How to Create Your Own Cross Stitch From a Picture Free
Numerous cross stitch patterns are available to those who enjoy the craft. They can be found online for free and are available for purchase either online or in stores. Sometimes, a picture is found or taken that is so remarkable that a stitcher wants to preserve it as a cross stitch. There are free programs online that will take a digital photo and convert it into a pattern.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Creating a Cross Stitch
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Download a free cross stitch pattern software program. Some websites that offer these programs include http://kxstitch.sourceforge.net/screenshots.shtml and http://www.picturecraftwork.com/en/. Install it on your computer.
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Load your photograph into your computer and open the file in the software. It's best to use a very high-quality photo with minimal background.
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Manipulate the design as desired. If there are any colors that have only one to 10 stitches, that color can be removed from the pattern and replaced with a similar color that is used more often. The software will pick up a lot of extra colors. Even a solid color will come through the conversion with extra colors mixed in. This will need to be removed when manipulating.
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Print the pattern when you've finished manipulating it to your satisfaction.
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