To choose an embroidery pattern, earlier you had to subscribe to several expensive needlework magazines, which were published once or twice a month, and today it’s enough just to go online. In addition, there are many programs for creating patterns for cross-stitch from any image or photo.
"Cross": Russian software
The software allows you to create embroidery patterns based on uploaded images: photos, pictures in different formats. The interface is simple and convenient, the program is completely in Russian. After loading the image, you need to set the required size of the finished scheme, select the manufacturers of mouline thread for which the scheme will be selected. After that, the software will automatically create a circuit and a key map.
There are necessary functions for the full editing of embroidery patterns obtained automatically. In manual mode, single stitches are deleted, refinement by individual stitches, removal of transitional colors is possible. All necessary tools can be found on the panel. There are instructions, video tutorials in the public domain and support (phone, online consultant on the site, e-mail) - all in Russian.
This is one of the few programs for creating cross-stitch patterns, which is being finalized by the developers and updated from time to time. Any user can write a response and suggest useful features. In just a couple of weeks, developers will add a feature (if it really turns out to be useful) to the service pack. Updating to the latest version occurs automatically when connected to the Internet.
“Embroidery is Simple!”
The free program for creating cross-stitch patterns is in no way inferior to similar software from foreign manufacturers. You can upload any image, edit while preserving the specified parameters and without losing important elements, adapt the colors to a specific brand of mouline thread. The program has a clear interface, quickly develops a scheme that can be immediately sent to print.
A simple program for beginners
The easiest program for beginners to create patterns for embroidery is software Stitch Art Easy! Fully in automatic mode, drawings and photographs are perfectly worked out, and if necessary, the scheme is manually finalized using a set of tools. A huge plus of software that any needlewoman who has ever tried to create a scheme and a color map on her own will appreciate, given the limited number of colors, the color of the image is preserved to the maximum. The interface is friendly to the user, the whole process of preparing the circuit is semi-automatic (using the "Preparation Wizard").
EmbroBox: mixed reviews
The program has the same functions as other software for creating patterns for cross-stitch. EmbroBox automatically converts any image. Analogues of shades of thread from different manufacturers are given, the length of the thread, the size of future embroidery on the canvas of the selected size, the cost of materials are calculated. There are functions for previewing work, printing with a breakdown into A4 pages, and exporting to a jpg file. The program has not been updated for a long time, and in the reviews, users note that the software is suitable only for small images.
Pattern maker viewer
The software is suitable for those who have already figured out in simpler applications. The disadvantage of the program for creating embroidery patterns is that the interface is completely English. In the application, you can create a symbolic picture, color or mixed. There are all the necessary standard functions: setting the size of the finished embroidery, creating the legend of the scheme, correction of the downloaded image, calculator. For beginners, special video tutorials have been created that can be downloaded for free. Images created in Pattern Maker Viewer can be used to embroider portraits and pictures with beads.
Stoik Stitch Creator: Advanced Tools
The program supports several formats and layers, twenty-five different types of embroidery, a wide list of built-in tools for creating schemes and processing photos, contacts various online catalogs (with the possibility of updating) to search for flowers from various manufacturers. All schemes are optimized for the most popular brands of mouline thread, the palette is automatically optimized to fit the set of available colors.
Creating Embroidery Patterns in PC Stitch
The software is not Russified, and developers are in no hurry to translate the program into Russian, so for some needlewomen work can cause difficulties. But still the interface is simple, so even without knowledge of English, you can create a simple scheme from the picture. A significant drawback: there is no backlight, so it is very difficult to determine a single cross that needs to be removed.
Cross Stitch Professional Platinum
The software is used to create unique cross-stitch patterns. There is a function to convert digital photos for embroidery. As a result, a complete image is created, which usually does not require additional editing. There are several versions of software: for creating patterns for hand embroidery and embroidery machines. This ensures accurate color reproduction for every need. Among the shortcomings can be noted a large set of options that need to be studied before starting work. For beginners, the application may seem too difficult.
Pixel Stitch: Basic Features Only
The program for creating cross stitch patterns has a limited set of tools, but the quality of the finished pattern does not suffer from this. There are all basic functions, but users have problems with file compatibility for a software solution. Before buying, you must definitely consider the trial version well.
Paid version of Win Stitch
The program is paid, but there is a two-week trial period. However, at this time, all received images can only be saved in the internal format, and after the trial period they will simply disappear if the version is not paid or registered. In addition, there are restrictions on the image being created (1024 x 1024 pixels, no more than 256 colors), the built-in gamut of color threads does not include Russian manufacturers. New versions will not be released anymore, but the installer can still be downloaded.