Application Description:
Unleash your creativity with the Cross Stitch Pattern Creator, a versatile tool that empowers you to design your very own cross stitch masterpieces. The app comes equipped with four sample patterns to get you started, and the best part? It's free to download! For just $2.99, you can unlock full functionality and bring your visions to life. For the optimal experience, we highly recommend using a tablet due to the larger size of cross stitch patterns, ensuring you can work with precision and ease.
To begin crafting your personalized cross stitch patterns, simply tap the "Create a Cross Stitch Pattern" button. This will launch the Cross Stitch Pattern Editor, where you can fill in the squares with your chosen DMC floss colors. Feeling adventurous? You can even add custom colors to truly make your pattern unique.
Start by using the pencil tool to fill in squares, shaping your design stitch by stitch. If you make a mistake, the eraser tool is there to help you correct it by clearing filled squares from your pattern. Enhance your design further by choosing from over 80 stamps and borders to add a special touch to your creation.
The button bar at the bottom of the editor is your command center, featuring essential tools:
- DMC Floss Color button - Choose your desired floss color to work with.
- Save button - Safely store your pattern for future use.
- Pencil button - Fill in squares to build your design.
- Eraser button - Remove filled squares and backstitch lines as needed.
- Backstitch button - After selecting a color, add detailed backstitch lines to your pattern.
- Backstitch move button - Adjust the position of backstitches with ease.
- Backstitch move stitch end - Fine-tune the endpoints of your backstitches.
- Stamps button - Add pre-designed stamps to enrich your pattern.
- Borders button - Apply borders that automatically wrap around your design.
- Dropper button - Pick up a color from your pattern and use more of it.
- Bucket button - Fill selected areas with the current color.
- Bucket+ button - Replace one color with another throughout your design.
- Undo button - Reverse your last action.
- Redo button - Reinstate changes you've undone.
- Selection box button - Select a portion of your pattern for editing.
- Cut button - Remove the selected area of your pattern.
- Copy button - Duplicate the selected area to your clipboard.
- Paste button - Add the copied section back onto your pattern and move it to the desired spot.
- Rotate button - Rotate the selected area or the entire pattern.
- Flip right/left button - Mirror your pattern horizontally.
- Flip top/bottom button - Mirror your pattern vertically.
- Zoom in button - Enlarge your view for detailed work.
- Zoom out button - Reduce your view for an overall look.
- Symbols button - Show symbols corresponding to color values for easy reference.
- Picture button - Convert a photo from your device into a cross stitch pattern.
- Social media button - Share your creations via email, text, or other social platforms.
- Resize bars - Adjust the size of your pattern using the bars at the bottom right corner.
- Option settings - Customize your grid color, fill style, and choose to hide the row/column counter.
- Instruction page - View a list of DMC colors used and estimated finished sizes for different Aida cloth sizes.
- Finished Product page - Preview how your pattern will look when completed, with the option to change the fabric color.
With the Cross Stitch Pattern Creator, every stitch you make is a step toward a beautifully crafted piece of art. Dive into the world of cross stitch and let your creativity shine!