Learning to Weave by Interweave

NOW includes DMC's 35 new coloursRevolutionize your stitching and design your own cross stitch charts with our new and exclusive cross stitch software! Cross Stitch Designer will allow you to quickly and easily create professional looking cross stitch charts using your Windows PC and printer.The program contains all of the tools, features and functions to create the highest quality designs suitable for working in cross stitch, tapestry, blackwork, hardanger and other needlework styles.The most flexible and user-friendly cross stitch design program available, Cross Stitch Designer will allow you to create charts from photos and design your own patterns, samplers, cards, motifs and borders using your own creativity or using a built-in library of over 4,000 motifs! With hundreds of amazing features, this powerful program will change the way you approach your stitching forever allowing you to create your own unique designs rather than slavishly following others charts.Heres why everyone is getting excited about Cross Stitch Designer:Easy to use with friendly wizards to guide you through different functions.Instantly convert photographs, clip-art, digital camera pictures and internet graphics into stitch charts.Over 4000 motifs and 300 blackwork filling patterns included.Huge range of built-in stitches including full and three-quarter cross stitch, French knots, backstitch, beads and even custom stitches.Shopping list given for every design you create so you can buy all the supplies you need to stitch your design.Multiple undo function lets you step back stitch by stitch if you make a mistake.Realistic fabric simulations show how the finished stitched piece will appear on a wide range of different fabric types.Use up to 200 thread colours per design or use the helpful tool to reduce the number of colours used.Endorsed by DMC and Anchor with up-to-date thread colours and automatic updating of ranges.1000 x 1000 stitch design area is big enough for even the largest projectPrint in colour or black and white symbols or even combine the two.Template library includes templates for aperture cards simply design within the indicated area for a perfect fit.Automatic backstitch outlining saves time and hassle.Add a key to your chart at the click of a button.Export your chart to other programs.Informative and extensive Help file to answer all your questions.If youve always wanted to have a go at creating your own cross stitch designs whether just for fun or to fulfil a dream of becoming a professional cross stitch designer this program is for you. With minimal drawing skills you will be creating stunning and effective results in very little time.