This fall printable features a realistic faux cross stitch design that's perfect for easy seasonal decorating. Print, frame, and enjoy in minutes.
As soon as the weather starts to cool down, I can't wait to swap out my everyday decorations for warm seasonal touches, and this printable is one of my favorite things to display.
It gives you the look of a beautifully stitched cross stitch project without spending hours with a needle and thread.
Whether you're decorating for September, October, or even November, this printable is an easy way to bring cozy fall style into your home.
Just print it, frame it, and enjoy a handmade look in only a few minutes.
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Skill Level: Beginner
Estimated Cost: $2-$10
Total Time: 10 minutes
Print Your Faux Cross Stitch Fall Printable
This printable is provided as a high-quality PNG file, allowing you to print it in a variety of sizes.
Before sending it to your printer, I recommend placing it into a design program so you can easily resize and position it for your frame.
I like using Canva because the free version includes everything you need for a simple project like this.
If you've never used Canva before, don't worry. It only takes a few minutes to create a custom-sized print.
Create a Custom Canvas
Open Canva and click Create near the top of the left navigation panel.
Next, choose Custom Size. This is where you'll enter the dimensions of the frame you plan to use.
Be sure to change the units to inches, since Canva defaults to pixels.
After entering your measurements, click Create Design. Canva will open a blank canvas sized perfectly for your frame.
Add the Printable
Drag and drop the PNG onto your new canvas.
Resize and reposition the image until you're happy with how it fits.
If you're using a square frame, leave a little room around the edges if you'd like a small white border, or enlarge the design to fill the page completely.
Take your time with this step. Adjusting the size now helps ensure your finished printable looks exactly the way you envisioned.
Download the Finished File
When everything is centered, click Share in the upper-right corner, then choose Download.
Select your preferred file type and click Download again. The finished file will be saved to your computer or mobile device, ready to print.
Print and Frame
Open the downloaded file and send it to your printer.
For this project, I usually leave my printer settings on their default options because the results are consistently great. If you're familiar with your printer, feel free to adjust the settings to match the paper you're using.
Place the finished print into your favorite frame and enjoy an easy seasonal update that looks right at home with farmhouse, rustic, or cottage-style decor.
Tips for the Best Results
This artwork is an AI rendering designed to resemble a completed cross stitch project.
It creates a wonderfully realistic effect from a normal viewing distance, but if you examine it very closely, you may notice a few small imperfections in the stitch pattern.
Fortunately, once it's framed and displayed, those tiny details are rarely noticeable.
Paper choice makes a big difference. I recommend printing on matte photo paper or heavyweight cardstock instead of glossy photo paper.
The matte finish helps mimic the texture of fabric and gives the printable a much more authentic appearance.
Glossy paper tends to reflect light, making it obvious that the artwork is a print.
I also recommend keeping your print no larger than 12 x 12 inches. Enlarging the artwork too much makes the faux Aida cloth texture more noticeable and can make the small imperfections easier to spot.
Smaller prints create the most convincing finished result.
Decorating Ideas
One of the things I love most about this printable is how easy it is to work into your existing fall decorations.
Display it on a mantel with pumpkins and candles, add it to a gallery wall filled with harvest scenes, or place it on an entry table alongside colorful leaves and natural textures.
Because it's a printable template, you can swap it into different frames throughout the season without spending a lot of money on new decor.
Whether you're refreshing your home for September, adding vibrant colors for October, or keeping your cozy decorations up through November, this printable makes seasonal decorating quick, affordable, and fun.
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Hi, I'm Katie!
I'm so glad you're here. Want to make something fabulous? I'm here to help!
Janet
Thank you for this! I have a frame that I switch out with holiday stuff and was looking for the right inspiration for fall. And you made it! 🙂
Katie
Thanks so much for the sweet comment Janet, I'm so glad you like it : ) Feel free to share a pic of how you used it on my facebook wall : )
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon
Love this!!!
Katie
Thanks so much ladies : ) I think I might love printables now.... I just need to get me a printer : )
Jo @ To a Pretty Life
What a cute printable! I've been seeing a lot of the aqua and orange combination this week as people post about fall. I really like it! I'll have to add some orange into my turquoise and olive living room.
Katie
Thanks Jo! I was a little concerned when I started doing the turquoise and orange because I hadn't seen anyone doing it yet, I figured I was way off...lol I'm usually 2 steps behind, haha!
Jo @ To a Pretty Life
All the turquoise and orange for fall inspired me to buy some teal tights to wear with my brown/orange dress 😉
Tanya
This is so festive and super cute! Thank you for sharing, I am working on my fall decor today 🙂
xoxo, Tanya
Katie
Thanks Tanya! I can't wait to see how yours turns out!
Emily
Perfect!! I love it.
I've shared on pinterest and I may have to use it on an upcoming mantel 🙂
Katie
You're so sweet Emily! I have more fun decorating my "mantel" now that I don't have one, lol! Thanks for sharing!
Maysem
Adorable printable! Thanks for sharing! I'm sharing it over at my FB/Twitter:)
Katie
Sorry for the late response! I've been crazy busy with my husband working late! Thank you so so so much for sharing! You're too sweet : )
KIm
Adorable! Printing it now.
Katie
Thanks Kim! Hope it works, lol *fingers crossed*
Johnnie
Emailed this post to my husband so he knows I'm not the only one who has their hubby print subway art from work! Very cute printable. I wish you did them more often. Featuring you today at Printable Decor.
JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose
Great printable! thank you for sharing it 😉
JoAnn
Katie
Thanks so much JoAnn!
Holly and Nat @ My Sister's Suitcase
Great printable! Just pinned it 🙂 I'm getting so excited for all of the things you listed... leaves changing color, hot chocolate, and my kids favorite... the pumpkin patch!!
Katie
Thanks ladies! I have been drinking apple cider and pumpkin spice latte's as much as possible lately : )
Gina
That sums up fall perfectly! I love this!
Katie
Thanks Gina! I am so happy fall is here. I can't wait to play in the leaves!
Aimee - It's Overflowing
Thanks so much for sharing at my party! I'm featuring you tomorrow! XO, Aimee
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Katie
Thanks again for the feature Aimee!!
Mary
Thanks. This is wonderful for fall decorating. Hope you get a color printer soon. I know you desrve one!
Katie
Thanks so much Mary! : ) Have a great night!
gigi
Beautiful! I love it! I'm going to check out the Fall Crawl Over at The Artsy Girl Connection. Thanks!
8 ballStaceypool
I just adore your gallery wall, Katie! Loving your prints too! xoxo