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NEEDLEWORK FAQ: COMPUTER SOFTWARE


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Kathleen M. Dyer -- <kd...@crl.com>
For rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
November 21, 1996

Copyright 1996 Kathleen M. Dyer. All rights reserved.
Permission is granted to redistribute this article in its entirety for
noncommercial use provided that this copyright notice is not removed
or altered and that no portion of this work is sold either by itself
or as part of a larger work without the express written permission of
the author.
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Table of Contents

1. Computer Software

2. Other Lists of Software

A. About the Needlework FAQs

A.1 General Comments
A.2 Document History
A.3 How to Find the FAQs


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1. Computer Software



There are many commercial and shareware computer programs available to
help you create charts or inventory your supplies. A list of those
which have been mentioned in rec.crafts.textiles.needlework or in its
predecessor rec.crafts.textiles is given below. Check your favorite
needlework magazine for advertisements of commercial products. These
have the most up-to-date information.

This list is for informational purposes only, and is not meant as a
recommendation. This document is provided as is, with no warranties or
guarantees of any kind either expressed or implied. No endorsement or
value judgement is expressed or implied.

Version numbers and file locations change rapidly. Some of this
information may be out of date or incomplete. Please notify me if you
have any additions or corrections.

Some of the entries have a "Entry added/modified:" line which shows
the date the entry was last modified. I first started to include this
line on May 23, 1996. If an entry lacks such a line, it was added or
last modified prior to May, 1996. _Finding the software..._
Commercial
- Addresses are given for commercial products.
Internet
- In general, I chose not to list Internet archive locations
for the shareware, as there are so many archives out there.
Some sites that contain one or more programs are:
<ftp://ftp.wustl.edu/>
<http://www.coast.net/SimTel/msdos/graphics.html>
<http://www.coast.net/SimTel/win3/graphics.html>
<ftp://ftp.coast.net/SimTel/msdos/graphics/>
<ftp://ftp.coast.net/SimTel/win3/info/>
<ftp://sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk/recreation/crafts/fido-cfdn/>
<ftp://ftp.uwp.edu/pub/msdos/fido/>
CompuServe
- Cross Stitch (Library 4) of the FIBERCRAFTS forum.
Delphi
- Textile Arts Forum
Fibernet
- A BBS operated dedicated to the fiber arts, crafts, and
technology. Operated by Ron Parker. Dial 218-583-4337 from a
modem, at 8N1, 1200-28800 bps. For more information on
Fibernet, see the "Needlework FAQ: Organizations, Activities,
Events".
STCUG
- Seattle Textile Computer User's Group (STCUG). STCUG has
several disks for IBM and Mac (US$4 each) and the FIBERbits
newsletter (US$18). Contact them at P.O. Box 17506, Seattle WA
98107.



And finally, here is the list...

ColorKnit
System:
Mac
Type/Cost:
Shareware, US$15
Version:
3.0
Where to Find:
E&P Ware, c/o Paul Duffy
71 Oxford Street
Somerville MA 02143
<EPW...@world.std.com> (email)
Delphi (COLKNT.SEA)



A color, grid-based program. Even though this program is intended for
knitting patterns, it can easily be adapted for counted cross stitch
or any craft that relies on grids. It has a companion program named
"GridPainter" which is discussed later.

CompuStitch
System:
PC DOS
Type/Cost:
Shareware, US$20
Version:
3.1
Where to Find:
CompuServe (CSTCGA.EXE, CSTVGA.EXE)
Fibernet (CSTCGA.EXE, CSTVGA.EXE)
STCUG



Design cross-stitch patterns up to 180x180. The VGA version can use up
to 142 colors, the CGA/EGA version can use 3 colors. Both support
whole stitches, 1/4 stitches, back stitches and french knots. The VGA
version supplies DMC numbers and prints a color list.

Cross Stitch
System:
Mac
Type/Cost:
Version:
Where to Find:
<http://www.vmedia.com/alternate/vvc/onlcomp/phshpfx/mac_desc/c
rstitch.htm>

<ftp://ftp.asi.com/pub/photoshop/filters-mac/>



A plug-in for Adobe Photoshop that converts small images into charts.
Limit of 52 black-and-white symbols. It has been suggested that when
printing out the charts, one should set the print option to
black&white rather than greyscale.

Cross-Stitch Designer
System:
PC Windows
Type/Cost:
Shareware, US$35
Version:
4.02
Entry modified:
1996/07/21
Where to Find:
See the entry for Pattern Maker



Not the same as the MasterStitch CrossStitch Designer mentioned below.
Design cross stitch patterns. Full, half, quarter and back stitches.
Grid size up to 999x999, with 30 colors. DMC thread list. Bitmap
importing. View and edit in stitch, symbolic, and solid display modes.


HobbyWare also has a commercial program called "Pattern Maker" which
is discussed later.

CrossStitch Designer
System:
PC DOS, Windows compatible?
Type/Cost:
Commercial, US$149.95
Version:
3.0
Where to Find:
MasterStitch Designs, Inc.
PO Box 6283
Kent WA 98064-6283
206-413-1054 or 206-850-3302
Canadian Distributor:
Tai-pan Video & Computer
RR#2 Box 2590
Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0
604-674-2442 (phone)
CompuServe (demo - MSCSD.EXE, description - MSCSD.TXT)



Not the same as the HobbyWare Cross-Stitch Designer mentioned above.
Paint style design program. Select up to 120 DMC colors from the 390
available. Grid size up to 200x190. Print picture chart and
color/symbol chart.

Companion product Color ImageImport (US$49.95) converts any
320x200x256 PCX or GIF image into DMC colors.

Cross Stitch Master
System:
Type/Cost:
Commercial
Version:
Where to Find:
Ursa Software
17 Camborne Grove
Gateshead
England
NE8 4EX
(44) 191 4775293



Full, half, quarter and back stitch. Select the thread color. Import
bitmaps.

Cross Stitch Professional For Windows
Cross Stitch Professional for Windows Home Edition
System:
Windows 3.1 , 3.11,Ê95, NT workstation, OS/2
Type/Cost:
Commercial, price varies with program
Version:
5
Entry modified:
1996/11/19
Where to Find:
Dave Peters
25 Warren Close
Bradley Stoke
Bristol
BS12 0BP
England
01454 612598 (phone)
<10010...@compuserve.com> (email)
<XSP...@aol.com> (email)
<http://users.aol.com/xsprof/homepage.htm> (WWW)



Full featured design program. Can import over 30 graphics formats. Can
also create lettering based on any Trutype font.

CrossMagic
System:
PC DOS
Type/Cost:
Shareware, US$30 or NZ$45 or UK GBP 25
Version:
Entry modified:
1996/06/16
Where to Find:
Model Systems
P.O. Box 40047
Glenfield
Auckland 1310
New Zealand
<Mur...@kcbbs.gen.nz> (email)
<100240,14...@compuserve.com> (email)
or
<ftp://oak.oakland.edu/SimTel/msdos/database/xmagic.zip> (ftp -
evaluation copy)
or
CompuServe (GO SWREG, Registration ID 1847)
or
CompuServe (evaluation - FIBERCRAFTS forum, library 4,
XMAGIC.ZIP)
or
Public (software) Library
PO Box 35705
Houston TX 77235-5705
USA
Ask to purchase PsL item #11420
1-800-2424-PsL (phone)
713-524-6394 (phone)
713-524-6398 (fax)
or
Red Dragon Shareware
3 Oaklea Court
Rhyl
Clwyd
LL18 4NP
UK
01745 338094 (phone)
01745 337438 (fax)



Database program. Maintains details about threads, charts and
projects. Many reports available. Comes with catalog of DMC floss and
flower thread, Anchor floss, Kreinik blending filament and ribbon.

Also comes with evaluation copies of three cross-stitch charting
programs-- PCXCCS for DOS, PCXCCS for Windows, and Cross-Stitch
Designer for Windows.

A library of 222 charts, compatible with Cross-Stitch Designer, are
available for US$20 by themselves, or US$10 with CrossMagic.

Crstitch
System:
PC Windows
Type/Cost:
Shareware, cost unknown
Version:
Where to Find:
Hank Hagquist <han...@delphi.com>;



Imports BMP and PCX format pictures. Converts the colors to DMC
numbers. Allows you to select the mesh size, and helps to fit the
picture to it. Can be printed out in color or with DMC color codes.

DMC Database Management System
System:
PC DOS
Type/Cost:
Shareware, US$10.00
Version:
1.0
Where to Find:
CompuServe (DMC.ZIP), Fibernet (DMC.ZIP), STCUG



Database for supplies, patterns and DMC floss. Helps keep track of
what you have and what you need. Prints labels of floss colors.

DMC Inventory Program
System:
PC DOS
Type/Cost:
Shareware, cost unknown
Version:
Where to Find:
CompuServe (DMCINV.ZIP), Fibernet (DMCINV.ZIP)



Inventory DMC colors and supplies.

Easy Cross
Easy Cross de luxe
System:
PC Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51
Type/Cost:
Commercial, cost varies with program
Version:
5.0
Entry modified:
1996/11/19
Where to Find:
Fulford Software Solutions
93 Penrhyn Crescent
Chilwell
Nottingham
NG9 5PA
UK
(0115) 967 8761 (phone)
(0115) 967 8761 (fax)
<10136...@compuserve.com> (email)
<CFulf...@aol.com> (email)
<http://members.aol.com/FulSoft/index.htm> (WWW)



Easy Cross is 39.95 pounds or US$64.00 plus shipping and handling.
Easy Cross de luxe is 79.95 pounds or US$128.00 plus shipping and
handling.

Both programs have a long list of features, too many to list in one
paragraph. Easy Cross is aimed at the home market, while Easy Cross de
luxe is for professionals and other people who need a high-end
program.

Modules may be purchased to allow the design of needlepoint, beadwork,
blackwork, punched card, Hardanger, knitting and crochet patterns.

Demo downloads are available from Fulford Software Solutions's web
site.

EasyGrapher Backstitch
EasyGrapher Specialty
EasyGrapher Deluxe
EasyGrapher Professional
System:
PC Windows 3.1, Windows 95
Type/Cost:
Commercial, cost varies with program
Version:
Entry modified:
1996/11/20
Where to Find:
Easy Grapher
Davis Computer Services, Inc.
PO Box 70175
New Orleans LA 70175
1-800-231-3480 (phone)
504-899-9706 (phone)
CompuServe (demos - EGBZIP.EXE, EGSZIP.EXE, EGXZIP.EXE,
EGZIP.EXE)
STCUG (demos)



Design needlework graphs. Programmed tutorial available as EGZIP.EXE.
EasyGrapher Specialty is for Bargello, Hardanger, plastic canvas,
drawn thread work, etc. EasyGrapher Deluxe is for cross stitch. Up to
11,900 backstitch lines can be added with EasyGrapher Backstitch. The
newest entry in this software collection is EasyGrapher Professional.
It can do partial stitches, some special stitches, large graphs, and
scanned picture conversion.

GridPainter
System:
Mac
Type/Cost:
Shareware, US$15
Version:
Where to Find:
E&P Ware, c/o Paul Duffy
71 Oxford Street
Somerville MA 02143
Email: <EPW...@world.std.com>



A color, grid-based program. It will show the design in color or with
the 26 letters of the alphabet. It does not do fractional stitches.
There is a companion program named "ColorKnit" which was discussed
earlier.

Lace Designer Gold
System:
PC Windows 3.X or Windows95
Type/Cost:
Commercial GBP199.99
Version:
Entry modified:
1996/10/21
Where to Find:
See the entry for X-Stitch Designer Gold



Windows based lace design program containing a range of grids suitable
for almost any type of lace creation such as Bucks, Beds, Torchon,
Honiton, etc. Polar grids and corner grids also available. Many
different drawing objects including dots, leaves, tallys, fans,
straight and curved gimp lines, roseground, etc. Print prickings in an
unlimited range of accurate sizes along with recommendations for
thread usage. Demo download available from I-L-Soft's web site.

Macintosh Color CrossStitch Viewing
System:
Macintosh
Type/Cost:
Non-commercial, cost unknown
Version:
Where to Find:
CompuServe (CROSSS.SEA)



Used to view a color version of a cross-stitch. Works best on machines
with thousands or millions of colors.

MagicStitch
System:
DOS 5.0 or above
(can be iconized under Windows 3.1 or Windows 95)
Type/Cost:
Commercial, US$69.95
Version:
2.0
Where to Find:
SoftArt Associates
1-800-984-3201 (phone)
Email: <pru...@primenet.com>



Cross stitch software. Includes Magic Import which converts PCX files
into cross stitch patterns.

Needlecraft Creator
System:
Macintosh, PC
Type/Cost:
Commercial, US$49.95 plus $3 s/h
Version:
Where to Find:
Clever Creations
132 North El Camino Real
Suite 206
Encinitas CA 92024 USA
<c_c...@clevercreations.com> (email)
WWW: <http://www.clevercreations.com/c_craft/>



Files from the IBM-compatible or Macintosh versions are
interchangeable. Pattern size up to 2,000 by 2,000. Over eighty stitch
symbols. Five different grid types. Move, copy, cut, mirror, and
rotate. Color display and printing.

Needlework
System:
Macintosh
Type/Cost:
Shareware, US$20
Version:
Where to Find:
EduCorp catalog - 800-843-9497

From a 1993 posting by Vicki Brown <v...@Apple.COM>...

There is a shareware program called Needlework, for the Macintosh.
The graphing area is 90x90 with a choice of 28 symbols. Each symbol
can have a color attached, to be printed as a key. You can also draw
lines for backstitching and enter instructions. The version I have
(2.2) won't read in an existing picture and chart it, and it is b&w
only. Maybe the author will improve it. If you send the author $20
you'll get the newest version personalized for you.

Needlework Pattern Design Program
System:
PC DOS
Type/Cost:
Shareware, US$39
Version:
2.3
Where to Find:
CompuServe (XSZIP.EXE), Fibernet (XSZIP.EXE), STCUG



Design cross-stitch patterns. GIF import and export. Half stitches and
french knots. Symbols.

Pattern Maker: Standard Version
Pattern Maker: Professional Version
System:
PC Windows
Type/Cost:
Commercial, cost varies with program
Version:
Entry modified:
1996/07/21
Where to Find:
HobbyWare, Inc.
PO Box 501996
Indianapolis IN 46250
USA
1-800-768-6257 (phone)
317-595-0565 (phone)
<71543...@compuserve.com> (email)
<http://www.sheridan.org/~hobbyware> (WWW)



The Professional Version is US$119.95 plus $4.95 shipping and
handling. The Standard Version is US$59.95 plus $4.95 shipping and
handling.

HobbyWare also has a shareware program called "CrossStitch Designer"
which was discussed earlier. Pattern Maker can read patterns created
by CrossStitch Designer.

PCX2CCS, WINCCS
System:
PC DOS (PCX2CCS), Windows (WINCCS)
Type/Cost:
Shareware, US$40.00
Version:
Where to Find:
Chris O'Donnell (<chr...@delphi.com> on Internet; CHRISOD on
Delphi; 70431,1427 on CompuServe)
PO Box 113
Middlebury CT 06762
CompuServe (CRAFTS forum in library #5)
Delphi (Custom Forum 135 database)
Fibernet
STCUG
Internet (<http://www.coast.net/SimTel/msdos/graphics.html>)
Internet (<http://www.coast.net/SimTel/win3/graphics.html>)
Internet (<ftp://ftp.coast.net/SimTel/msdos/graphics/>)
Internet (<ftp://ftp.coast.net/SimTel/win3/graphics/>)



Formerly GIF2XTS. This new program creates cross stitch charts from
PCX files rather than GIF files. It is otherwise identical to version
5.8 of GIF2XTS.

The default setup of PCX2CCS is a maximum image size of 640x480. The
default screen resolution is dependent on the monitor: EGA will be
640x350, 16 colors; non-sVGA will be 640x480, 16 colors; sVGA will be
640x480 256 colors. The graphics resolution can be changed to run as
high as 1024x768 with 256 colors, provided your monitor can support
the different resolutions. The maximum image size can also be changed.
The largest possible image size is dependent on the amount of free
XMS, EMS or virutal memory.

When PCX2CCS loads a PCX image each of the pixel colors will be
translated into a symbol. Regardless of the maximum number of colors
the monitor can support, PCX2CCS can handle 256 different
colors/symbols.

Symbols can be added to or deleted from the grid. The size of the
image can be changed. Rows and/or columns can be added to the edge of
the image, inserted into the the image, or deleted from the image. The
image can also be "clipped", scaled, and printed.

This version has the ability to assign DMC names and numbers to the
different symbols. Since the program reads PCX images, there are over
16 million possible colors that could be used. Rather than select 360
of these colors, a program is available to registered users that
allows the user to associate palette colors with DMC colors.

Registered users recieve a copy of the program without a reminder to
register, notification of minor upgrade patches which can be
downloaded, major upgrades available via mail (for US$5) and a printed
copy of the manual. In addition, registered users will recieve, with
the program, a library of ABC's and 123's, all 360 DMC colors mapped
to RGB values, a conversion program to convert from BMP, IFF, LBM or
TIF to PCX, and a program to create their own RGB-to-DMC mapping.

PCStitch For Windows
System:
PC Windows
Type/Cost:
Commercial, US$79.95
Version:
3.1
Entry modified:
1996/11/19
Where to Find:
M&R Technologies, Inc
P.O. Box 9403
Wright Brothers Branch
Dayton OH 45409
1-800-800-8517 (phone)
513-294-1983 (phone)
513-294-1989 (fax)
<sa...@pcstitch.com> (email)
<http://www.pcstitch.com/> (WWW)
CompuServe (demos - XSCGA.EXE, XSEGA.EXE, XSHERC.EXE)
Fibernet (demos - XSDEMO.EXE), STCUG (demos)



Create needlecraft patterns. Graph size up to 500x500. Full, half,
quarter, backstitch. Up to 64 colors per pattern. 390 available colors
with DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates numbers. Import graphic files. Flip,
rotate, copy, move and center. Mirror mode. Other features.

StitchCraft
System:
PC
Type/Cost:
Commercial
Version:
2.2
Entry modified:
1996/05/23
Where to Find:
Crafted Software Australia
PO Box 78
Wentworth Falls, NSW, 2782
(047) 57 3136 (phone)
61 47 57 3136 (phone - overseas)
(047) 57 3337 (fax)
61 47 57 3337 (fax - overseas)
Australia
<Sti...@pnc.com.au> (email)
WWW: <http://www.pnc.com.au/~stitch/>



StitchCraft is a PC based program for designing cross stitch,
needlepoint, and rug hooking charts.

There are StitchCraft distributors in North America, the UK, Europe
and Japan. See the StitchCraft WWW site for the most accurate list of
addresses.

Stitch Crafts
System:
Macintosh
Type/Cost:
Commercial, US$150
Version:
Entry modified:
1996/10/20
Where to Find:
Compucrafts
PO Box 6326
Lincoln Center MA 01773
USA
1-800-263-0045 (phone - sales)
508-263-8007 (phone - tech)
508-264-0619 (fax)
<Compu...@aol.com> (email)
<http://www.ultranet.com/~davidln/CCHome.html> (WWW)
Also available from:
West View Designs
4034 Martha Cres.
Victoria, B.C. V8X 2E3
Canada
1-888-222-4034 (phone - toll free in North America)
604-721-4034 (phone)
604-721-4033 (fax)
<stit...@antibe.com> (email)
<http://www.antibe.com/stitchery/software.html> (WWW)



Up to 50 symbols or colors. DMC palette. Backstitch along grid and
diagonals. Cut, copy, paste, move, rotate, edit. Zoom, fill, flip and
rotate. Many other features. Import photographs and have colors
automatically assigned the closest DMC match.

Stitch Crafts Gold for Windows
System:
DOS 3.0, Windows 3.1, Windows 95
Type/Cost:
Commercial, US$190
Version:
Entry modified:
1996/11/19
Where to Find:
See the entry for Stitch Crafts



Up to 120 symbols or colors. DMC, Anchor and J&P Coates palettes, all
cross referenced. Whole, 3/4, 1/2 and 1/4 cross stitches. Backstitch,
satin stitch, french knots. Background color. Cut, copy, paste, move,
rotate, edit. Zoom, fill, flip and rotate. Multiple display modes.
Convert photographs to charts. Many other features.

Stitch Grapher Plus
System:
DOS 3.1 and Windows 3.1
Type/Cost:
Commercial, US$90
Version:
Entry modified:
1996/11/19
Where to Find:
See the entry for Stitch Crafts



Design needlecraft charts. DMC palette or create new colors. Copy,
move, rotate, mirror. Import photographs. Many other features.

Also available, Stitch Grapher is a black-and-white charting program
for the PC or Apple II.

Stitch-It II
System:
PC Windows, Macintosh
Type/Cost:
Commercial, cost unknown
Version:
Entry modified:
1996/10/20
Where to Find:
Sheridan Software
5495 Windmill Lane
Freeland WA 98249
360-331-1868 (phone)
<sher...@whidbey.com> (email)



The PC version works with Windows 3.0 thru Windows95.

Stitch Painter
System:
Macintosh, IBM Windows, Amiga
Type/Cost:
Commercial, US$165
Version:
Where to Find:
Cochenille Design Studio
P.O. Box 4276
Encinitas CA 92023
CompuServe (demos - SPDEMO.ZIP, STCHPA.SEA, IBMSTI.TXT)



Design cross stitch and knits. Demo disk available.

STITCHERY
System:
Amiga
Type/Cost:
Shareware, cost unknown
Version:
Where to Find:
CompuServe (STITCH.LZH), Fibernet (STITCH.LZH)



Converts an IFF file into color coded diagrams. May be used for cross
stitch, needlepoint, knitting...

This program will only work with Amiga operating system version 1.3.

WINCCS



See PCX2CCS.

WIN-Stitch
System:
Windows
Type/Cost:
Commercial, cost varies with program
Version:
Entry modified:
1996/11/19
Where to Find:
<win-s...@win-stitch.com> (email)
<http://www.win-stitch.com/> (WWW)



Several versions available, each for a different level of user.

XSGIF
System:
PC DOS
Type/Cost:
Shareware, cost unknown
Version:
Where to Find:
CompuServe (demo - XGDEMO.EXE), Fibernet (demo - XGZIP.EXE)



Convert GIF files to "XStitch" patterns. Must be a registered user of
"XStitch" to get a working version of this program.

X-Stitch Designer Gold
System:
PC Windows 3.X or Windows95
Type/Cost:
Commercial GBP79.99 US$129.95
Version:
Entry modified:
1996/10/21
Where to Find:
IL-Soft Creative Craft Software
5-7 Spinner's Court
West End
Witney,
Oxfordshire OX8 8NJ
UK
(01993) 779274 (phone)
(01993) 702048 (fax)
<ils...@easynet.co.uk> (email)
<http://www.ilsoft.co.uk> (WWW)
or
_Australia_:
Compusolve Pty. Ltd.
1st Floor, 646 N.E. Road,
Holden Hill, South Australia 5088
(61)-8-369-1344 (phone)
(61)-8-369-1301 (fax)
_Canada_: (as of January 1997)
Millcraft Software
89 Mill Street North
Port Hope, Ontario L1A 2T3
905-885-9206 (phone)
905-885-9206 (fax)
_France_: (as of January 1997)
Florence Gouvier 8 Square St Florentine, 78150 Le Chesnay
1395-52678 (phone)
_Scandanavia_:
Due to the limits of 7-bit characters, I cannot include this
address in the FAQ.
See the I-L-Soft WWW site for the information.
_South Africa_:
CHIMPS Computers & Quilting
PO Box 1307, Roodepoort 1725
+27-11-760-1387 (phone)
+27-11-883-9269 (fax)
_USA_:
Oxford Craft Software
PO Box 208
Bonsall CA 92003
1-800-995-0420 (phone)
619-723-0141 (phone)
619-723-6196 (fax)
<http://www.craftmall.com/booths/row-o/oxford/> (WWW)



Popular home design version of I-L-Soft's cross stitch design range.
Contains full ranges of Anchor, DMC, Madeira, Paterna, Paternayan and
Appleton thread and wool colours and is endorsed by all of these
manufacturers. 23 different fabric simulations and graphics file
import/export capability. Print in choice of colour and b/w symbol
styles. Demo download available from I-L-Soft's web site.

X-Stitch Designer Gold Motif Library
System:
PC Windows 3.X or Windows95
Type/Cost:
Commercial GBP24.99
Version:
Entry modified:
1996/10/21
Where to Find:
See the entry for X-Stitch Designer Gold



Add-on database of over 2500 pre-designed motifs for use with either
X-Stitch Designer Gold or X-Stitch Designer Gold Premium Plus. Motifs
cover 21 popular stitching subjects and can be quickly pasted into any
design.

X-Stitch Designer Gold Premium Plus
System:
PC Windows 3.X or Windows95
Type/Cost:
Commercial GBP399.99
Version:
Entry modified:
1996/10/21
Where to Find:
See the entry for X-Stitch Designer Gold



The professional design package as used by London's Royal School of
Needlework. Contains full colour ranges from all major thread and wool
manufacturers. Text and keys on chart and area grid blanking facility
allow production of camera ready charts in a wide variety of styles to
a standard suitable for resale. Full graphics import and export
facilities. Demo download available from I-L-Soft's web site.

X-Stitch Designer Home Studio
System:
Mac System 7 or later
Type/Cost:
Commercial GBP79.99
Version:
Entry modified:
1996/10/21
Where to Find:
See the entry for X-Stitch Designer Gold



200 x 200 design area and 24 colours chosen from the complete ranges
of 5 major thread and wool manufacturers. Colour or b/w printing
styles available along with full graphics import and export
facilities.

X-Stitch Designer Professional
System:
Mac System 7 or later
Type/Cost:
Commercial GBP399.99
Version:
Entry modified:
1996/10/21
Where to Find:
See the entry for X-Stitch Designer Gold



300 x 300 design area and 64 colours chosen from the complete ranges
of 8 major thread and wool manufacturers. Colour or b/w printing
styles available along with full graphics import and export
facilities. Additional module available for EPS format exports and
CMYK specification. RGB specifications as standard.

X-Stitch Designer Semi-Professional
System:
Mac System 7 or later
Type/Cost:
Commercial GBP199.99
Version:
Entry modified:
1996/10/21
Where to Find:
See the entry for X-Stitch Designer Gold



240 x 240 design area and 32 colours chosen from the complete ranges
of 8 major thread and wool manufacturers. Colour or b/w printing
styles available along with full graphics import and export
facilities.

X-Stitch Designer Version 3
System:
IBM DOS, Amiga, Acorn Archimedes or Atari ST
Type/Cost:
Commercial GBP34.99
Version:
Entry modified:
1996/10/21
Where to Find:
See the entry for X-Stitch Designer Gold



200x120 grid area with 16 main colours plus one backstitch colour
selected from 64 Anchor shades. Amiga version allows choice from 4096
colours and will import IFF format files. Black and white symbol
printing with colour printing capability available with Acorn version.

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2. Other Lists of Software



_Computer Design Software For Crafts_ is a FAQ posted on a regular
basis to the <uk.rec.crafts> newsgroup by Rosemary I.H.Powell
<SOFTWA...@dozyrosy.demon.co.uk>.

Cross Stitch:The People, The Stores, The Software and More is a WWW
site maintained by Chris O'Donnell. It includes her list of Cross
Stitch: The Software.

In Search of Arts and Crafts on the Internet
by Kathleen McMahon
Opportunity Network
3701 Geary Blvd #325
San Francisco CA 94118
USA
415-673-0802 (phone)
<bo...@craftweb.com> (email)
<http://www.craftweb.com/book.htm> (WWW)

Information about arts and crafts on the Internet, how to get on the
Internet, and more.

The Needlecrafter's Computer Companion
by Judy Heim
No Starch Press
1903 Jameston Lane
Daly City CA 94014-3466
USA
1-800-420-7240 (phone)
415-334-7200 (phone)
<http://www.execpc.com/~judyheim/needle.html> (WWW)

Computer usage for people interested in textile arts. US$29.95
including two floppy disks.

Software Directory for Fibre Artists
by Lois Larson
<http://www.islandnet.com/~arogers/directory.html> (WWW)

Lists over 275 software programs for weaving, knitting, needlework,
quilting, sewing, commercial and more.
_________________________________________________________________

A. About the Needlework FAQs

A.1 General Comments



Welcome. This is one of several Needlework Frequently Asked Questions
(Needlework FAQs) documents for the rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Usenet newsgroup on the Internet.

Together, the documents provide a collection of information that
should be of use to people who do any kind of needlework. They include
lists of magazines, mail order companies, guilds, events--even
conversion tables.

The hints and tips contained here have been collected from the many
people who have been kind enough to share their wisdom with the net.
In fact, this is an attempt to represent the collective wisdom of the
stitchers who post to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework.

Although efforts are made to make sure that the information in this
FAQ is correct, this document is provided as is, with no warranties or
guarantees of any kind either expressed or implied. Any commercial
products or services are listed as a courtesy to the reader. No
endorsement or value judgement is expressed or implied.

Please send comments and corrections to me.

Kathleen M. Dyer
<kd...@crl.com>

A.2 Document History



This document is one of the successors to the original "Counted Cross
Stitch FAQ", first posted to the old rec.crafts.textiles newsgroup on
April 20, 1994.

The CCS FAQ moved to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework on September 17,
1994, when the newsgroup was first created.

In June, 1995, the contents of the "Counted Cross Stitch FAQ" were
split into two new FAQs--the "General Needlework Information FAQ" and
the "Counted Cross Stitch and Counted Thread FAQ".

In February, 1996, the two FAQs were split into a collection of
Needlework FAQs.

Thanks to the people who have given permission for their messages and
postings to be quoted directly. The names are given where quoted.

Special thanks to those people who read the draft of the original
"Counted Cross Stitch FAQ" for their time, care and suggestions.

A.3 How to Find the FAQs



Title: Needlework FAQ: Competitions, Selling Designs or Needlework ---

Author/Editor: Kathleen Dyer <kd...@crl.com>
Formats: HTML, plain text
Posted to: rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Posting frequency: Monthly, first weekend after the 15th.
WWW: WWW: <http://www.crl.com/~kdyer/faq.html>
FTP: <ftp://ftp.crl.com/users/kd/kdyer/documents/>
Tips for entering competitions, selling finished products, and selling
designs.

Title: Needlework FAQ: Computer Software ---

Author/Editor: Kathleen Dyer <kd...@crl.com>
Formats: HTML, plain text
Posted to: rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Posting frequency: Monthly, first weekend after the 15th.
WWW: <http://www.crl.com/~kdyer/faq.html>
FTP: <ftp://ftp.crl.com/users/kd/kdyer/documents/>
Lists of computer software for designing charts and maintaining
databases.

Title: Needlework FAQ: Counted Cross Stitch Tutorial ---

Author/Editor: Kathleen Dyer <kd...@crl.com>
Formats: HTML, plain text
Posted to: rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Posting frequency: Monthly, first weekend after the 15th.
WWW: <http://www.crl.com/~kdyer/faq.html>
FTP: <ftp://ftp.crl.com/users/kd/kdyer/documents/>
Counted cross stitch tutorial.

Title: Needlework FAQ: Creating Cross Stitch Charts ---

Author/Editor: Kathleen Dyer <kd...@crl.com>
Formats: HTML, plain text
Posted to: rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Posting frequency: Monthly, first weekend after the 15th.
WWW: <http://www.crl.com/~kdyer/faq.html>
FTP: <ftp://ftp.crl.com/users/kd/kdyer/documents/>
Different methods for creating your own cross stitch charts.

Title: Needlework FAQ: Designs, Supplies, Mail Order ---

Author/Editor: Kathleen Dyer <kd...@crl.com>
Formats: HTML, plain text
Posted to: rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Posting frequency: Monthly, first weekend after the 15th.
WWW: <http://www.crl.com/~kdyer/faq.html>
FTP: <ftp://ftp.crl.com/users/kd/kdyer/documents/>
List of designers, mail order suppliers, and manufacturers.

Title: Needlework FAQ: Fabric ---

Author/Editor: Kathleen Dyer <kd...@crl.com>
Formats: HTML, plain text
Posted to: rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Posting frequency: Monthly, first weekend after the 15th.
WWW: <http://www.crl.com/~kdyer/faq.html>
FTP: <ftp://ftp.crl.com/users/kd/kdyer/documents/>
Lists of evenweave fabrics, including fiber content.

Title: Needlework FAQ: Floss, Fibers, Threads ---

Author/Editor: Kathleen Dyer <kd...@crl.com>
Formats: HTML, plain text
Posted to: rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Posting frequency: Monthly, first weekend after the 15th.
WWW: <http://www.crl.com/~kdyer/faq.html>
FTP: <ftp://ftp.crl.com/users/kd/kdyer/documents/>
Lists of fiber types, color names and conversion charts.

Title: Needlework FAQ: Magazines, Books, Videotapes ---

Author/Editor: Kathleen Dyer <kd...@crl.com>
Formats: HTML, plain text
Posted to: rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Posting frequency: Monthly, first weekend after the 15th.
WWW: <http://www.crl.com/~kdyer/faq.html>
FTP: <ftp://ftp.crl.com/users/kd/kdyer/documents/>
Lists of books, magazines and videotapes.

Title: Needlework FAQ: Organizations, Activities, Events ---

Author/Editor: Kathleen Dyer <kd...@crl.com>
Formats: HTML, plain text
Posted to: rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Posting frequency: Monthly, first weekend after the 15th.
WWW: <http://www.crl.com/~kdyer/faq.html>
FTP: <ftp://ftp.crl.com/users/kd/kdyer/documents/>
Contact information for different needlework guilds and organizations.
List of some needlework events.

Title: Needlework FAQ: Stitching and Embroidery Techniques ---

Author/Editor: Kathleen Dyer <kd...@crl.com>
Formats: HTML, plain text
Posted to: rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Posting frequency: Monthly, first weekend after the 15th.
WWW: <http://www.crl.com/~kdyer/faq.html>
FTP: <ftp://ftp.crl.com/users/kd/kdyer/documents/>
Short descriptions of different embroidery techniques.

Title: Needlework FAQs and Periodic Postings ---

Author/Editor: Kathleen Dyer <kd...@crl.com>
Formats: HTML, plain text
Posted to: rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Posting frequency: Weekly
WWW: <http://www.crl.com/~kdyer/faq.html>
FTP: <ftp://ftp.crl.com/users/kd/kdyer/documents/>
This list.

Title: Welcome to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework ---

Author/Editor: Kathleen Dyer <kd...@crl.com>
Formats: HTML, plain text
Posted to: rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Posting frequency: Weekly
WWW: <http://www.crl.com/~kdyer/faq.html>
FTP: <ftp://ftp.crl.com/users/kd/kdyer/documents/>
Tips about Usenet and RCTN.

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