2/18/2023 0 Comments Dmc cross stitch designer software![]() I added highlights to define the petals and add interest as it’s stitched. I’ve used the classic DMC 666 Bright Red, and some 3705 Pale Red for the highlights. I’ll use either the fill area tool or draw tool for this part. I also added some detail to the leaves, but not too much, we don’t want the design too crowded. I don’t want any backstitches longer than 3 squares across and none occurring together for a better stitching experience and the best outcome for the stitcher. Now I’ll soften up and reshape some edges. PC Stitch is used my many Etsy sellers and has a free trial option. PC Stitch, KG-Chart, Win/Mac Stitch, Jane Greenoff’s Cross Stitch Designer and Hobbyware Pattern Maker are just some titles for various budgets you could try to find the perfect software for you. I’ve chosen to have it in colour DMC 310, black. The outline is drawn with the backstitch draw tool and although it’s the first part to be made in program it’ll be the last bit to be stitched as it will be the backstitch detail. You can do this with any cross stitch software that has a draw tool and lets you select your palette. Then I’ll get the outline down in my software as drawn. Any design can be scaled up or down in program if need be. So I’ll bear in mind that every 15 squares on my graph paper will be an inch, and keep the design to 30-40 squares. I also want it to end up a couple of inches big on 14 or 16 count Aida. I want this flower to be red, but I noted some raspberry shades to try, in case I forget. In my head I’ll have an idea of colours I’d like to use. Great for on the go or if the mood strikes. Then details are worked out on the bigger squares. I use two different gauges of graph paper – the smaller squares for the bigger designs, just so it fits on the page. Unless I’m doodling in my cross stitch software most designs start by sketching on graph paper. Lately I have been working on some Christmas patterns - eventually this Poinsettia will be part of a bigger Christmas Wreath cross stitch design. This is going to be a backstitch outline design, because we can fit in more elegant detail in a smaller space. Here is a quick look at how a simple design evolves from a sketch on graph paper to a finished cross stitch design. ![]()
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