Searching for Monet Cross Stitch Patterns

By: John Wigham

Do you love the paintings of Claude Monet? If so, you'll be happy to know that many cross stitch kits and cross stitch patterns exist for Monet's paintings. What is wonderful about Monet's paintings is his use of color. When you first start looking for Monet cross stitch patterns, consider which of his paintings is your favorite.

Through cross stitch, you can capture the drama of his paintings and create a keepsake for your family. These patterns can be a little complicated and may take some time to finish, so you'll want to choose a painting you love.

If you enjoy cross stitching people, try looking for the kit that's usually called Madame Monet and Child. It shows Monet's loving wife, Camille sitting in a garden stitching while her young child plays nearby. The finished cross stitch project will be amazing. Another possibility would be Terrace at Sainte-Adresse which depicts couples relaxing on a flower-filled terrace. These kits and patterns can be purchased from several websites.

Another great Monet painting that can be found as a cross stitch pattern is The Woman with Parasol. This painting shows a woman walking through a field of flowers. Shading her during her walk is her parasol. Because this painting has the beauty of nature, as well as the beautiful young woman, it will be a joy to complete with its detail and color variations.

The River is another of Monet's most famous paintings. This painting depicts a young woman sitting on the bank of a river. The houses on the opposite bank are reflected in the river's water. The painting contains a great deal of detail and color variations. Once stitched, it creates a glorious piece of artwork suitable for any room in your house.

Perhaps stitching people just isn't your cup of tea. Why not try landscapes? The painting Irises with its blues, purples, and greens works very well as a cross stitch pattern. You will have an intriguing wall hanging that could be passed down from generation to generation. You may also enjoy Yellow Irises as it too, features beautiful colors and details.

If you're interested in a brilliant blast of color, then Monet's Artist's Garden at Giverny is for you. This painting makes an especially colorful cross stitch project. In his later years, Monet planted a garden at his house in Giverny. He painted aspects of this garden many times over the years. All of these paintings capture the vibrant colors of the flowers that grew in his garden.

Maybe a water scene would fit more with your dcor. If you like water, perhaps Monet's Water Lilies paintings, including the White Water Lilies, would be just the spark you need to choose one of these cross stitch patterns. The pattern, while capturing the beauty of the flowers, includes the depth of shading in the pond and the reflections on the water.

What if you have Japanese elements throughout your home? Monet completed a series of Japanese paintings that have been converted to cross stitch. The Japanese Footbridge uses a variety of colors that will complement most homes, and will almost be as much of a work of art when you're finished as the original.

Since Monet's paintings are large and detailed, you might want to consider getting a pattern with larger type. Not only will this help those with difficulty reading the pattern, it will also alleviate some of the eye strain caused by the detail of the Monet cross stitch patterns.

Claude Monet, one of the worlds' most gifted impressionists, created many beautiful paintings. Luckily, Monet cross stitch patterns are available for those of us who love to cross stitch. When you finish one of the Monet cross stitch patterns, not only will you have a wonderful family heirloom, but you'll be able to enjoy the beauty of his paintings. How can you go wrong with a combination like that?

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John Wigham is a professional author and co-founder of Patterns Patch cross stitch forums. An online cross stitch community whose members get free: patterns, articles and tutorials. Visit our lively cross stitch blogs for more of the same.

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