDED (Not Included)
• Aida cloth
• DMC embroidery floss
• Tapestry needle
• Embroidery hoop
• Scissors

 🧵 Stitching Experience
🍂 Confident Beginner / Easy Intermediate
This pattern uses just 6 solid colors, with large areas of continuous stitching and very little backstitching. The elongated border format also makes it relaxing to work section by section.
It's a lovely project for stitchers who want to move beyond very small beginner patterns without committing to a large, complicated design.

❤️ Why You'll Love This Pattern
🍁 Works for both Fall and Thanksgiving
🎃 Warm pumpkin centerpiece with traditional autumn colors
🧵 Only 6 solid colors
✨ Just 1 backstitch
🪡 1,285 stitches — satisfying without being overwhelming
🍽️ Designed especially for linens and fabric projects
🏡 Beautiful for farmhouse, cottage and traditional autumn décor
🎁 Makes a lovely handmade hostess or Thanksgiving gift
🍂 Can return to your home year after year as part of your seasonal decor

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