October Flowers - Free Cross Stitch Patterns
This article introduces four free cross‑stitch patterns inspired by October flowers: diamond lily, gentian, cosmos, and portulaca. Each design offers a gentle balance of color and shape, suitable for framed pieces, seasonal décor, or calm autumn stitching. With approachable sizes and soft palettes, these patterns are ideal for stitchers of all levels.
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A small personal note: I’m currently in the middle of moving, and my internet connection won’t be fully restored until November. My regular updates will resume then, but this Seasonal Flowers series is reaching its one‑year milestone next month — so I’m absolutely committed to continuing it without interruption.
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A Month When Autumn Deepens Quietly
October is a month of quiet transitions. The air cools, the light softens, and colors shift toward deeper, calmer tones. Flowers that bloom in this season carry a certain clarity—bright yet serene, delicate yet steady. This collection reflects that feeling, capturing the quiet beauty of early to mid‑autumn.
The diamond lily brings a graceful, star‑like bloom that feels both elegant and crisp.
The gentian, with its deep blues, echoes the coolness of autumn skies.
The cosmos offers gentle petals that sway lightly, embodying the softness of the season.
And the portulaca, warm and cheerful, adds a touch of lingering summer brightness.
Each pattern was designed to be simple enough for relaxing stitching, yet expressive enough to display. Their varied colors and shapes make them enjoyable individually or as a set, especially for stitchers who appreciate seasonal motifs with a calm, reflective mood.
As you stitch these October flowers, I hope they bring a quiet moment of warmth—something small and steady to accompany the deepening autumn days.
PDF Password : FL7331
16 DMC colors
Stitch Count : 93(w) x 171(h)
14 ct : 16.88 x 31.03 cm--6.65 x 12.22 inch
16 ct : 14.76 x 27.14 cm--5.81 x 10.69 inch
18 ct : 13.12 x 24.12 cm--5.16 x 9.50 inch
Gentian
PDF Password : FL666917 DMC colors
Stitch Count : 82(w) x 188(h)
14 ct : 14.88 x 34.12 cm--5.86 x 13.43 inch
16 ct : 13.02 x 29.84 cm--5.12 x 11.75 inch
18 ct : 11.57 x 26.52 cm--4.55 x 10.44 inch
PDF Password : FL2252
20 DMC colors
Stitch Count : 134(w) x 184(h)
14 ct : 24.32 x 33.39 cm--9.57 x 13.15 inch
16 ct : 21.27 x 29.21 cm--8.37 x 11.50 inch
18 ct : 18.90 x 25.95 cm--7.44 x 10.22 inch
Portulaca
PDF Password : FL397320 DMC colors
Stitch Count : 118(w) x 157(h)
14 ct : 21.42 x 28.49 cm--8.43 x 11.22 inch
16 ct : 18.73 x 24.92 cm--7.37 x 9.81 inch
18 ct : 16.64 x 22.14 cm--6.55 x 8.72 inch
✨I’m currently preparing a Kindle edition that brings together the entire Seasonal Flowers series, expanded with more than fifteen bonus patterns.
I hope you’ll look forward to it.
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😊Happy creation !
