Helen Montgomerie

Everyone has at least one photograph that is precious to us. That special memory can be preserved forever in cross stitch. Free cross stitch software is available for converting photographs to charts for stitching. Imagine being able to cross stitch a favorite photograph!

Several free downloads can be found on the Internet.  Just enter "free cross stitch software," including the quotation marks, into a search engine. There will be many pages of results and the information available will describe the features of each program. Choose the program that will allow you to achieve the desired results and download it. Following a few simple instructions will produce a chart for stitching a beautiful piece of art.

A wedding photograph, along with names and wedding date, becomes a treasure for displaying special memories; the perfect gift for a special couple.  A baby's first picture is a perfect birth announcement or gift for new parents when personalized with the baby's name and birth date. Any special occasion, including a college graduation, can be commemorated with a stitched photograph. The less ambitious stitcher could use the same software to design a small sampler using fonts and motifs included in the program.

Cross stitching a photograph from any special occasion is a thoughtful gift. Giving a wedding photo in cross stitch for a couple's 50th Anniversary is a beautiful way to commemorate their love for each other. Any couple married 50 years would be thrilled with a unique gift to help them celebrate. Although personalized, cross stitched photographs are often handed down and treasured for years.

Software programs for making cross stitch charts come with instructions and help features. Using basic computer skills and following instructions, most stitchers are able to make and print a chart for stitching photographs. Finding the perfect counted cross stitch design will no longer be a problem. Using the software and adding a bit of self-confidence will enable you to convert any treasured photograph to cross stitch.

Most cross stitch programs include color palettes for the major brands of floss as well as the option to print a color key. Many also include features for adjusting color to assure that every shade is just right. Simply specify the maximum number of floss colors to be used. Colors and shading are selected automatically based on your choice and the photograph.

Cross stitch software is a wonderful tool for anyone who would like to cross stitch a favorite photograph. Every stitcher would benefit from having cross stitch software. The availability of free Cross stitch software programs makes it accessible. Ease of use gives every stitcher the ability convert a favorite photograph to a a special family heirloom.