Embroidery is an art that can depict anything. The same picture, photograph, drawing, but much more appreciated due to the fact that it requires much more strength for the embodiment. It happens that you want to embroider something, but there are no suitable schemes on the Internet. Especially when I decided to embroider a photo. But this is such a great gift. Soul and heart are enclosed in it, if you are given this miracle from a floss, it means that you are very appreciated and respected. A self-made present was always valued more than what was bought. A program for creating patterns for embroidery comes to the rescue! It is not in vain that they say that it is not so difficult to embroider a picture, how to find a good pattern.
What is the essence of these programs and how do they work?
The bottom line is simple, you just upload the necessary photo and get a scheme by which you can create. Choose how it will look. It can be symbols, signs, each denotes a certain color. In general, the same as in the usual schematic drawing. If the finished result does not have many colors of different shades, then you can make the scheme more visual. Each box will indicate what color the future cross should be.
The program for creating cross-stitch patterns indicates which article has a certain color of some popular mouline thread firms. Used such as Anchor, DMC, Coats and others. This is very convenient in that you do not have to run through all the hardware stores in search of suitable shades. You immediately know what you need. It is advisable to use the recommended companies, because they create high-quality material. This saves you from problems such as tangling and tearing.
You yourself choose the number of colors that should be used, their smoothing and image size.
The program for creating embroidery patterns can be paid, free, work online on the Internet or require downloading to a computer.
"Cross"
“Cross” is an excellent choice for those who decide to create a picture embroidered with a cross. The program is paid and is installed on the computer. The cost depends on the version, ranging from about 1000 to 2000 rubles. Russian programmers were engaged in its development, so the interface language is Russian and mouline thread are only those that can be purchased in our stores.
Its difference from free analogues is in the quality of the finished result. That is, this program for creating patterns for embroidery better processes the image for more convenient and understandable use. The picture will be as close as possible to the photo. This is due to the fact that single crosses are automatically deleted, a partial fill is proposed (necessary in some paintings, such as portraits or icons), you can manually correct the flaws.
The program is always finalized and automatically updated on your computer. It includes educational video tutorials and instructions.
Embrobox
EmbroBox embroidery design software has the advantage of calibration. Before starting work, you choose how many threads you embroider, count how many cells per ten centimeters of canvas, indicate the data on the threads to calculate the cost, determine the structure of the fabric. Not all programs possess such data, and this one is also free, but it is installed on a computer.
Jobs can be saved, then opened and modified.
A great option for those who want to get a high-quality result without material costs.
Myxmap and XFloss
Xfloss works online. This is more convenient because you do not have to spend time on installation and allocate space on your computer. This program for creating patterns for cross stitch from a photo is less practical. Suitable for small, light work. More complex drawings with small details will not be shown very high quality. Much will have to be completed manually in the editor.
You can very quickly print the diagram in large format.
In general, the program is not bad, but the schemes are not always accurate.
Myxmap is a program for creating patterns for embroidery, which also works online. You choose colors as you wish or use automatic selection. You can mix two colors that are close in hue to get a third. So the image will be as close as possible to the original.
Pattern maker for cross stitch
Many consider this program the best of all options. In the working interface you will find a large number of buttons that allow you to process the image as you like. It is very functional. The Foreground tool requires special attention, it allows you to highlight the main colors.
Automatically single crosses are not fixed, yet this program for creating patterns for cross-stitch is free and does not provide all the functions that, for example, “Cross” has. But you can highlight the crosses of the same color and get rid of them yourself.
"Beads"
Beads automatically selects colors for future embroidery in accordance with Preciosa's assortment of beads from the Czech Republic. Distributes a large picture into small parts, which allows you to see in detail every detail, without spoiling your eyesight. Also, defects can be corrected manually. It has training information. Separately, you can create material for embroidery on fabric.
Installed on a computer. The price for the basic version is up to 1000 rubles, the master version costs a little more - 2000.
When choosing an image to create embroidery, consider several factors:
- There should be high quality and image resolution.
- Skip faded or too dark areas, as usually floss threads are bright colors.
- You should not choose a too bright original, which is already “painful” to look at, hurts your eyes.
- Keep a balance of colors. Everything should be even.
- Too many-colored images require many different shades and colors to get a decent result.
- If you are not sure that you have the patience to embroider the big picture, then do not choose a photograph with a lot of small details as the basis.
The program for creating patterns for embroidery will help you make an unusual picture and instead of the usual photographs in the framework you will have masterpieces. And you can’t just find a better gift than an embroidered picture!