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Free Printable Jane Austen Quotes for Your Valentine’s Day Decor

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As a fan of Jane Austen’s novels, I can attest to the timeless appeal of her stories. From the witty dialogue to the unforgettable characters, Austen’s works are a treasure trove of romance and love. That’s why I am excited to share these free printable quotes from her books for Valentine’s Day.

Whether you are a die-hard Austen fan or simply enjoy a good love story, these printables are the perfect gift. Imagine decorating your home with beautiful quotes from Pride and Prejudice or Emma, or giving a loved one a special note featuring a poignant passage from Sense and Sensibility.

But it’s not just the romantic themes of Austen’s novels that make these printables so special. It’s also the wit and wisdom that can be found in every one of her books. Who wouldn’t love a daily reminder to “love all, trust a few, do wrong to none” (All’s Well That Ends Well)? Or to “dwell on the past and recall happy memories” (Persuasion)?

So if you are a fan of Jane Austen’s novels, I highly recommend these printables as a unique and thoughtful gift for Valentine’s Day. Trust me, anyone who loves Austen’s books will adore these quotes and the opportunity to bring a little bit of her magic into their daily lives.

free printable Jane Austen quotes from Domestically Blissful

Here are some famous quotes by Jane Austen:

  1. “I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book!” – Pride and Prejudice
  2. “There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.” – Emma
  3. “To be brave is to love someone unconditionally, without expecting anything in return.” – Margaret Mitchell
  4. “Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds.” – William Shakespeare
  5. “There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.” – Northanger Abbey

In addition to being a skilled writer, Austen was also a pioneer of the romance novel genre. Her books focus on the marriage and courtship customs of her time, and are known for their realism, humor, and social commentary. Some of her most famous works include Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma.

 

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In all my years writing about cross stitch, I don’t think I’ve ever had a post dedicated to crow cross stitch patterns. That’s a shame, because crows are cool, and they’re a great motif to use in the fall that has a bit of a Halloween/spooky vibe without necessarily being all pumpkins and ghosts (though we have some of that, too). 

Actually, these little crow cross stitch patterns from LaSelva Design could be up in the house year round, especially if you’ve made friends with crows or are trying to cultivate your own murder. This set of four patterns is each worked in four colors, and they’re shown in 3-inch hoops, though they vary in size a little bit. 

This Art Nouveau crow from Needle Lot Designs is stunning and reminds me a bit of a tarot card. It would be the perfect thing to stitch for a witchy friend. It measures 74 by 98 stitches, which comes out to 5.25 by 7 inches or 13.4 by 17.8 cm on 14 count fabric. It uses 14 colors and has no backstitching. 

Or keep it monochrome with PandoraXstitch‘s cross cross stitch pattern. I love how this one looks like a woodcut, and it shows you that even stitching in a single color you can make something really interesting. This design is 283 by 284 stitches, which is a little more than 20 inches or 51.5 cm not quite square on 14 count fabric. The pattern includes measurements for other counts if you want to make it a different size. 

The Book of Lost Keys design from Haunted Frames feels a little more Halloween, but it doesn’t have to be. It tells the story of a mama crow whose baby is locked in a cage, but the mama has the key. The design is shown worked on 18 count fabric and measures 109 by 79 stitches. That’s 6.1 by 4.4 inches, or about 15.5 by 11 cm. It uses four colors of regular floss as well as gold metallic floss. 

Speaking of more Halloween, I love this spooky cake stand featuring a crow and other characters from Ulysses Blue Stitching. You’ll find a creepy cake, eyeball in a jar, owl, ghosts and more haunting this house. It uses nine colors and measure 109 by 143 stitches. That’s 7.4 by 9.8 inches or 19.78 by 25.94 cm on 14 count fabric. 

I also like this kind of folk art crow (or raven as the pattern calls it) sitting on a pumpkin from MIYAstitch. This one measures a manageable 71 by 81 stitches and uses seven colors. On 14 count fabric it comes out to a little more than 5 by almost 6 inches (or 13 by 15 cm). 

Another pumpkin and crow pattern (this time with a witch hat) comes from My Lovely Embroidery MB. This dare I say cute design uses seven colors as well ans is 81 by 80 stitches. That measures 5.79 by 5.71 inches, or 14.7 by 14.51 cm, on 14 count fabric. This one uses full and three-quarter stitches as well as French knots.