The Waterlily Pond: Monet Cross Stitch Pattern Cross Stitch Collectibles __HOT__

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How to Create a Beautiful Cross Stitch of Monet's The Waterlily Pond

If you are a fan of Claude Monet's impressionist paintings, you might want to try your hand at cross stitching one of his most famous works: The Waterlily Pond. This painting depicts a serene scene of a bridge over a pond filled with water lilies, reflecting the sky and the surrounding trees. It is one of Monet's many paintings of his garden in Giverny, France.

Cross stitching is a relaxing and rewarding hobby that allows you to create your own masterpiece with needle and thread. You can use a cross stitch pattern to guide you through the process of stitching the design on a piece of fabric. A cross stitch pattern is a grid of symbols that correspond to different colors of floss. You can follow the pattern by counting the squares on the fabric and stitching one X for each symbol.

One of the best sources for cross stitch patterns of Monet's paintings is Cross Stitch Collectibles, a company that specializes in fine art cross stitch designs. They have a wide range of patterns based on Monet's works, including The Waterlily Pond. You can purchase their patterns online as PDF files or printed booklets. Their patterns are high quality, detailed, and easy to read.

To cross stitch The Waterlily Pond by Cross Stitch Collectibles, you will need the following materials:

A cross stitch pattern of The Waterlily Pond by Cross Stitch Collectibles. You can buy it from their website or Amazon[^3^].

A piece of 14 count Aida fabric in white or cream, measuring at least 30 x 20 inches. You can find it at any craft store or online.

A tapestry needle size 24 or 26. This is a blunt needle with a large eye that is suitable for cross stitching.

DMC embroidery floss in various colors. The pattern will tell you how many skeins of each color you will need. DMC is a brand of high quality floss that is widely available and has consistent colors.

A pair of scissors, a ruler, and some masking tape.

Before you start stitching, you will need to prepare your fabric and floss. Here are some steps to follow:

Cut your fabric to the size you want, leaving at least 3 inches of extra fabric on each side for framing or finishing. You can use a ruler and scissors or a rotary cutter and mat.

Mark the center of your fabric by folding it in half horizontally and vertically and creasing the edges. You can also use a water-soluble marker or pin to mark the center point.

Tape the edges of your fabric with masking tape to prevent fraying and make it easier to handle.

Separate your floss into individual strands. DMC floss comes in six-strand skeins that you need to divide into two strands for cross stitching. To do this, cut a length of floss about 18 inches long and pull out one strand at a time from one end. Keep the remaining strands together by twisting them slightly.

Organize your floss by color and number according to the pattern's key. You can use floss bobbins, bags, or boxes to store your floss and label them with the color number.

Now you are ready to start stitching! Here are some tips to help you along the way:

Start from the center of your fabric and work your way outwards. This will help you keep your stitches aligned with the pattern and avoid running out of fabric.

Use a hoop or frame to hold your fabric taut while stitching. This will make your stitches more even and prevent puckering or distortion.

Follow the pattern carefully and count your stitches accurately. Use the symbols on the grid to match the colors of floss. You can also use a highlighter or pencil to mark off the completed areas on the pattern.

Make all your stitches in the same direction for consistency and neatness. For example, you can make all your stitches go from bottom left to top right (/) on the first ec8f644aee