Needlework FAQ: Computer Software
Kathleen M. Dyer
Needlework FAQ: Computer Software
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Kathleen M. Dyer -- <kd...@dnai.com>
For rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
June 20, 1999
Copyright 1994-1999 Kathleen M. Dyer
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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.
Version numbers and file locations change rapidly. Check your favorite
needlework magazine for advertisements of commercial products. These
have the most up-to-date information.
Some of this information may be out of date or incomplete. Please
notify me if you have any additions or corrections. Please do not send
me email asking for software recommendations. I haven't tried out all
of these programs, and the companies add new features on a regular
basis. Just about everything you need to do your own research is
listed below.
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.
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.
3-D Software ---
PO Box 1390
Veneta, OR 97487
USA
541-935-8301 (phone)
<sof...@teleport.com> (email)
<http://www.3dsoftware.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/01/14
BeadPlan
System: Windows 95
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$55
Version: 2.0
Entry modified: 1998/01/14
Graphics program for bead artists.
Aspire 2 ---
Strathspey
Pentre Hill
Flint Mountain
Flintshire
CH6 5QN
UK
(044) 01352 761798 (phone)
(044) 01352 761798 (fax)
<asp...@clara.net> (email)
<http://www.aspire2.clara.net> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/11/12
Power Stitch IDS
System: Windows 95/98
Type/Cost: Commercial, 85 UK pounds
Version:
Entry modified: 1998/11/12
Cross stitch, Hardanger.
ASTEC International ---
France
<con...@astecsoft.com> (email)
<http://www.astecsoft.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/03/22
Dotmat
System: Windows 95, Windows NT
Type/Cost: Shareware, US$85
Version: 2.5.1
Entry modified: 1998/03/22
Picture to cross stitch processor.
QuickMap
System: Windows 95, Windows NT
Type/Cost: Shareware, US$70
Version: 1.5
Entry modified: 11998/03/22
Cross stitch pattern editor.
Cochenille Design Studio ---
PO Box 4276
Encinitas, CA 92023
USA
619-259-1698 (phone)
619-259-3746 (fax)
<in...@cochenille.com> (email)
<http://www.cochenille.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 11997/02/08
Stitch Painter Gold
System: Macintosh, IBM Windows
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$165
Version: 2.0
Entry modified: 1997/02/08
Stitch Painter Standard
System: Macintosh, IBM Windows, Amiga
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$85
Version: 2.0 (Mac and Windows) and 1.0 (Amiga)
Entry modified: 1997/02/08
Coherent Visual ---
4141 Jutland #303
San Diego, CA 92117
USA
Entry added/modified: 1997/08/20
Needlecraft Creator
System: Macintosh, PC
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$49.95
Version:
Entry modified: 1997/08/20
Cross stitch design program. Files from the IBM-compatible or
Macintosh versions are interchangeable.
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.compucrafts.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/06/17
Stitch Crafts
System: Macintosh
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$150
Version: 2.32
Entry modified: 1997/08/09
Stitch Crafts Gold for Windows
System: DOS 3.0, Windows 3.1, Windows 95
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$190
Version: 5.0
Entry modified: 1997/08/09
Stitch Grapher Plus
System: DOS 3.1 w/VGA
Type/Cost: Commercial
Version:
Entry modified: 1996/11/19
Stitch Grapher 2.0
System: IBM DOS w/CGA or Hercules, Apple II
Type/Cost: Commercial
Version:
Entry modified: 1997/08/09
Crafted Software Australia ---
PO Box 78
Wentworth Falls, NSW, 2782
Australia
(02) 4757 3136 (phone)
(02) 4757 3337 (fax)
<Sti...@pnc.com.au> (email)
<http://www.pnc.com.au/~stitch/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/12/13
There are distributors in North America, the UK, Europe and Japan. See
the Crafted Software Australia WWW site for the most accurate list of
addresses and prices.
StitchCraft Home Edition
System: Windows 3.1, Windows 95
Type/Cost: Commercial, AU$249
Version: 2.2
Entry modified: 1997/08/10
Cross stitch, needlepoint, and rug hooking charts.
StitchCraft Designer Edition
System: Windows 3.1, Windows 95
Type/Cost: Commercial, AU$1200
Version: 2.2
Entry modified: 1997/08/10
Cross stitch, needlepoint, and rug hooking charts.
StitchCraft Publisher Edition
System: Windows 3.1, Windows 95
Type/Cost: Commercial, AU$2900
Version: 2.2
Entry modified: 1997/08/10
Cross stitch, needlepoint, and rug hooking charts.
Creative Craftware
528 Charlotte Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
USA
<to...@iserv.net> (email)
<http://www.digistitch.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/01/18
DigiStitch
System: Windows 95
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$79.95
Version: 3.0
Entry modified: 1998/01/18
Cross Stitch ---
<ftp://ftp.amug.org/pub/amug/amug-files/files/publish/photoshop/ (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/06/20
Cross Stitch
System: Macintosh
Type/Cost:
Version:
Entry modified: 1998/03/29
A plug-in for Adobe Photoshop to convert small images into cross
stitch charts.
Davis Computer Services, Inc. ---
PO Box 750141
New Orleans LA 70175
USA
1-800-231-3480 (phone)
504-899-9706 (phone)
<sup...@easygrapher.com> (email)
<http://www.easygrapher.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/03/22
EasyGrapher Professional II
System: PC Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$299
Version: 3.0
Entry modified: 1999/02/20
Design program for cross stitch, Hardanger, needlepoint, Bargello,
duplicate stitch, and other needlework graphing. Has features to
help in publishing graphs.
EasyGrapher 97
System: PC Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$99
Version: 2.1
Entry modified: 1999/02/20
For cross stitch designing and converting scanned photographs.
EasyGrapher Specialty
System: PC Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$99
Version: 2.0
Entry modified: 1999/02/20
For designing needlepoint, Hardanger, Bargello, plastic canvas,
drawn thread work and other similar graphs.
EasyGrapher Stitch Wiz
System: PC Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$299
Version: 1.0
Entry modified: 1999/02/20
For designing stitch diagrams. Export feature to transfer diagrams
to desktop publishing and other programs.
DP Software ---
25 Warren Close
Bradley Stoke
Bristol
BS12 0BP
UK
+44 1454 612598 (phone)
+44 1454 853566 (fax)
<sa...@dpsoftware.co.uk> (email)
<sup...@dpsoftware.co.uk> (email)
<xsp...@aol.com> (email)
<10010...@compuserve.com> (email)
<http://www.dpsoftware.co.uk/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/07/26
All come with instructional video in UK but not overseas due to video
format differences.
Cross Stitch Professional for Windows V6 (Home Edition)
System: Windows 3.1 , 3.11, Windows95, NT workstation, OS/2
Type/Cost: Commercial, 75 UK pounds
Version: 6
Entry modified: 1998/05/18
Cross Stitch Professional for Windows V6 (Professional Edition)
System: Windows 3.1 , 3.11, Windows95, NT workstation, OS/2
Type/Cost: Commercial, 124 UK pounds
Version: 6
Entry modified: 1998/05/18
Cross Stitch Professional for Windows V6 (Publisher Edition)
System: Windows 3.1 , 3.11, Windows95, NT workstation, OS/2
Type/Cost: Commercial, 399 UK pounds
Version: 6
Entry modified: 1998/05/18
E&P Ware ---
c/o Paul Duffy
71 Oxford Street
Somerville MA 02143
USA
<EPW...@world.std.com> (email)
<ftp://ftp.io.org/pub/users/spamily/knit/software/color-knit-307.hqx>
(FTP) Entry added/modified: before May, 1996
ColorKnit
System: Macintosh
Type/Cost: Shareware, US$15
Version: 3.0
Entry modified: before May, 1996
A color, grid-based program. Even though this program is intended
for knitting patterns, it can be adapted for counted cross stitch
or any craft that relies on grids.
GridPainter
System: Macintosh
Type/Cost: Shareware, US$15
Version:
Entry modified: before May, 1996
A color, grid-based design program.
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)
Entry added/modified: 1996/11/19
Modules may be purchased to allow the design of needlepoint, beadwork,
blackwork, punched card, Hardanger, knitting and crochet patterns.
Easy Cross
System: PC Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51 or greater
Type/Cost: Commercial, 39.95 UK pounds, US$66
Version:
Entry modified: 1997/08/09
Easy Cross de luxe
System: PC Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51 or greater
Type/Cost: Commercial, 79.95 UK pounds, US$132
Version:
Entry modified: 1997/08/09
Graph Paper Printer for Windows
<http://www.winsite.com/info/pc/win3/util/gpaper.zip/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/09/21
Graph Paper Printer for Windows
System: Windows
Type/Cost:
Version:
Entry modified: 1997/09/21
Can print graph paper in many different grid sizes.
HobbyWare, Inc. ---
PO Box 501996
Indianapolis IN 4625
USA
1-800-768-6257 (phone - orders)
972-562-5411 (phone)
972-562-9287 (fax)
<sup...@hobbyware.com> (email)
<http://www.hobbyware.com/> (WWW) Entry added/modified: 1997/07/26
Cross-Stitch Designer
System: Windows 3.1, Windows 95
Type/Cost: Shareware, US$35
Version: 4.02
Entry modified: 1997/07/28
Cross stitch (including fractional) , backstitch, french knots.
Entry-level program.
Pattern Maker for cross stitch - Standard Version
System: Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$59.95 plus s/h
Version: 3.00
Entry modified: 1997/07/28
Cross stitch (including fractional) , backstitch, french knots. For
hobbyist.
Pattern Maker for cross stitch - Professional Version
System: Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$119.95 plus s/h
Version: 3.00
Entry modified: 1997/07/28
Cross stitch (including fractional) , backstitch, french knots,
satin stitch. For professional designers.
IL-Soft Creative Craft Software ---
Unit 5
Thorney Leys Business Park
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX8 7GE
UK
+44 1993-779274 (phone)
+44 1993-702048 (fax)
<ils...@easynet.co.uk> (email)
<http://www.ilsoft.co.uk/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/10/18
Lace Designer Gold
System: Windows 3.X, Windows95
Type/Cost: Commercial UK pounds 199.99
Version:
Entry modified: 1996/10/21
Lace design program suitable for almost any type of lace creation
such as Bucks, Beds, Torchon, Honiton, etc.
Lace Designer Gold Lite for Windows
System: Windows 3.X, Windows95
Type/Cost: Commercial UK pounds 79.99
Version:
Entry modified: 1997/08/09
Entry level lace design program.
X-Stitch Designer SuperGold
System: Windows 3.X, Windows 95
Type/Cost: Commercial, UK pounds 79.99
Version:
Entry modified: 1998/08/15
Home design version.
X-Stitch Designer Gold Motif Library
System: Windows 3.X, Windows 95
Type/Cost: Commercial, UK pounds 24.99
Version:
Entry modified: 1996/10/21
Add-on database of over 2500 pre-designed motifs for use with
either X-Stitch Designer Gold or X-Stitch Designer Gold Premium
Plus.
X-Stitch Designer Gold Premium Plus
System: Windows 3.X, Windows 95
Type/Cost: Commercial, UK pounds 399.99
Version: 3.0
Entry modified: 1998/08/15
Professional design version.
X-Stitch Designer Professional
System: Macintosh System 7 or later
Type/Cost: Commercial, UK pounds 399.99
Version:
Entry modified: 1996/10/21
Professional design version.
X-Stitch Designer Semi-Professional
System: Macintosh System 7 or later
Type/Cost: Commercial, UK pounds 199.99
Version:
Entry modified: 1996/10/21
Mid-range product.
X-Stitch Designer Home Studio
System: Macintosh System 7 or later
Type/Cost: Commercial, UK pounds 199.99
Version:
Entry modified: 1997/08/09
Home design version.
LewRan Soft Inc.
4125 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61102
USA
1-800-706-0888 (phone)
<http://www.lewran.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/08/15
Plastic Canvas Designer
System: Windows 95
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$29.95
Version: 2.0
Entry modified: 1998/08/15
Creates plastic canvas patterns from scratch.
PC Picture Converter
System: Windows 95
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$29.95
Version: 2.0
Entry modified: 1998/08/15
Converts BMP and JPG pictures into plastic canvas patterns.
Stitch Creations
System: Windows 95
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$15.95
Version: 1.0
Entry modified: 1998/08/15
Program for designing cross stitch patterns.
LNS Software Solutions, LLC
25825 104th Ave. SE, Suite 321
Kent, WA 98031
USA
253-850-2457 (phone)
253-850-7652 (fax)
<la...@lns-software.com> (email)
<http://www.lns-software.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/07/26
Organized Expressions
System: Windows 3.1x and above
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$19.45 plus shipping
Version: 1
Entry modified: 1998/07/26
A database and diary program for needleworkers.
Bill Lovegrove ---
USA
<70451...@compuserve.com> (email)
<http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Lovegrove/crosssti.htm>
(WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/08/10
X-Stitch for Windows
System: Windows 3.1
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$39
Version:
Entry modified: 1997/02/08
Needlework Pattern Design Program
System: PC DOS
Type/Cost: Shareware, US$39
Version: 2.3
Entry modified: before May, 1996
M&R Technologies, Inc ---
PO Box 9403
Wright Brothers Branch
Dayton OH 45409
USA
1-800-800-8517 (phone)
937-294-1983 (phone)
937-294-1989 (fax)
<sa...@pcstitch.com> (email)
<http://www.pcstitch.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/08/10
PCStitch For Windows
System: Windows 3.1, Windows 95
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$59.95
Version: 4.0
Entry modified: 1998/10/28
Design program. Also import graphic files.
MasterStitch Designs Inc. ---
PO Box 60164
Renton WA 98058-3164
USA
1-800-MSD-2324 (phone - orders)
206-413-1054 (phone)
206-432-6511 (fax)
<tim...@masterstitch.com> (email)
<tim...@aol.com> (email)
<70471...@compuserve.com> (email)
<http://www.masterstitch.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/08/02
CrossStitch Designer and Color ImageImport
System: PC DOS
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$79.95
Version:
Entry modified: 1997/08/02
Cross stitch. Paint style design program.
PixelStitch
System: Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11, Windows 95
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$119.95
Version: 2.0
Entry modified: 1997/08/02
Paint style design program for converting a photo to a chart.
Model Systems ---
PO Box 40-047
Glenfield
Auckland 1310
New Zealand
+64 9 444 1394 (phone)
+64 9 444 1394 (fax)
<mar...@ns.planet.gen.nz> (email)
<http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/ModelSystems/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/07/26
CrossMagic for Windows
System: Windows 3, Windows 95/98/NT, OS/2
Type/Cost: Shareware, US$30
Version: 4.21
Entry modified: 1999/06/20
Database program. Maintains details about threads, charts and
projects. Many reports available.
Chris O'Donnell ---
PO Box 113
Middlebury CT 06762
USA
<chr...@delphi.com> (email)
<http://people.delphi.com/chrisod/pcx2ccs.htm> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/03/22
PCX2CCS
System: Windows 3, Windows 95
Type/Cost: Shareware, cost unknown
Version: 2.0
Entry modified: 1998/03/22
Creates cross stitch charts from PCX files.
PalmPilot Databases
<http://members.aol.com/lhbanchik/PilotStitcher.htm> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/02/20
PalmPilot Databases
System: PalmPilot, Windows
Type/Cost: Free
Version:
Entry modified: 1999/02/20
Floss and fiber databases.
Perry Home Computing
Tena Perry
1305 North H Street, Ste A #136
Lompoc, CA 93436
USA
<in...@PHCSoftware.com> (email)
<http://www.PHCSoftware.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/04/05
Floss Minder
System: Windows 95/98
Type/Cost: Shareware, cost unknown
Version: 2.0
Entry modified: 1999/04/05
Windows based floss and pattern inventory program.
Seeker Software
RMD Inc
Cross Stitch Cottage
#16 Saint Tamany Plaza
Covington, LA 70433
USA
1-800-599-9143 (phone)
504-892-6636 (phone)
<rmd...@compsurf.com> (email)
<http://www.rmdinc.net/software.html> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/02/20
Pro-Stitch
System: PC, Macintosh
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$49.95
Version: 2
Entry modified: 1997/11/16
Pro-Stitch NP
System: PC, Macintosh
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$49.95
Version: 2.0
Entry modified: 1997/11/16
Needlepoint.
Sheridan Software ---
5495 Windmill Lane
Freeland WA 98249
USA
360-331-1868 (phone)
<sher...@whidbey.com> (email)
Entry added/modified: 1996/10/20
Stitch-It II
System: PC Windows, Macintosh
Type/Cost: Commercial, cost unknown
Version:
Entry modified: 1996/10/20
SoftArt Associates ---
13729 Research Blvd., #610-204
Austin, TX 78750
USA
1-800-984-3201 (phone - orders)
512-331-1252 (phone)
512-331-1252 (fax)
<sa...@magicstitch.com> (email)
<http://www.magicstitch.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/01/19
MagicStitch
System: DOS 5.0 or above (can run under Windows 3.1, Windows 95)
Type/Cost: Commercial, US$69.95
Version: 2.0
Entry modified: 1997/01/19
Cross stitch design software. Includes Magic Import which converts
PCX files into cross stitch patterns.
ue-soft
Udo Elger
Wilhelmstrasse 30
D-48455 Bad Bentheim
Germany
069 79122 6235 (fax)
<u...@ue-soft.de> (email)
<http://www.ue-soft.de/html/kreuzstich_mit_pfiff.html> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/06/20
Kreuzstich mit Pfiff
System: Windows 95/98/NT4
Type/Cost: Commercial, DM 59.95 or EUR 30,65
Version: 2.0
Entry modified: 1999/06/20
Cross stitch designer.
Ursa Software ---
17 Camborne Grove
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE8 4EX
UK
(0044) (0) (191) 4775293 (phone)
(0044) (0) (191) 4775293 (fax)
<con...@ursasoftware.com> (email)
<http://www.ursasoftware.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/03/21
The X-Stitch Studio (new for 1999)
System: Windows 95 or later
Type/Cost: Commercial, 79 UK Pounds (70 pounds via the Internet)
Version: 1.2
Entry modified: 1999/03/21
Cross Stitch and Tapestry design program. Drives a scanner
directly, converts pictures into charts. Various stitch styles,
beads, knots, automatic features.
X-Stitch Master Elite
System: Windows
Type/Cost: Commercial, 34.95 UK pounds
Version: 3.K
Entry modified: 1999/03/21
X-Stitch Master Elite
System: Amiga
Type/Cost: Commercial, (20 pounds via Internet)
Version:
Entry modified: 1999/03/21
X-Stitch Master
System: Atari ST
Type/Cost: Commercial, (10 pounds via Internet)
Version:
Entry modified: 1999/03/21
XMaster Designer
Germany
<Thorste...@Planet-Interkom.de> (email)
<http://www.planet-interkom.de/thorsten.seidel/xmaster.htm> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/02/20
XMaster Designer
System: Windows 95 or later
Type/Cost: US$49 in North America, DM 75 in Europe
Version: 2.00
Entry modified: 1999/02/20
Counted cross stitch design program.
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2. Other Lists of Software
Computer Software for Crafters FAQ is available at
<http://www.dozyrosy.demon.co.uk/ukcrafts/incmpfaq.html>.
Cross Stitch:The People, The Stores, The Software and More at
<http://people.delphi.com/chrisod/> is a WWW site maintained by Chris
O'Donnell. It includes her list of Cross Stitch: The Software at
<http://people.delphi.com/chrisod/software.htm>.
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.
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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.
The FAQs are a collection of information that should be of use to
people who do many kinds 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
many people who have been kind enough to share their wisdom with
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...@dnai.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 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
The Needlework FAQs are posted regularly to the
rec.crafts.textiles.needlework newsgroup.
Author/Editor: Kathleen Dyer <kd...@dnai.com>
Posting frequency: Monthly, first weekend after the 15th.
Web and plain text versions at: <http://www.dnai.com/~kdyer/faq.html>
Needlework FAQ: Activities and Events
Online activities and real world consumer shows and classes.
Needlework FAQ: Books and Videotapes
Books and videotapes to improve your needlework knowledge.
Needlework FAQ: Competitions, Selling Designs or Needlework
Tips for entering competitions, selling finished products, and
selling designs.
Needlework FAQ: Computer Software
Information about nearly two dozen computer software companies and
their products for designing charts and maintaining databases.
Needlework FAQ: Counted Cross Stitch Tutorial
Discusses everything from selecting the fabric to framing the
picture (and most things in between).
Needlework FAQ: Creating Cross Stitch Charts
Different ways to create your own cross stitch charts.
Needlework FAQ: Designers and Design Companies
Needlework designers from around the world.
Needlework FAQ: Fabric
Information about evenweave fabrics from 6-count to 45-count,
including fiber content.
Needlework FAQ: Threads, Fibers, Embellishments
Color names or conversion charts for DMC, Anchor, J&P Coates,
Marlette, Medicis, Madeira, Au Ver A Soie, Mill Hill beads, Danish
Flower Thread, DMC Flower Thread, Ginny Thompson Flower Thread,
Kreinik Metallics.
Needlework FAQ: Magazines
Information about needlework magazines from North America, Europe
and Australia.
Needlework FAQ: Manufacturers and Distributors
Contact information for manufacturers and distributors from the
small, specialty companies to the big name brands.
Needlework FAQ: Organizations
Needlework guilds and organizations in North America, Europe and
Australia.
Needlework FAQ: Retailers
Needlework stores and retailers from Singapore to Texas (and places
between).
Needlework FAQ: Stitching and Embroidery Techniques
Short descriptions of different embroidery techniques.
Author/Editor: Kathleen Dyer <kd...@dnai.com>
Posting frequency: Weekly
Plain text versions at: <http://www.dnai.com/~kdyer/faq.html>
Needlework FAQs and Periodic Postings
List of many of the regular RCTN posts.
Rec.crafts.textiles.needlework Mini-FAQ
Very short list of tips about Usenet and RCTN.
Welcome to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Tips about Usenet and RCTN.
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Copyright 1994-1999 Kathleen M. Dyer
All Rights Reserved.
Last modified: June 20, 1999