Sunset Over Golden Grassland Cross Stitch
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 240 x 240
- 29 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 46 times
240 x 140 stitches 29 colors
Pattern description
Capture the serene warmth of dusk with this 240 x 240 stitch landscape, where the sun dips low behind an expanse of golden prairie grass. The composition features a soft, warm color palette dominated by sandy yellows, creams, and rustic browns, offset by delicate cloud formations in pale peachy hues. This counted cross stitch design balances the simplicity of its rural setting with enough atmospheric detail to feel genuinely evocative of a quiet evening.
With 29 DMC thread colors and an advanced skill level, this needlework project demands patience and precision but rewards stitchers with remarkable depth and dimension. The challenge lies in blending the warm tones seamlessly across the expansive sky and grassy field, creating smooth color transitions that capture the natural gradient of sunset light. Once complete, this earthy landscape is a natural fit for farmhouse décor, bedroom walls, or as a meditation piece for nature lovers—the kind of embroidery that brings peaceful, contemplative energy to any room.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 240 x 140 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 17.1 x 10 inches or 435 x 254 mm
Suggested Material Size: 23 x 15.9 inches or 585 x 404 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
