New to cross stitching!

[Draconix]

Hello all a 1st timer here, I'm really really new to cross stitching..kinda. I am 32 years old and the last time I cross-stitched was when I was 6 years old. So I would love to make these sprites but unsure where to begin! I know where to get the sprites and read the Link at http://www.spritestitch.com/?p=391 but one step missing. How do I get the image from pc to cloth or do I just print it up and stencil over it so to speak?

I have been a gamer and computer geek for years but this is a new thing that I would love to do. My friend's birthday is coming up in several months and would like to make her a Zelda II stitching and up at work I have tons of time on my hands since Im a caretaker. So any tips would be appreciated! Thanks in advance and sorry if I posted in the wrong forum, was unsure where to post at since there is not really a beginner's hall!!

[blackmageheart]

Hi and welcome to Sprite Stitch!

We do have an Introductions thread - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4 - but sometimes people miss it so it's fine

How do I get the image from pc to cloth or do I just print it up and stencil over it so to speak

You can print your pattern up, or view it on your computer. Doesn't really matter, as long as you translate 1 pixel (or mark) to one cross stitch on your fabric. Does that make sense? Need more caffeine. Can someone explain this better for me? +1 internets to the first person that does a good job!

[Draconix]

Doesn't really matter, as long as you translate 1 pixel (or mark) to one cross stitch on your fabric. Does that make sense?

Makes perfect sense and thanks! I noticed one of the links on the how to tutorial for dark lialic or something to that effect is dead so I went on a search for another free one and was wondering does anyone have any experience with the ryijy stitch designer and what are their thoughts on it?

[Draconix]

Ok I do have a question, how do you know what kind of stitch you need to do?

Going to use this chart as an example:


I know for the most part its color codes and symbols tell what color it is but my question is..on each symbol how do I know what kind of stitch to use or is it all standard cross stitch or 3/4 stitch or 1/2 stitch etc etc.

[blackmageheart]

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[Draconix]

ahhhhhhh sneaky! I thought that was just the title of the obvious hobby name not the actual stitch.

[Draconix]

ok now for MY next question...

How do I figure out how many skeins I need to buy?

Example one skein is 8 strands and the color count is for example...1500 and Im doing 2 thread cross stitch.

[tbsp]

ok now for MY next question...

How do I figure out how many skeins I need to buy?

Example one skein is 8 strands and the color count is for example...1500 and Im doing 2 thread cross stitch.

There are several ways to estimate this, you can google around to find approximations like this one: http://home.comcast.net/~kathydyer/nf_x ... #floss_amt.

[Draconix]

Thanks to those who have offered advice in the past. I'm still in need of advice. I have 18-Count Aida that I bought and Im ready to start my project but before I get started.

Stitch Count: 109w x 63h
Projected Finished Size: 22.14cm x 12.80 cm (25ct./inch)

So my question is this. Do I measure out 8 inches x 5 inches or is there something I don't know about?

[funkymonkey]

All you need to do is divide the number of stitches high/wide by the count of your fabric. So, 109w / 18 ct = ~6 in, 63h / 18 ct = 3.5 in. Definitely cut yourself some extra wiggle room; sometimes the thread count isn't *exactly* 18 per inch. You'll also want extra around the edges to put in a frame or hoop as you stitch, if you're using one, and for framing when you're finished.