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[temporaryhorse]

A request by a friend, and my first time framing in a hoop rather than a picture frame. It came out ok, I think!

I designed the pattern myself, mostly because I didn't want to pay for one.

[milesyart]

Software Recs Wanted!

I’m done with PCStitch, and their support forum treating anybody who stitches differently to them as wasting their time and asking irrelevant questions.

What’s good?  I’ve stood by PCStitch for years, but I’m sick of the devs’ attitudes toward other stitchers.  I need new software that

Will handle large projects with several hundred colours

Has good variety in symbol design

Has the ability to add your own floss lists

These are the three most important features for me.  No budget.  I’ve spent too much money on PCStitch, just to be told that my problems with the software are caused by me not cross stitching the right kinds of patterns.

[milesyart]

So, a couple of weeks ago, I was making some new patterns, and I realised something about PCStitch 10 that surprised me.  Back in 2013, DMC released a pack of new floss colours, in the 3800 range - 16 colours in total.  If you’ve bought these colours, and rely on PCStitch 10 to make your patterns, chances are you have never actually used this floss because PCStitch 10 hasn’t actually mapped these colours to their software.  (I’m not sure about PCStitch 11.)

These are great colours, and they fill a lot of palette gaps, so finding that they weren’t actually mapped to PCStitch 10 was baffling.  So, here’s a quick video on how to map this new floss to PCStitch 10, so you can use it in your patterns.

To save the time of having to find the RGB codes yourself, I’ve listed them all here.

[fangirlstitches]

Day 2 of #AprilAskTheMaker comes from Jackie on FB (who also suggested the new hashtag): “How do you work out how much thread to include in your kits? ... Answer: Maths!! I sat down one day and worked out how many stitches I could do with one 60cm length of thread (60cm because that was twice around a ruler). Then how much backstitch I could do with one length. I halved that number of stitches (rounded up slightly for easier maths) to make sure the amount of thread would be enough for every stitcher (knowing that my technique may be different to other people’s). ... #PCStitch, the design program we use, calculates the number of stitches for each colour. So using maths I divide and round up, erring on the side of more thread rather than less. ... This is my handy measuring stick. It’s a very scientific device, also know as “the stick with nails in it”. 😂 ... For the mini kits, I stitch them up, work out how much thread I used and double it. ... Thanks for the question Jackie 😀 If you have a question for us, comment below, leave a post on our FB page, or tag us using @fangirlstitches and #AprilAskTheMaker. ... #fangirlstitches #crossstitchkits #behindthescenes https://www.instagram.com/fangirlstitches/p/BvwzEiyAtKm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18geggnli1qzv

[fangirlstitches]

Day 20 of #MarchMeetTheMaker - the design process. . (👩🏻‍💻) Our designs are all done digitally (which is why my avatar is the girl behind the computer!). Hen I first started, I would sketch out my designs on grid paper first, or draw and then trace onto the grid paper, but these days I design straight onto the computer. I have 3 computer/TV screens set up on my desk: . One screen has the cross stitch design program on it (we use #PCStitch). . The second has an open Google page with inspiration images, or stills from movies/TV/photo shoots - depending on what pattern I’m working on, this is where I look up details and confirm colours etc. . The third screen plays a TV show or movie or YouTube clip or something. Sometimes the video playing is related to the pattern I’m designing, sometimes it’s pure entertainment/sensory input! Other times it’s switched off and I have an #audiobook going instead. ... #fangirlstitches #embroidery #needlework #handmade #designing #designprocess #cleanslate #digitalage #digitalera #technology #techgirl https://www.instagram.com/fangirlstitches/p/BvOTHjBAdas/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w2red4rinon1

[tatteredpantaloons]

what software did you use to make the Anders cross stitch pattern?

PCStitch 10. I've found it to be really good and I do recommend it for cross stitchers. Only thing is the colour samples aren’t always 100% accurate. I’ve also used it to make knitting patterns.

[saleyaa]

Cross Stitch Design Program PCStitch 10, PC Software, Make your own Patterns!

Cross Stitch Design Program PCStitch 10, PC Software, Make your own Patterns!

Version 10! Brand New, Latest Edition Made! (Replaces PCStitch Pro 9 and PCStitch Standard 9) This is the Ultimate Program that you’ve been waiting for! Full Software Program, not an upgrade or add on. Everything you need in a Cross-Stitch Pattern Program. (not a kit) Whether you’re a novice cross-stitcher or a Professional Designer or anywhere in between, PCStitch 10 is perfect for you! PCStitch…

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[saleyaa]

Cross Stitch Design Program PCStitch 10, PC Software, Make your own Patterns!

Cross Stitch Design Program PCStitch 10, PC Software, Make your own Patterns!

Version 10! Brand New, Latest Edition Made! (Replaces PCStitch Pro 9 and PCStitch Standard 9) This is the Ultimate Program that you’ve been waiting for! Full Software Program, not an upgrade or add on. Everything you need in a Cross-Stitch Pattern Program. (not a kit) Whether you’re a novice cross-stitcher or a Professional Designer or anywhere in between, PCStitch 10 is perfect for you! PCStitch…

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