Liverpool Quay by Moonlight Cross Stitch Pattern – John Atkinson Grimshaw
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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
Step into the luminous atmosphere of Victorian England with Liverpool Quay by Moonlight Cross Stitch Pattern, inspired by the evocative nocturne painting by John Atkinson Grimshaw.
Known for his masterful moonlit scenes, Grimshaw transformed industrial streets, docks, and harbors into works of haunting beauty. In Liverpool Quay by Moonlight, ships rest quietly along the waterfront beneath a glowing night sky, while reflections shimmer across the wet quay and dark waters below. Gaslight, mist, and moonlight blend together in a composition rich with atmosphere and depth.
Grimshaw’s extraordinary ability to capture light within darkness gives this painting its timeless appeal. Subtle tonal shifts, glowing highlights, and architectural detail create a scene that feels cinematic, contemplative, and deeply immersive.
This museum-quality, full-coverage cross stitch pattern carefully translates Grimshaw’s rich nocturnal palette into thread, preserving the dramatic contrast and luminous effects that define the original artwork.
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Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Finished Design Sizes:
X-Small Pattern:
288w x 193h stitches
14 count: 20.57 x 13.79 inches - 523mm x 350mm
18 count: 16.00 x 10.72 inches - 406mm x 272mm
20 count: 14.40 x 9.65 inches - 366mm x 245mm
22 count: 13.09 x 8.77 inches - 333mm x 223mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 74 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Small Pattern:
324w x 217h stitches
14 count: 23.14 x 15.50 inches - 588mm x 394mm
18 count: 18.00 x 12.06 inches - 457mm x 306mm
20 count: 16.20 x 10.85 inches - 411mm x 276mm
22 count: 14.73 x 9.86 inches - 374mm x 251mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 75 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Medium Pattern:
360w x 241h stitches
14 count: 25.71 x 17.21 inches - 653mm x 437mm
18 count: 20.00 x 13.39 inches - 508mm x 340mm
20 count: 18.00 x 12.05 inches - 457mm x 306mm
22 count: 16.36 x 10.95 inches - 416mm x 278mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 75 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Large Pattern:
432w x 289h stitches
14 count: 30.86 x 20.64 inches - 784mm x 524mm
18 count: 24.00 x 16.06 inches - 610mm x 408mm
20 count: 21.60 x 14.45 inches - 549mm x 367mm
22 count: 19.64 x 13.14 inches - 499mm x 334mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 75 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
X-Large Pattern:
468w x 313h stitches
14 count: 33.43 x 22.36 inches - 849mm x 568mm
18 count: 26.00 x 17.39 inches - 660mm x 442mm
20 count: 23.40 x 15.65 inches - 594mm x 398mm
22 count: 21.27 x 14.23 inches - 540mm x 361mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 76 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)


