Any fine art lover will tell you that there are some artists that epitomize a particular genre of painting. Claude Monet, the grandfather of the impressionist movement, is one such artist. If you love his paintings and you love to cross stitch, you'll be pleased to know that you can now find Monet cross stitch patterns based upon the wonderfully colorful paintings. It doesn't matter if you are not able create paintings like Monet's, through these cross stitch patterns you can capture feel and drama of his paintings while at the same time creating a treasure for yourself and your family to enjoy.

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.

For instance, do you enjoy cross stitching people? Then you may love Monet's Ballet Rehearsal painting. The ballerina in this painting is lovely, and it makes a gorgeous cross stitch project. You can find the kits and patterns for sale on several websites. Another famous Monet painting that's captured in cross stitch is Terrace at Sainte-Adresse. This painting features couples relaxing on a flower-filled terrace.

The Woman with Parasol is a painting of a woman holding a parasol as she walks through a field of flowers. The shading and coloring in this painting are breathtaking. You'll enjoy working on this cross stitch project since Monet captured with equal skill both the beauty of nature and the beauty of the young woman.

One of the themes of Monet's paintings is the use of reflection. The River, which shows a woman sitting on the bank of a river, has the reflection of the houses on the river bank reflected in the water. Once completed, this cross stitch's detail and wide variety of colors will help make this pattern one that will fit in almost any room of your home.

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 like me, and very colorful cross stitch projects pique your interest, then Artist's Garden at Giverny is perfect for you. Monet planted a garden at his house in Giverny. Over the years, he painted every aspect of this garden many times. All of these works brilliantly depict the vibrant colors that grew there.

Monet's water lilies paintings were loved by many people. You can find cross stitch patterns for most of them, including his White Water Lilies. The interesting thing about these particular works is they capture both the beauty of the flowers as well as the shading of the water in the pond.

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.

To avoid eye strain, you may find it helpful to invest in a larger print pattern. Cross stitch Monet patterns tend to have great detailing, so the larger type may be a wise choice.

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?