Torrent Cross Stitch Professional Platinum
Ted Brathwaite
Cross Stitch Professional for Windows can be used for converting photographs and clipart into cross stitch charts. It can also be used to design charts starting with a blank sheet. Charts can be produced complete with colour key, simulation of stitched result and thread organiser cards.
As well as the 3 versions for hand stitching, there are also 2 designed for digitising for machine. The digitising process is completely automatic once the cross stitch design is entered by drawing or scanning.
The program features advanced tools such as layered objects, despeckling, smoothing, shape drawing etc.
Image importing features sophisticated colour reduction and matching and is not a simple majority colour reduction. Manufacturers colour ranges have been measured accuratley using a spectrophotometer to ensure matching between screen colours and the finished stitched result.
The Plus and Publisher versions include export capability including huge image export and pdf creation without the need for additional pdf creation software.
Cross Stitch Professional for Windows can be used for converting photographs and clipart into cross stitch charts. It can also be used to design charts starting with a blank sheet. Charts can be produced complete with colour key, simulation of stitched result and thread organiser cards.
As well as the 3 versions for hand stitching, there are also 2 designed for digitising for machine. The digitising process is completely automatic once the cross stitch design is entered by drawing or scanning.
The program features advanced tools such as layered objects, despeckling, smoothing, shape drawing etc.
Image importing features sophisticated colour reduction and matching and is not a simple majority colour reduction. Manufacturers colour ranges have been measured accuratley using a spectrophotometer to ensure matching between screen colours and the finished stitched result.
The Plus and Publisher versions include export capability including huge image export and pdf creation without the need for additional pdf creation software.
An easy to use program but with many features not found on packages of higher price. Easy conversion of photos into charts with matching to manufacturers thread colours. Layered design capability and full video help system to explain everything in detail. See downloads page for demo. (Now suitable for hand stitch charts and machine output)
A more feature rich program making it easier and faster to simplify scanned pictures and incorporating many time saving design tools. Automatic filling for blackwork, layered object alignment tools, shaded overlaps on printouts and many more extras. See downloads page for demo. (Now suitable for hand stitch charts and machine output)
A program tailored to commercial production of charts or silk screen printing. Add text instructions and company logos etc to the printed chart with fully integerated word processor. Generates silk screen colour separations for tapestry or printed cross stitch designs. Incorporates block oversizing according to printing order of layers. Allows printing of life-size "Stitched" models for selling of kits without the need to stitch the designs. Ideal for exhibitions or point of sale displays. (Now suitable for hand stitch charts and machine output)
As of 15 January 2016 we have added machine output in DST format to all our cross stitch software. The original Machine Cross Stitch is thus discontinued. For other machine formats we recommend the free Wilcom resizer to convert DST to many machine formats.
Due to the nature of the product being PDF files I cannot accept refunds or exchanges. This goes with most brick and mortar stores selling a pattern leaflet, they cannot guarantee the pattern wasn't photocopied and then returned, just like I can't guarantee the PDF file has been deleted.
These may be returned at the customer's expense, unless of course the item is damaged or flawed then we will cover the shipping cost back. Once item(s) are returned the refund will be the price paid minus the shipping costs. Extra costs that are accrued during the shipment to your country (Custom's costs and taxes) are not included in the refund.
Due to personal hygiene issues we will not be able to accept returns or exchanges of these items, unless of course they are damaged or flawed when received. Please refer to Needleminders and Accessories if this is the case.
*All patterns are protected by copyright law and due to the nature of PDF files it is illegal to share or pass on the file(s). Please respect my designs and if someone is interested in a pattern feel free to direct them to my web site. This is my main income and for me to continue designing I need support if you love my designs.
By purchasing my cross stitch patterns, either PDF or hard copy, you are agreeing to not copy, sell or give away illegal patterns. This includes but is not limited to e-mailing PDF files to friends, uploading PDF files to sharing sites, scanning patterns into your computer or other device to upload to sharing sites or pass along to your friends, selling the PDF files or photo copying hard copies to give away. Copyright law is serious and those found violating these laws and conditions will be invoiced or prosecuted.
A new system from the creator of CaterpillerCrossStitch, Love It Stitch It offers a very simple, easy to use pattern program online. Whilst it does rank well for actual pattern creation the biggest drawback is the cost. At a monthly charge rate, it appeals more to small pattern store operators than occasional pattern makers.
Patterncreator.com is a great online option. It has everything you need but is limited to a maximum of 250250 stitching area, which considering the price point is a MAJOR issue. Too expensive, and with other better alternatives out there, its a surprise this cross stitch generator is still in use.
All online pattern makers have one big problem: limitations. With a large 300300 stitching area, quite good image editing and color selection, patternsforyou should be better, but its just not that great at making patterns.
A nice editor, with quite a few options, however weirdly has a size selection only in inches. Due to the low cost of the per pattern fee, it ranks better than other more advanced online pattern makers, but its simple functions and poor patterns make it a worry to use sometimes.
Relitively unknown in the cross stitch space, this newish program does a great job at making patterns. However lacking a few features that might score it higher, such as amount of colors, it does well, but not perfectly.
The new online photo converter from DMC lacks some of the finesse of other online converters, giving a questionable result, however, the unique feature of being able to buy all the threads for the pattern and then getting the pattern for free made it rate well with our testers.
As a craft pattern app maker, you would expect craftdesignonline to be quite good, and it is, however its make for the younger market, with very limited image editing and a 100100 stitch area. It does have a cool feature of sharing your patterns though!
Cross Stitch Creator does a good job at converting images into pattern and has recently been updated to edit patterns after generation, but its real features are how it allows you to mark up the pattern as you go, the only pattern maker on the list that goes beyond just making patterns.
From the same creators as our number 1 Windows and Mac choice, WinStitch & MacStitch, now comes a free software based on the same great software. What makes this particularly fantastic is that its simple. Its not great if you want to start a business, but as a place to start making your own patterns, its fantastic! It also works on Linux without having to compile!
I have a cross-stitch my dad made and framed for my son Jack when he was born. He did not use glass when framing a lot of his cross-stitches. This one has spots on it just from hanging for 30 years, would love to clean it up and give it back to my son when his first baby is born this May. Any advice on how best to attack? I have photos to share.
Hi, I was wondering if you could tell me which of these software programs can export your design to an embroidery machine format like Hobbyware Pattern Maker could? THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP. jUDY
Hey so ive actually been hand drawing alot of patterns. Especially minis
As ive never found a product that does line work. Eg rather then making an outline black crosses making them actual backstitch. Or has the option to switch between the 2 at the bare minimum?
Any suggestion?/have you seen any that do this?
Both WinStitch and PCstitch have robust backstitch systems. I would go with either of those.
Personally, I like WinStitch a little better as it allows you to have layers, so you can select only specific layers and move them around, etc.
StitchBuddy has been written by an Apple enthusiast giving you all essential features directly in Mac OS X to make machine embroidery fun! Do you love machine embroidery? Is your favorite computer a Mac running Mac OS X?
Stitches is a professional level cross-stitching and charting application for Mac OS X. Stitches allows anyone to create and design their own cross-stitch charts, either from scratch or by importing photos, drawings and clipart.
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