Macstitch by ursa software.8/10/2023 ![]() We have addressed the deletion of incorrect area (this happened after scrolling the image), and added a new option to erase backstitch from a selected area. Being able to rotate the canvas would be very useful. It’s also annoying that although I can use the ‘Cloth’ option to erase/delete whole stitches in a rectangular selection in one step, I have to delete back stitches one square at a time. ![]() However, a random area nearby is deleted. When I choose ‘Erase’ the area I selected isn’t affected at all. The app just deleted a section of a design that I didn’t want to delete! When using the selection tool, the menu comes up asking if I want to copy, erase, flip, etc. I’ve had MacStitch for a few years, and hoped this would work as well, or better. THEN, the next time I open the app the file is completely gone!!! Why?!? It’s infuriating! Once again Ursa software offers the best option here, no only as it’s just under $50 (the price of 5 patterns on a pattern-as-a-service model) but also allows for a more realistic output and gives you access to tools you’ll need as you progress in pattern making.EDIT: This app needs serious help! Several times, I’ve started new designs, named them, saved them, made lots of progress, saving as I go. Our suggestion: < WinStitch (use code LLWINWHG) or MacStitch (use code LLMAC76F) $40 The cherry on top? Once you purchase the software, you never had to pay for a pattern again, meaning you save on the first year by $10, and then the following years by $50+. ![]() If you just want a plug and play pattern, you can do that, but as you progress, or you want to make more changes, all the functionality is built-in. The advantage here is that not only do you get patterns cheaper, but you have ALL the control, meaning you can make anything from a tiny change to a massive custom piece. When you want to make more than 5 patterns a year, I would invest in a really good pattern maker. When you intend to make more than 5 patterns a year It has everything you can think of to help you make any pattern you can dream up. Great Wave Inspired Japanese Cross Stitch Pattern by Lord Libidan (Source: Etsy) Our suggestion: WinStitch (use code LLWINWHG) or MacStitch (use code LLMAC76F) $40įor us, Ursa Softwares WinStitch and MacStitch are the best on the market and reviewed best on our review of the best cross stitch pattern software too. This might take the form of something small or something massive like the pattern below, but whatever changes you want, you need a robust pattern maker that can handle it. There are a whole load of cross stitch patterns on places like Etsy, but what happens if you want something custom? The only choice is a paid pattern maker. Whilst pattern creator is cheaper and reviews slightly better overall in our tests, we find thread-bare has some fantastically realistic outputs so long as you’re willing to experiment with the settings. The patters-as-a-service model is perfect here, offering you the chance to get a pattern made with really good tools, without much effort, for only $10.Ī word of warning though, if you want more than 5 patterns a year, we suggest you keep reading! Our suggestion: ($10) or ($7.50) But that doesn’t mean you need to shell out wads of cash. As a result, in order to get something realistic, you have to pay. When you want a super realistic outcomeĪfter a few cross stitch kits and patterns from others, its a fairly regular thing to want to stitch a photo you own, however, free pattern makers just aren’t capable of making a realistic pattern in most cases (see the discussion on dithering on last weeks post). ![]() So with that in mind, let’s get into when you should pay, and which ones I suggest. The first thing to discuss is the possible types of pattern maker you can get: Free – Made using a simple pattern maker without customisation Patterns As A Service – You pay for one pattern at a time Fully Capable – Lots of customisation options, but a big learning curve But that doesn’t tell you when you should pay for a pattern maker, and when you pay, which type is best. Last week we reviewed the differences between paid and free cross stitch programs and decided that whilst paid once were better, free ones held up quite well.
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