1. Color Swapping Cross Stitch Patterns : Conversion Tips
Jan 12, 2024 · Some reasons you might want to try changing the colors in a cross stitch pattern, as well as some general tips for how to go about it.
Some reasons you might want to try changing the colors in a cross stitch pattern, as well as some general tips for how to go about it.

2. Creating Cross-Stitch Charts with Consistent Colors - Thread Bare
Thread uses subtractive color which is more like mixing paint (and often uses cyan, magenta, yellow, and black instead of the 'RGB' used for displays).
Describing color sounds simple until you consider all the factors that affect the results. Learn how it impacts cross-stitch and why your charts may be wrong

3. Customising Cross Stitch Skin Tones - Catkin and Lillie
May 1, 2023 · This guide has been compiled from suggestions from a number of stitchers and gives options for light tones/highlights, midtones and dark tones/shadows.
I had been designing cross stitch patterns for quite a few years before I attempted a person (well, actually it was a mermaid!) and encountered the need for skin tones.I started out by selecting some pale peachy skin tones, tried a few options and found a combination I liked.But I wasn't happy making the pattern available with only one skin tone and became curious to see what was available to guide the customisation of different cross stitch skin tone options.I found a couple of really great art

4. How to Stitch Blends with the Loop Method - Little Lion Stitchery
It's really simple. Take your first color (starting with the loop method) and stitch half stitches as you normally would. Then take your second color.
Are you tired of your blends looking speckled more than creating a smooth transition from light to dark colors? Previously, I never cared for blends. I never liked the look of my blends until I created this method. I would have rather just used an “in-between” floss color. Problem solved. To me, blends are supposed...

5. Size, Color, Sharpening & Dithering for Custom Cross-Stitch Chart Design
How to choose the right image size, colors, sharpening & dithering options when making a custom cross-stitch chart to produce the best quality pattern.

6. Cross stitching on coloured fabric - Catkin and Lillie
Aug 24, 2020 · There are lots of times when you might want to use coloured or patterned fabric for your cross stitch piece but here are just some of the ...
Would you like to try cross stitching on coloured or patterned fabric but don't know where to start?Or maybe you've never even really considered stitching on coloured fabric. Read on to find out when you might want to use it, how to choose a colour, and tips for stitching on dark fabric.Hands up if you automatically grab some white fabric to start stitching a new design. *raises hand*It's so easy to reach for what you know, which in my case is 16 count white Aida. There are lots of benefits to t

7. Block stitch or stitch as you go? - A FREE forum for Cross Stitchers
I've just about convinced myself on the right method to use but just keep good track of floss color to symbol designated to that color. Leroy. Top. User ...
What you're describing is called Parking. Everyone has their own methods for it, but the concept is that you work in a 10x10 stitch block, working each color as needed in rows within the block and then parking the floss in the next spot you will need it at. It works really well for full coverage pieces as well as confetti heavy pieces where you have lots and lots of color changes with just a few stitches of each or even individual stitches. Another common thing people do with parking is that instead of starting at the center, they start in the corner.
8. A beginner's guide to cross stitch - Stitched Modern
Learning how to cross stitch is easy, and these instructions for beginners will get you stitching in no time!
Cross stitch is making a comeback among modern makers and crafters. Learning how to cross stitch is easy, and these instructions for beginners will get you stitching in no time! What is cross stitch? Cross stitch is a form of counted thread embroidery that has been around for ages, and it is one of the easiest forms of

9. Good times for a change - Follow the White Bunny
Jan 21, 2012 · I wanted to add something to the lettering that was traditional and chose the Danish Birds from a vintage cross stitch book. I didn't stick to ...
For the past couple of days I've been working (quite fanatically I must add) on this cross stitch piece. There was a reason why I started ...