In doing a photo cross stitch it's best to start at the top left side of the pattern and work across the top of your fabric, working in ten block squares. All Patterns have the 10 X 10 grid lines and instructions for all fabric counts. By starting at the top left and going across the fabric, you will not have your hand laying over the part you just stitched. This keeps the fabric from becoming soiled. Work each page of the pattern completely then start the next page of the pattern.
As in all cross stitching, it is very important that all stitches
lay in the same direction. If you start with the bottom left to the top right, then cross from the bottom right to the top left, continue that way throughout the pattern for a neat finished appearance. This gives you a finished piece of artwork that you can hang on your wall and say "I made that"!
All of our patterns come with instructions, have large easy to read symbols, and have a variety of printing options. The larger patterns are made to print in multiple pages, OR a single page for smaller patterns. Larger patterns can be up to 16 chart pages and approximately 5 pages of floss usage and floss colors. We will choose the printing options we feel is best for your pattern, however, you may change those options when you print the pattern.
Remember - There is no overlapping of stitches on the multiple page patterns.
For DMC to Anchor Floss conversion, click here.
Multiple Pages:
1 - Printed as 4 X 4 - This will be a total of 16 pages for the chart - It is used for larger patterns.
2 - Printed as 2 X 2 - This will be a total of 4 pages for the chart - It is used for larger patterns.
Single Page:
3 - Printed as single page. There will be a total of 1 page for the chart.
Cutting the Fabric:
Cut fabric at least 3 inches larger on each side than the finished size of your project. Start your
pattern 3 inches down and 3 inches in, from the top left hand corner of your fabric.
