Yiota Christodoulou asked:


What a great way of receiving cross stitch patterns on an email or a download! Saving on postage fees and the fact that you don’t have to wait for days to receive a cross stitch chart by post is absolutely great. The only thing you need is a printer!

As many online cross stitch stores offer amazing downloadble/printable products, buyers have a great opportunity and many choices.

However there are some guidelines to help buyers make the right choice and be certain that the cross stitch chart they chose is reaching their expectations.

First browse the seller’s website and read carefully what they offer. When purchasing a cross stitch pattern you must receive the following:

* Cross stitch chart in black & white symbols or chart in color

* List of threads required

* The picture/image used to make the pattern

* The finished picture of how your cross stitch project will look like when completed (either in virtual stitches or “real” stitches.

It is very important for the seller to offer all of the above. Another way to be certain of the product’s guality is to look for any free cross stitch charts. Search the seller’s website for any free cross stitch patterns to download. Try to download a few and check out the quality. Are you happy with the result? Satisfied with the chart? Are the symbols big enough to read them? Is the pattern clear and easy to read? Is there a complete list of threads? If you are satisfied with the free cross stitch chart, then it is most likely that you will be satisfied with the products this website has to offer.

Another good way of choosing a cross stitch pattern is to look for how many colors the pattern is offering. This might seem irrelevant but it is not. In my personal opinion taking into consideration my many years of experience, the more colors the chart offers the better quality and resolution in the picture. More colors in a cross stitch pattern, it means the chart offers you details and shades. Especially if you are looking for fine art cross stitch patterns, then you definitely need more colors in the chart. However, be careful on the amount of colors used in the chart. Too many colors might be difficult to keep up with and only experienced stitchers should go for it. My opinion is that a cross stitch pattern up to 60 colors can capture a detailed image. If you don’t feel comfortable stitching a project with 150 colors, then do not buy it.

I hope this simple guide will help buyers choose a downloadable/printable cross stitch pattern with confidence.



GILBERT

c_patching asked:


I am a novice Cross Stitcher and have purchased a Thomas Kinkade printed kit. I’ve already put samples of the corresponding floss by the stitch symbol chart and taped the edges of my canvas to prevent fraying. I’m ready to start the project, but I’m noticing that the chart and the actual print on the canvas are not matching up in the count. For instance, there are more squares on the chart from a point to the edge than there are from the corresponding point on the print to the edge of the printed canvas. I”m also noticing that the chart and printed canvas aren’t really matching up from point to point either. I seem to remember my mom saying something about finding the center of the canvas and starting from there. So can someone who is practiced and knowledgable about this craft please tell me how one follows an embellished cross stitich pattern correctly?

ISRAEL

kscarmex asked:


I’m new to cross stitching and want to use some patterns I found online, but have no idea how to actually transfer that to my canvas. Please help!

DWAYNE

periwinkle135 asked:


I know there are many places out there and I have tons of books, but I’m looking for something in particular. If anyone knows where I can find a vintage baseball or baseball-related cross stitch pattern, I would appreciate it. When I do a search, I keep coming up with the same sites that offer no help. Thanks in advance!

BERNARDO

Princess Y asked:


I’m looking for a fashion cross stitch pattern online. By fashion I mean like quotes from fashion designers, dress form, that sort of thing. I also need it to be free! Thx!

DERRICK

Diane L asked:


I was trying to make my own cross stitch pattern/chart, but unfortunately I cannot find graphics ideal for cross stitch.

TROY

m_chuard asked:


I am new to cross stitching and I would like to purchase a chart online. But I am unsure on how I will buy the stitch floss. There is over 50 different DMC colors to the pattern. What is the best way to get them?

NORRIS