Fall Plowing Cross Stitch Pattern – Grant Wood
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Pattern Details:
- PatternKeeper Compatible
- Five finished sizes to choose from
- Regular and large print charts included
- Detailed instructions and floss amount conversion chart included
- Full stitches only - no half or quarters stitches, no backstitching
Capture the quiet rhythm of America’s farmland with Fall Plowing Cross Stitch Pattern by Grant Wood. Painted in 1931, this masterpiece portrays the undulating fields of Iowa after the harvest — freshly plowed furrows curling gracefully across golden hills beneath a wide Midwestern sky. Wood’s harmonious design transforms the simplicity of agricultural labor into a symbol of resilience, beauty, and balance.
One of the foremost figures of American Regionalism, Grant Wood (1891–1942) sought to honor the dignity of rural life during the Great Depression through meticulous composition and stylized realism. His paintings, including American Gothic and Fall Plowing, celebrated craftsmanship, self-reliance, and the enduring relationship between people and the land.
Now part of the John Deere Art Collection, Fall Plowing reflects the agricultural heritage and artistry that inspired generations of Midwesterners. This museum-quality, full-coverage, fine art cross-stitch pattern allows you to bring that same spirit to life in thread, capturing every curve, contour, and golden hue with precision and grace.
The pattern includes regular and large-print charts, five finished size options, step-by-step instructions, and a floss amount conversion chart — ensuring a smooth and deeply rewarding stitching experience.
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Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Finished Design Sizes:
X-Small Pattern:
288w x 220h stitches
14 count: 20.57 x 15.71 inches - 523mm x 399mm
18 count: 16.00 x 12.22 inches - 406mm x 310mm
20 count: 14.40 x 11.00 inches - 366mm x 279mm
22 count: 13.09 x 10.00 inches - 333mm x 254mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 76 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Small Pattern:
324w x 248h stitches
14 count: 23.14 x 17.71 inches - 588mm x 450mm
18 count: 18.00 x 13.78 inches - 457mm x 350mm
20 count: 16.20 x 12.40 inches - 411mm x 315mm
22 count: 14.73 x 11.27 inches - 374mm x 286mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 96 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Medium Pattern:
360w x 275h stitches
14 count: 25.71 x 19.64 inches - 653mm x 499mm
18 count: 20.00 x 15.28 inches - 508mm x 388mm
20 count: 18.00 x 13.75 inches - 457mm x 349mm
22 count: 16.36 x 12.50 inches - 416mm x 318mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 96 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Large Pattern:
432w x 330h stitches
14 count: 30.86 x 23.57 inches - 784mm x 599mm
18 count: 24.00 x 18.33 inches - 610mm x 466mm
20 count: 21.60 x 16.50 inches - 549mm x 419mm
22 count: 19.64 x 15.00 inches - 499mm x 381mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 96 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
X-Large Pattern:
468w x 358h stitches
14 count: 33.43 x 25.57 inches - 849mm x 650mm
18 count: 26.00 x 19.89 inches - 660mm x 505mm
20 count: 23.40 x 17.90 inches - 594mm x 455mm
22 count: 21.27 x 16.27 inches - 540mm x 413mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 96 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
