Needlewomen can always find embroidery patterns for both floss and beads on sale, but what to do if the selection in the store is not satisfactory, or you really want to embroider a favorite painting by an artist, or maybe even a portrait of a loved one. For this purpose, there are a large number of different programs on the Internet that can independently create and provide embroidery patterns for printing from a photograph or picture.
Programs for viewing and creating embroidery patterns
Programs for creating embroidery patterns are a very convenient tool, they allow you to:
- Create full-fledged drawings from uploaded images and photographs.
- Set the size, color palette, canvas size, and quality of the material used for subsequent work.
- Create graphics for partial embroidery with the ability to print the image on fabric.
- Refine the resulting drawings at your discretion or even create them from scratch using drawing.
Usually, such programs are very easy to use and allow you to get the desired result in just a few clicks, and they also do not take up much space in the memory of your PC or gadget.
Attention! The resulting schemes can be saved, modified and reused in the future.
In addition to the outlined action plan, applications will offer a view of the finished future product and a ready-made key plan indicating the codes of materials according to catalogs for the convenience of purchasing them in the store. Such programs will greatly facilitate the work of creative needlewomen who want to create unusual and unique works.
"Cross 2.0" - cross stitch on any photo
"Cross 2.0" is a specially created program for designing embroidery patterns from pictures or photographs. There are three versions of the "Cross 2.0" program: basic - its cost as of February 2020 is 900 rubles, advanced - 1,400 rubles, master version - 2,250 rubles. You can order on the official website of the company.
Important! From time to time, the site runs promotions, and then the purchase price is significantly reduced.
There is also a demo version on the site to try the application in operation and understand whether it is worth buying. To receive it, you need to enter your email address in a special window and click on the "download demo" button located in the upper right corner of the site.
Basic program "Cross 2.0":
- creates a cross stitch chart from a picture or photo;
- offers to customize the desired product size, canvas size, number of colors, detail, select the brand of floss;
- prints the resulting image and saves it.
In the advanced version, in addition to all the above characteristics, the following are added:
- the ability to include or remove colors;
- single crosses are automatically removed;
- partial stitching of the canvas (for example: the face and other parts of the body will be printed, and items of clothing, nature, and the interior around will be embroidered).
The master version is supplemented with some more features, including:
- the ability to make adjustments to the image before starting to create the drawing;
- drawing from scratch on your own;
- manual revision of the design (replacing colors in individual cells and the overall color scheme, finishing stitches, including French knots, etc.).
To work in the program, you only need to upload a photo and decide on the parameters. "Cross 2.0" will automatically create a schedule, which will only need to be modified (if desired) and printed. Upon completion of the work, the following will be offered: a diagram, a key map and a picture of the future embroidery.
For your information! The program "Cross 2.0" is very simple and easy to use, allows you to edit and refine images as you wish, which is very convenient.
"Biserok 2.0" - creating bead embroidery patterns from photographs
The program "Biserok 2.0" is an application similar to "Krestik 2.0", only used to create patterns when embroidering pictures with beads. The official site offers the same set of versions at the same price as those indicated above for "Krestik 2.0". The capabilities of the versions also coincide with one difference - the characteristics of the beads (weight, size, color, manufacturer) will be offered for use.
Both programs were developed by Russian programmers and will definitely appeal to domestic needlewomen.
Pattern Maker
The Pattern Maker program is designed to create cross stitch patterns. It is freely available absolutely free of charge, and has Russian-language versions. Pattern Maker has a fairly simple interface, allowing even a beginner to understand how to work with it. A wide range of tools makes it possible to edit both downloaded images and received images. Pattern Maker allows you to choose:
- Stitch type (cross stitch, half cross stitch, quadruple cross stitch, miniature stitch, back stitch or French knot).
- Color palette (number of colors up to 240) for more accurate image rendering
- A version of a ready-made pattern (with stitches, colored squares, symbolic).
The application is simply installed on the computer by unpacking the archive and installing one file.
There is also a version without installation, allowing you to work in it from a storage device. Pattern Maker is loved by many needlewomen for its simplicity, wide range of colors, the ability to work with embroidery that will be performed by the machine, a large selection of tools and options for creating unique patterns.
EmbroBox
EmbroBox is another great program for cross stitching from a photo. This application is Russian-language, available for free download. EmbroBox embroidery, in addition to the image of the scheme, independently calculates the size of the canvas for embroidery, the number of threads that will be needed to complete the work, and the amount that will have to be spent on materials.
These actions can be performed provided that the relevant data is entered (price of the skein, length of threads in the skein, size of the drawing). The graphic editor converts the downloaded images into patterns, selects thread colors, allows editing and printing with a breakdown by sheets.
The most important difference of this program is the quick calculation of the required materials, which is very convenient, especially for school-age needlewomen, who find it difficult to do this on their own and have to turn to adults.
"Portable Mosaic"
A highly specialized program for creating unique mosaic patterns. It allows you to create your own pattern for a carpet or napkin, which can then be cross-stitched or beaded.
The graphic editor is very simple and does not even require installation. Launched from a storage device, it will help you draw a mosaic up to 300 cells in length and width, save it and print it.
PC Stitch Pro
Free program in Russian. It will help not only to reformat the downloaded picture into a pattern, but also to scan it. PC Stitch Pro is a professional graphic editor for its huge number of functions, among them:
- A wide range of pattern sizes from the smallest to 999 by 999 cells.
- Edit multiple projects in the same style.
- Backlight of a certain color for ease of operation.
- A large selection of tools for copying, cutting out parts of the diagram, rotating, applying signatures, recoloring, dividing into sections, and so on.
And this is in addition to the basic capabilities that allow you to create, edit and print a high-quality pattern diagram very quickly.
For your information! PC Stitch Pro is chosen by many needlewomen for its convenience and ease of use.
Stitch Art Easy
Another easy-to-use program for developing cross stitch patterns. It is also available for free download and has a clear interface in Russian.
Stitch Art Easy converts an image into a graphic diagram, which can then be exported to Excel for editing. The application can also set the size of the drawing and the number of colors.
PM Stitch Creator
Free cross stitch program in several versions.
Allows you to create patterns in digital and color, has a set of editing tools, allows you to depict a chart in stitches with virtual needles yourself, optimizes the color palette.
Pixel Stitch
The program for creating embroidery Pixel Stitch (pixel line) will transform the image, create a convenient drawing, match the colors with the available threads and provide a scheme in PDF format along with keys and a legend for the embroidery. Unfortunately, the program is not very popular, there is no technical support, and it is difficult to find it on the Internet.
Important! Programs for cross stitch patterns make work much easier and save time for needlewomen.
With such a graphical interface at hand, you can transform any image, photograph, or artist's painting into a pattern, you just need to scan it and upload it. Such applications, in addition to composing, provide the ability to edit the resulting pattern, change its size, canvas size, number of stitches, and color palette.
It will provide a schedule in a convenient format (digital, text, color), provide a legend and keys, calculate the consumption of fabric and threads, select a thread company that best suits the color scheme, and even calculate the costs of purchasing all the necessary materials.
Today, there is a large selection of programs, simple and convenient, paid and free, stationary and online in Russian, among which lovers of embroidering unique works will be able to choose the most suitable one.
