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Pattern MakerTM for cross stitch
is a Windows® program that
allows you to create and edit cross-stitch patterns. With this program you
can see your patterns ‘come to life’ on the computer screen before you make
the first real stitch. At any time you can print the pattern using any of
several formats including a ‘symbolic’ view which can be used as a stitching
guide.
Basic Features:
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Stitch types include: full, half, quarter, petite,
back/straight, over 50 different specialty stitches, French Knots, and
beads
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Up to 240 floss colors can be used per design from
brands such as DMC® and
Anchor.
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Designs can have up to 999x999 full stitches.
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Complete printing support including print preview,
color printing, and options for controlling the content and size of the
printout.
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Four ways to view a pattern including:
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Stitch - each stitch is drawn similar to how it
actually appears
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Symbolic - each stitch is replaced with a symbol
with color optionally behind the symbol
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Solid - each stitch is replaced with a filled
block
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Information - pattern information is show
including the floss list
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Drawing and editing via the mouse simply by
pointing and clicking.
Create a design by:
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Drawing it using the
various stitch tools.
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Importing a scanned photographic or other graphics
image.
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Using clipart designs (100 included) and the text
entry tool to 'build' a design. Additional clipart designs are also
available.
Image Importing
The Image Importing feature of Pattern Maker is used
to convert a scanned photograph or other graphics image into a new
cross-stitch design. This feature automatically selects colors and uses
full stitches to represent the scanned photo or image. Once imported, the
new design can then be manually edited and enhanced as desired.
In addition to converting an image directly into a
pattern, Pattern Maker also allows an image to be inserted into a new
pattern as an image. This feature allows an image to be manually traced
using the stitch tools. This feature is handy when you want to use a
hand-drawn sketch as a guide for your design.
Page Layout
The Page Layout feature of the Professional level of
Pattern Maker allows you to create a custom document layout for your design
all from within the program. This layout feature consists of a built-in
word processor that is customized for the creation of design layouts.
Exporting
The Professional level of Pattern Maker includes an
exporting features that can be used to export the chart and information of a
design into formats that can be used in other programs. This feature is
useful when you choose to create your design layouts outside of Pattern
Maker.
Machine Embroidery Exporting
The Machine Embroidery add-on of Pattern Maker
allows you to very easily export your cross stitch designs into one of the
common embroidery file formats for stitch-out on a machine.
Specialty Stitches
In addition to the basic stitch types used for
counted cross-stitch (i.e. full, half, quarter, back, and French Knot
stitches), Pattern Maker also supports the use of Specialty stitches. Over
50 stitches are included with the program. The stitches are represented
using straight lines, curves, and dots to ensure a high-quality
representation. The Professional level also includes a stitch editor that
can be used to edit existing stitches or create new ones.
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