Fall is the perfect season to curl up in the warmth and enjoy some slow stitching time. We’ve created this Thanksgiving embroidery design for you to stitch if you’re one of our US followers or for anyone who just loves this time of year, or the sentiment of embroidering a little gratitude.
We’re excited to feature this exclusive design from Jessie Doe Designs, and we hope you enjoy stitching it as much as we’ve enjoyed planning its debut!
DMC Stranded Cotton
DMC Diamant thread:
To get started, download our free Thanksgiving Embroidery Design then read Jessie’s step by step guide to how to bring the pattern to life.
Secure your fabric in the embroidery hoop. Download and transfer our free Thanksgiving Embroidery design to your fabric using the Frixion pen.
Using one strand of black thread, Backstitch the lettering.
Using three strands of light orange thread, Brick Stitch the pumpkin. Take a slightly darker orange thread and outline the pumpkin’s curved sections with a simple Backstitch. Satin Stitch the pumpkin’s stem using three strands of golden-brown thread.
Using three strands of thread in one of your green shades, Stem Stitch the stems and Leaf Stitch the leaves marked A on the template.
Using another shade of green, use three strands of thread to Stem Stitch the stems of the leaves marked B on the template and use lazy daisies to embroider the leaves.
Satin Stitch the poppy seed heads (marked C on the template) with three strands of golden-brown thread. Add a long Backstitch to the seed heads to give them stems. Using one strand of black thread, Backstitch the seed head tops.
Use three strands of one of your green threads to Leaf Stitch the oak leaves (marked D on the template). Use two strands of a darker shade of green, add a long Backstitch to give these leaves stems.
Stem Stitch the stems and Leaf Stitch the leaves of the last leaf, marked E on the template, using three strands of one of your green threads.
Backstitch the stars with two strands of gold metallic thread.
Remove your pen markings and finish the back of your hoop using your preferred method.
This beautiful free Thanksgiving embroidery pattern is a lovely way to celebrate the season. Enjoy the mindful stitching, then gift your finished piece to someone special as a heartfelt handmade surprise.
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