Free Printable Cross Stitch Pattern: “You Don’t Get to Cause Genocide and Win in the End!”

In times of injustice, art can be a powerful form of resistance. Today, I’m sharing a free printable cross stitch pattern with a bold message:

“You don’t get to cause genocide and win in the end!”

The design includes a row of graves as a stark reminder of the consequences of unchecked power.

Why This Pattern?

Across the world, dictators and oppressive regimes continue to inflict violence on marginalized groups—whether through war, displacement, or systemic erasure. This pattern is a small but meaningful way to:

• Honor the lives lost to state violence.
• Reject the idea that tyrants prevail in history.
• Spread awareness through craftivism (activism + crafts).

How to Use This Pattern

• Stitch it as a protest piece in your home or at rallies.
• Frame it as a memorial to those lost to genocide.
• Share it online with #StitchAgainstGenocide to amplify the message.

Download the Free Pattern

Final Thoughts

Art has always been a tool for resistance. Whether you’re stitching for awareness, grief, or defiance, may this pattern serve as a reminder: oppressors may wield power, but history does not absolve them.

Stitch. Remember. Resist.

Disclaimer: This post is political in nature. Cross-stitching has historically been used for protest, from suffrage to modern movements. If you disagree with the message, feel free to browse other patterns on the blog.