($52 ()) – 10/10 Based on 1834 reviews Use or to save yourself $5 when you buy! WinStitch, and its Mac based brother MacStitch, have a lot going for them. With a massive 30 thread types, and great ease of use, it’s a fantastic competitor. However, its not been widely picked up due to its fairly young age (5 years), so does not have as much following as PC Stitch. In addition the yearly upgrades are chargable (although not required). In addition you can move the pattern from MacStitch to WinStitch with ease.
It can also open a lot of PCStitch files (not all) which makes it the most user friendly of all software programs. Demo: Threads: 30 brands Print to PDF: Yes Updates: Yearly. ($50 ($20 with discount)) – 9/10 Based on 2063 reviews You should also use the code “ PCS11UPG” to save $30 when you buy! PC Stitch is full program with all the trimings. Its base ease of use is great, however it’s real advantages lie in better color picking (but I would still cast an eye over them to make sure), and 2000 pre-programmed patterns.
It does have its negative though, as PC Stitch uses its own unique pattern files that can’t be opened without using PC Stitch’s separate pattern viewer. However, recently many competitors have unofficially included the ability to open, view and edit PC Stitch files. Threads: DMC, Anchor, others Print to PDF: Yes Updates: Yearly; additional cost. ($35) – 8/10 Based on 1112 reviews KG Chart has a fantastic set of stitches, incredible ease of use, and a lot of regular, and worthwhile updates. It’s been created by a non-stitcher, but their understanding of our needs is great. There’s also forums and an email for support and issues.
It’s the second most used program out there, and for £24 is a steal. There are however two things to note; firstly the colors can sometimes be a little red-based so require manual picking.
The second issue is its a little buggy; it used to be our best pick, but as PCstitch started to improve, KG Chart just couldn’t keep up. Threads: DMC & Cosmo Print to PDF: No, you can download another (free) program called to do this Updates: Quarterly (FREE) – 8/10 Based on 37 reviews Built off the back of Ryijy, this pattern creator has come a long way.
PCStitch is advanced, but it's perfect for any cross-stitcher. If you're looking to extend your crafting creativity, we invite you to take a look at the ultimate design software available today. You may want to check out more software, such as PCStitch Standard, PCStitch Pattern Viewer or McStitch Pro, which might be similar to PCStitch. PC Stitch Pro 10 Problem (self.CrossStitch) submitted 4 years ago by queenoftheharpys. I have been using PC Stitch for a while to make patterns, and it's been great. But recently, when I try to print the patterns (whether with my physical printer or to a digital printer) the patterns are different than in the print preview and some symbols are.
Initially its much like any other pattern creator, with some advanced features in the printing sections. However, where BlendThreads stands out is the greatest two additions I think we’ve ever looked at. Firstly the thread selector program allows you to either pick a close fit thread based on what stock you have, but also allows for the blending of threads to get super accurate colors (personally, I LOVE this). Secondly is its unique backstitch portion, that allows you to ‘trace’ the image with a transparency, meaning you can get super clean back stitches. However, its untested on Windows 8/10. Threads: DMC Print to PDF: Yes Updates: Monthly ($30) – 7/10 Based on 31 reviews Jane Greenoff’s latest pattern maker.
Unlike the previous versions that were overly complicated for new users, the new Istitch has been built with simplicity in mind. In addition there are also video guides (if you purchase the DVD version) to help new designers. As a result it’s the easiest to get into at first, however finding more advanced features is a little difficult, meaning a serious designer might consider another program. You can either buy the DVD version with guide videos, or the download without videos for the same price. The main issue however is that there are no updates to the program, and based on Istitch2 being a paid update of the previous version, I’d imagine you’d have to buy a new one every time Windows updates Threads: DMC & Anchor Print to PDF: Yes Updates: Every 2 years; additional cost ($42) – 6/10 Based on 46 reviews A very new program by the online cross stitch giant Sew and So.
Its literately just been developed, and so it’s hard to comment on its long term prospects, however that’s also where my concerns lie. It’s unlikely that an online retailer has a coder on the permanent staff, meaning its unlikely to get updates, and if they do, it will likely be a costed upgrade. A little much to as considering the high price point to begin. The light version is $42, but is limited to a 500×500 work area and 50 colors.
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