Tips on Using PC Stitch 9 Software - Used to Create Cross Stitch Designs

Several years ago I tried converting a wedding photo into a cross stitch pattern. It was a tedious process and did not turn out well. Since time had passed, I decided to try creating my own cross stitch patterns again. To my pleasant surprise I received a conversion software program for Christmas called PC Stitch 9. This article shares some tips on how to work with PC Stitch 9 when creating your own cross stitch pattern from a photo.

Photos of people treat shadows as olive complexions. At first it is best to avoid portrait cross stitch patterns. However, I have found great success with photos of animals.

My first creation was converting a photo of our sleeping kitten. To do so, I first edited my photo to a small square image using a different program. Next, I chose "Import" from the PC Stitch 9 menu and chose which size of project I wanted to create. Larger patterns allowed for greater photo details to be brought into the design. I attempted several times to make a pattern I thought resembled my kitten. However, the details were not appearing. After awhile I removed the "blend color" option. This did the trick, leaving details of his cute, shut eyes for stitching enjoyment.

The software includes many options for viewing the pattern, including a final stitched version. It is possible to print the chart in color or black and white. It provides an excellent key, and allowed me to insert text with a large selection of fonts. I was really impressed with the coding and color choices the software used, and the inventory printout helped me to easily buy the flosses I needed.

I would recommend PC Stitch 9 for anyone who wants to design their own cross stitch patterns. It takes some practice to learn the nuances of the software, but the potential for this software is astounding.

Do you cross stitch? If so, have you ever created your own design? Please leave a comment below.