In looking at the Ukrainian cloth, I drew up this element, which is the main motif of the design. But what I have done in MacStitch has been very easy to do. Right off the bat, I should tell you that I don’t do a lot of counted design work. The current version for both of them is 2012, but I haven’t upgraded yet, so I’m still using 2011.
MacStitch is written to be used on a Mac, but if you don’t work on a Mac, you can always look at their PC version, which is called WinStitch. So, for working out any patterns that involve counted embroidery techniques, I use MacStitch 2011 by Ursa Software.
If you’re looking for this type of software, I suggest you shop around, read reviews, download demo versions and try them out, compare prices and features, and then make your own informed decision.
You may know of other good cross stitch software that you might want to recommend, and that’s fine. There’s no affiliation here – I’m simply passing on information about a product that I use that I’m happy with. So that question prompted today’s article. I received an e-mail from a reader, and this is what she asked: I LOVE the design on the Ukrainian cloth you posted today and I want to stitch it sooooo bad! Beside drawing it out on graph paper, how could I make the pattern for it? Do you use software for that, or do you draw it on graph paper? Do you know if it’s easy to use that kind of software? Any suggestions are appreciated! On Sunday, I posted a photo of some really pretty Pysanky Easter eggs that were resting on a beautiful Ukrainian embroidered cloth. I use software to create filet crochet patterns for my mom, to work out monogram placement, to sketch up blackwork designs, to work out drawn thread edges or Hardanger ideas, or to work out patterns that I find on a vintage linens or on old samplers or what-have-you. The major reason for me is the convenience of being able to work out a stitch chart in an easy-to-use program and print it in a clean format ready for use. Choose an image from over a thousand patterns to work on virtually!įind links to Cd ROMs that offer patterns, animated and interactive stitching tips and color guides.There are lots of reasons to own a software program that can help you create or design charted images for counted cross stitch or any other counted technique.
The final images look amazingly like real cross stitch pieces ready to hang on the wall! These are perfect for sending as ecards, adding to tweets and facebook.Ī fun app below is used to do cross stitch on your mobile device or tablet.
Some of the cross stitch software allows you to draw realistic embroidery using their fonts and images. You can get really creative with this software! There is even software that provides users tools such as conversions from artwork, editing, outlining and lettering. You will find cross stitch calculators to determine the size of fabric needed before starting a project and apps to create your own cross stitch patterns from images that you upload to the site. We have a link to a site that has four different programs that help you design cross stitch graphs, design needlepoint, Hardanger, Bargello and plastic canvas graphs, and draw stitch diagrams.
Included are applications for iPhone, iPads, PCs and Andriod which can be helpful and fun! Here you will find over 30 links to Software and Shareware for needle crafts, such as cross stitching, plastic canvas, tapestry, beadwork, knitting and more.