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Is there a way that we can add text to the graphs?
Deb,
Welcome!
There are actually two parts to your question.
First, what you need to do is measure your eyeglass case (my guess is you'll be sewing or at least gluing this over an actual case, not using the fabric as an actual case). So you should bear in mind that your stitching area may be different from your actual case dimensions.
Your measurements should give you an approximate idea of the size of the stitching area. The way to calculate that out is to take the number of inches and multiply that by the gauge of your fabric. If you're using 14 count Aida, you'd multiply the stitching area (and not the full dimensions of the fabric) by 14. If you're using 18 count Aida, you'd instead multiply by 18, 22 count congress cloth would have you multiplying by 22.
Also keep in mind that though this is in no way part of the stitching area, you must cut your fabric larger to ensure you'll have enough room to sew or glue everything. You may even want to calculate your stitching area a tiny bit smaller, maybe by a couple of stitches, if you think you may run over the stitching area, as you probably don't want to sew over part of your stitching!
Second, for the freePatternWizard, you can only set the number of stitches across. We have a feature that's in development right now so you'll ultimately be able to set both width and length, but our original concern was that people would skew their patterns by attempting to fit them into both dimensions, so we had decided to let the system handle the length. There are ways around it, though. What you can do is to use a graphics program to add borders, depending on which direction needs more stitches. It's an inelegant solution for now, but it's the best one I can offer until our image manipulation feature is available.
If you're using Windows, I can give you links to two very powerful - free! - graphics programs. I wouldn't be able to tell you how to use either one, though, as I use an ancient version Paint Shop Pro from, gulp, 1998!
just a few examples of what can be made using loom band
feel free to view my albums to see more 
Sarah,
The best thing would be to recreate your pattern using the Stitchboard Basic Palette. The basic palette was added specifically with yarns in mind. The problem with matching the full palette is that yarn manufacturers aren't interested in making hundreds of colors, as they'd likely not sell more than a few skeins of many of their colors. So this is why you're best off with the basic palette. I know the results are better with the full palette, but unless you're interested in making something with DMC numbered embroidery floss, the colors will be impossible to match, I'm sorry to say.
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Is there a way that we can add text to the graphs?
Melanie
I have the braclet with
the rose, after a template refinished. I´m not yet able
to convert a sample idea into peyote. So I`m here to use your
program to do that 
But with the program I still have
difficulties*g I don`t think I fully understand the function yet.
Maybe I expect too much from the program. So far I was able to take
over from finished examples, so I didn`t to worry about the width
and length of my head. I am still a beginner of designing patterns
myself. I created the peyotepart of the leatherbraclet by counting
the pearls with the help of a strong enlargement of the
picture.
But with the program I still have
difficulties*g I don`t think I fully understand the function yet.
Maybe I expect too much from the program. So far I was able to take
over from finished examples, so I didn`t to worry about the width
and length of my head. I am still a beginner of designing patterns
myself. I created the peyotepart of the leatherbraclet by counting
the pearls with the help of a strong enlargement of the
picture.I couldn`t make a photoalbum.
Uploding photos doesn`t work lilke here.
The
window that opens there requieres a URL adress.
I cannot reach my computer files over it.
The forrum correction you do when you do it
love greetings
Conny
Deb,
Welcome!
There are actually two parts to your question.
First, what you need to do is measure your eyeglass case (my guess is you'll be sewing or at least gluing this over an actual case, not using the fabric as an actual case). So you should bear in mind that your stitching area may be different from your actual case dimensions.
Your measurements should give you an approximate idea of the size of the stitching area. The way to calculate that out is to take the number of inches and multiply that by the gauge of your fabric. If you're using 14 count Aida, you'd multiply the stitching area (and not the full dimensions of the fabric) by 14. If you're using 18 count Aida, you'd instead multiply by 18, 22 count congress cloth would have you multiplying by 22.
Also keep in mind that though this is in no way part of the stitching area, you must cut your fabric larger to ensure you'll have enough room to sew or glue everything. You may even want to calculate your stitching area a tiny bit smaller, maybe by a couple of stitches, if you think you may run over the stitching area, as you probably don't want to sew over part of your stitching!
Second, for the freePatternWizard, you can only set the number of stitches across. We have a feature that's in development right now so you'll ultimately be able to set both width and length, but our original concern was that people would skew their patterns by attempting to fit them into both dimensions, so we had decided to let the system handle the length. There are ways around it, though. What you can do is to use a graphics program to add borders, depending on which direction needs more stitches. It's an inelegant solution for now, but it's the best one I can offer until our image manipulation feature is available.
If you're using Windows, I can give you links to two very powerful - free! - graphics programs. I wouldn't be able to tell you how to use either one, though, as I use an ancient version Paint Shop Pro from, gulp, 1998!
just a few examples of what can be made using loom band
feel free to view my albums to see more Sarah,
The best thing would be to recreate your pattern using the Stitchboard Basic Palette. The basic palette was added specifically with yarns in mind. The problem with matching the full palette is that yarn manufacturers aren't interested in making hundreds of colors, as they'd likely not sell more than a few skeins of many of their colors. So this is why you're best off with the basic palette. I know the results are better with the full palette, but unless you're interested in making something with DMC numbered embroidery floss, the colors will be impossible to match, I'm sorry to say.
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