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I did write a full reply but I tried to edit it and it all disappeared when I tried to post the edit. So here goes:
I did resize the image to 214 wide x 221 high at 144 ppi. I need the width to be 214 stitches. The original version of this image was roughly 500 pixels but I can't remember exactly and it grew as I started tweeking options then pixel size.
Yes, I manually choose my colors. I am finding that allowing the program to choose for me produces a range of results that are unsuitable for my use. Usually I see colors that do not highlight the design elements to my liking, more/less colors, errant colors, and/or mismatched colors.
This particular image is a png but I also use jpg.
All of the following trials used the full switchboard palette, auto pixel=stitches, color sensitivity at preset 20, max smoothness, and light stray pixel cleanup. Any deviations will be noted...
This test was manual color choice of the 4 shown on the pdf screenprints. Errant colors begin in row 1. However color matching is correct otherwise.
Just out of curiosity I then flipped the image 90 & manually chose colors to see what would happen: still errant colors...
Next test used unlimited auto selection of palette for an image that only contains 4 colors. I know it is only 4 colors as I created the png myself. 55 colors from that 4 color image? but also check out how the pdf came out...
Then I decided to limit the auto selection from palette to 4 colors. Far more errant colors than other tries. Also color mismatches. The white came out with the blues from the palette and the green it used is the kelly green but it has a color in the palette that is just green (I manually choose it) that is lighter and closer to what I used in the image...
I did one more thing to the image and tried these tests again...results to be continued... Thanks, Kathy
Hi, Amanda!
When you say you don't see all the palettes, are you saying in section #5a you do not see all the palette options (currently there are 11 palettes for crochet and knitting)?
Or do you mean if you click on "I will choose my colors" in section 5b, you only see a partial palette of colors and some are cut off?
To help me, please also let me know what kind of device you're using to access the program (i.e. laptop, dekstop, iPhone, tablet, etc.)
Also, if you don't mind, could you please take this link that will send me information about your browser and operating system versions. If you don't want to do this, it's ok. We respect everyone's privacy.
Thanks for the information.
Terry
Is this cotton yarn like the Peaches and Cream? I was wondering how well a blanket made of 100% cotton would work up. And how about washing and drying? does it come out nice and soft? I had this discussion with someone and she had never made a 100% cotton blanket because she thought it would be too heavy.
Thank you so much!
Beloved (what a great name!),
Welcome!
Are you looking for ready-made patterns, or are you looking to make your own?
If you're looking for free patterns, my suggestion is to Google something that's of interest to you, along with the words "cross stitch" and "free." There's no one great source of free patterns...the one I used to use is no longer updated, hasn't been for years, and the majority of the links don't bring up anything close to patterns.
That said, I've searched for free patterns recently, and there are still plenty available. It may take a little bit to
find certain things, but they can be found!
A source that isn't free, though is usually pretty nice, is if you can look at some cross stitch magazines. Since I first started cross stitching, the cross stitch magazine field has exploded! There are all kinds of magazines with terrific patterns. There are many long-term projects, or you can use them for quick projects, too. Not having a lot of time, I used to love the smaller projects! It's not instant gratification (LOL, what part of cross stitch ever is?), but it's pretty close.
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Sarkar,
Welcome!
The important
thing to remember when making a pattern is that the way you want
your pattern to look should be adjusted in your image first. For
that, I'd suggest using a graphics program. If you're using a PC I
can steer you to two free and very powerful programs that you can
use for this purpose.
Your image before
uploading should be the number of pixels across = the number of
stitches across that you want. (At this time the program doesn't
allow the vertical number of rows to be adjusted.) So if you want
your blanket to be 50 stitches wide, your image should be 50 pixels
wide.
This can't be done in the
freePatternWizard because it's not a graphics program and it likely
won't produce a good result. Thus, the image manipulation should be
done in a graphics program before it's uploaded.
Then when you go to upload your image, using the example
of 50 stitches wide, in option #6 you would take the top choice,
where it says, "I wish to enter my desired
count - Number of stitches desired:" and instead of
the 80 that it defaults to, you'd enter the number 50. That will
give you the correct pixel-to-stitch ratio.
I did write a full reply but I tried to edit it and it all disappeared when I tried to post the edit. So here goes:
I did resize the image to 214 wide x 221 high at 144 ppi. I need the width to be 214 stitches. The original version of this image was roughly 500 pixels but I can't remember exactly and it grew as I started tweeking options then pixel size.
Yes, I manually choose my colors. I am finding that allowing the program to choose for me produces a range of results that are unsuitable for my use. Usually I see colors that do not highlight the design elements to my liking, more/less colors, errant colors, and/or mismatched colors.
This particular image is a png but I also use jpg.
All of the following trials used the full switchboard palette, auto pixel=stitches, color sensitivity at preset 20, max smoothness, and light stray pixel cleanup. Any deviations will be noted...
This test was manual color choice of the 4 shown on the pdf screenprints. Errant colors begin in row 1. However color matching is correct otherwise.
Just out of curiosity I then flipped the image 90 & manually chose colors to see what would happen: still errant colors...
Next test used unlimited auto selection of palette for an image that only contains 4 colors. I know it is only 4 colors as I created the png myself. 55 colors from that 4 color image? but also check out how the pdf came out...
Then I decided to limit the auto selection from palette to 4 colors. Far more errant colors than other tries. Also color mismatches. The white came out with the blues from the palette and the green it used is the kelly green but it has a color in the palette that is just green (I manually choose it) that is lighter and closer to what I used in the image...
I did one more thing to the image and tried these tests again...results to be continued... Thanks, Kathy
Hi, Amanda!
When you say you don't see all the palettes, are you saying in section #5a you do not see all the palette options (currently there are 11 palettes for crochet and knitting)?
Or do you mean if you click on "I will choose my colors" in section 5b, you only see a partial palette of colors and some are cut off?
To help me, please also let me know what kind of device you're using to access the program (i.e. laptop, dekstop, iPhone, tablet, etc.)
Also, if you don't mind, could you please take this link that will send me information about your browser and operating system versions. If you don't want to do this, it's ok. We respect everyone's privacy.
Thanks for the information.
Terry
Quote:
So my 3 year old were jealuos of his brothers baby blanket.
He said that he would like one too.. So now I am working on a
blanket for him as well..
The blanket is made of 100% cotton.. My boy chose the colours, since he is the one who wants it in the first place..
The blanket is made of 100% cotton.. My boy chose the colours, since he is the one who wants it in the first place..
Is this cotton yarn like the Peaches and Cream? I was wondering how well a blanket made of 100% cotton would work up. And how about washing and drying? does it come out nice and soft? I had this discussion with someone and she had never made a 100% cotton blanket because she thought it would be too heavy.
Thank you so much!
Beloved (what a great name!),
Welcome!
Are you looking for ready-made patterns, or are you looking to make your own?
If you're looking for free patterns, my suggestion is to Google something that's of interest to you, along with the words "cross stitch" and "free." There's no one great source of free patterns...the one I used to use is no longer updated, hasn't been for years, and the majority of the links don't bring up anything close to patterns.
That said, I've searched for free patterns recently, and there are still plenty available.
It may take a little bit to
find certain things, but they can be found!A source that isn't free, though is usually pretty nice, is if you can look at some cross stitch magazines. Since I first started cross stitching, the cross stitch magazine field has exploded! There are all kinds of magazines with terrific patterns. There are many long-term projects, or you can use them for quick projects, too. Not having a lot of time, I used to love the smaller projects! It's not instant gratification (LOL, what part of cross stitch ever is?), but it's pretty close.
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