Crossstitchforum - A FREE forum for Cross Stitchers

If you are looking for helpful tips for photo to cross stitch designing there is a fairly new blog with some basic techniques at http://www.journalvillage.com/laydenwithstitches/ You can even request a "Demo" to be posted on the blog if you would like a technique demonstrated. Just e-mail ...

Hi Katz,
If you have a picture picked out, I'd be very happy to help you work out a design that you are happy with. Just e-mail me and send a .jpg if you can.
service@laydenwithstitches.4t.com
Elaine

I have only found 1 Chart. You can view it here....
http://www.allcrossstitch.co.uk/shoppin ... re%20Bears
sorry, not much help.
Elaine

Finally-a forum just for photo to cross stitchers. If converting your photos is of an interest to you you can help be one of the first stitchers to get the forum going. There is also a site index so those in charge of this forum can advertise with free link, banner and voting. You can see our member...

Was someone looking for tiger designs? I received this link today and thought I'd pass it on. I think the offer is only valid in UK. I'm in Canada. Hope someone else can use it. http://www.cross-stitching.com/offers/Gold40.htm I love this magazine and recommend it to any stitcher that likes large de...

My hobbycraft has an extensive list too.

http://www.myhobbycraft.com/tech/needfaq.asp#con_books

Hi PhotoStitcher, I've had a chance to see your work in the "Gallery". You do wonderful work and I love the piece of your daughter and step-son. What a great angle and because it's from a photo, it's truly a family treasure. I'd be happy to show it in Layden With Stitches Blogger-"Sti...

Denise, Here is a free pattern idea that may intrigue you. http://www.webstitch.co.nz/crossfree1.html or 1-2-3 Stitch have lots of patterns at reasonable prices http://www.123stitch.com/love.html or I have a free design your may like http://static.flickr.com/55/120645357_43e80f8bdd_t.jpg or you may ...

But I have a question regarding fabric that has slightly stronger colours. Im not very creative when it comes to making changes. So if i have a chart that says to use white fabric then I stitch it on white. I was looking online the other day at some of the lovely colours that are available. How do ...

http://www.xsmagdb.com/ Magazine Database http://xs.houseofkats.com/freebies.html#P Comprehensive Freebie List http://laydenwithstitches.4t.com/custom.html Cross-Stitch Software Programs http://laydenwithstitches.4t.com Photo to cross-stitch how-to's http://www.webitude.com/xstitch/links.html -----...

Here is the most comprehensive list that I have found yet for cross-stitch freebies. It's from Cherished Time Kiyo's Cross Stitch Page Cross stitch Freebies Links. This list of links is so detailed they even have my site there under Photo to Cross Stitch.

http://xs.houseofkats.com/freebies.html#P

I want to show the WWW how amazingly talented and creative stitchers are. If you have a photo to cross stitch design or know someone who does, I'd like to dispay it here http://laydenwithstitches.4t.com/photo4.html This is a free service. There is no payments. Just want to show the world what stitch...

Rose,
Dragon Dreams has a cute white striped cat in the window design that might be adaptable. You can see it here
http://dragondreams.accra.ca/candt.html

Has anyone ever used PC Stitch, or any other design software, to create your own charts from digital images? I'm looking to buy something like this, but it sure is on the expensive side, and I don't want to waste my money. Any opinions would be gratefully received. Happy stitching! Hi Sungirl, I th...

Actually, I was referring to Andrea's comment.

I'm 26 and here most of people things that cross stitch is a thing for old people.

But the best weapon I ever had for my teenagers was GUILT.
I won't win any Parent of the Year awards for that but, you gotta do what works for you.

Stitch something for them. They stop with the "old" comments and start bragging to others about how talented you are.

This little tidbit, I thought would be amusing to some. Did you know that: On Wednesday, at two minutes and three seconds after 1:00 in the morning, the time and date will be 01:02:03, 04/05/06. That won't ever happen again in our lifetimes. You may now return to your (normal? {if any stitcher's lif...

I came across this forum today. There doesn't seem to have been much activity here lately but there are 75 members from around the world. It could revive though and be useful to some members. xcross international Here you can swap/trade material you have for material that someone has, related with c...

Hi to all-Have any of you tried stitching patterns of your own pet? That's what my website is all about. I don't sell anything, just show you how I do it. I'm always available to help you out too. I am working on a special project of a dog called Kodi right now which is being stitched for a co-worke...

According to the site FAQS Do you provide the charts to any of these designs? No. This is a browsing site only. If you like a design, it is up to you to locate it. I can offer some suggestions if you email me, but I do not provide copies of any of these patterns. The e-mail adress is taneya@gmail.co...