Hector’s Year November Block of the Month

Hector’s Year November Block of the Month

PDF Pattern – November: Bonfire Night

November’s block in the Hector’s Year Block of the Month captures the warmth and glow of late autumn evenings. This month, Hector the hedgehog is sitting beside a crackling bonfire while fireworks sparkle overhead — a cosy, celebratory scene inspired by Bonfire Night and the joy of gathering as nights draw in.

The block is framed with a rich pink star, adding warmth and contrast to the darker evenings of the season.

Your digital download includes three PDF sheets:

🧵 1. General Instructions Sheet

Explains how the BOM works, overall fabric requirements, repeated patchwork cutting instructions, and tips for tracing and stitching.
This sheet is the same each month and only needs printing once.

🧵 2. November Line Drawing Sheet

A clean, easy-to-trace line drawing of Hector beside a bonfire with fireworks in the sky. Designed for simple backstitch embroidery and sized to fit the centre of the block.

🧵 3. Colour Reference Sheet

A clear colour guide listing:

• DMC thread colours used in the embroidery

• Spraytime fabric colours used in the November star block

About November’s Block

• Embroidery: Backstitch

• Patchwork: Traditional star block in pink and cream

• Skill level: Beginner-friendly

• Theme: Bonfire Night, warmth, cosy evenings

Part of the Slow Sewing in a Fast World series, November’s block invites you to slow down, enjoy the glow of hand stitching, and savour the comforts of the season.