![]() ![]() However it’s still used by DMC France along with many other major pattern makers. ILSoft used to be a major playing cross stitch generation programs, but started to drop from general usage as other programs came to market. Print to PDF: No, you can download another (free) program called CutePDF to do this Finally, you cannot export to PDF using the program itself you can download an additional program that acts as a fake printer to do this though. Recently, a whole load of new apps don’t support KGchart patterns, meaning they aren’t as useful. The second issue is its a little buggy it used to be our best pick, but as PCstitch started to improve, KG Chart just couldn’t keep up. There are however four things to note firstly the colors can sometimes be a little red-based so require manual picking. It’s the third most used program out there, and for $35 is a steal. There are also forums and an email for support and issues. It’s been created by a non-stitcher, but their understanding of our needs is great. The cross stitch section also has many tutorials.KG Chart has a fantastic set of stitches, incredible ease of use, and a lot of regular, and worthwhile updates. You can also check out the cross stitch section on Reddit and refer to their FAQ document that is full of tips & instructions. I sell a beginner’s kit in my Etsy shop, which includes an instruction booklet, cross stitching needle, and embroidery scissors, which can get you started on any project! This was a great way to get started with the craft. I learned by buying a DMC kit from my local chain craft store it had all the needed supplies and decent instructions, too. Getting started with cross stitch is really simple. It is a great basic chart-maker, and the price is hard to beat. I’ve posted a basic tutorial explaining how I use Photoshop to edit images before importing them into MacStitch you can read it here.īefore I had MacStitch, I also used a free program called KG-Chart (Windows only). png, and use MacStitch’s image conversion feature to turn it into a chart. Usually I use Adobe Photoshop to edit an image to the size I want (with one pixel equal to one stitch), save the file as a. I use a cross stitch chart program called MacStitch (which is Mac only, but the same company makes an apparently identical program for Windows called WinStitch). How do you make your cross stitch charts? However, please do use them to make things for yourself, your friends, your family, or anyone else who needs some cross stitching in their life, and feel free to share them on your favorite social media with a link back to. Unless the chart itself says otherwise, the free charts I post are for personal use only please do not sell the charts, include them in kits for sale, or sell items made with the charts. Email me: Find me on your favored social medium:.I also collect postcards & run a blog about that over at deltiolog. I also enjoy sewing and knitting, and I dabble in quilting and needle felting, too. I started with a simple craft-store kit, and was so enamoured, I quickly learned how to make my own patterns so that I could stitch whatever I imagined. Welcome to PDX-stitch, a cross stitching & other needlecraft blog! I’m Kate, and I live in Portland, Oregon, AKA the Rose City, AKA the city where it rains so much you have to find indoor fun - like crafting.
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