The Ultimate Cross Stitch Design Course – Beginner To Pro

This course will teach you all the tools, skills and techniques you need to start designing Cross Stitch Patterns

What you'll learn

Learn the essential tools, skills, and techniques you need to create Cross Stitch Patterns

Master the fundamentals of Cross Stitch Design: basic shapes, shadow and highlight, color theory and details

Learn how to draw 2D Motifs, 3D Motifs, Backgrounds, Landscapes & Alphabets entirely from scratch

Perfect the art of Converting Images into Cross Stitch Patterns

Develop the expertise to produce professional PDF Patterns that are ready to sell

Requirements

Basic knowledge of how to Cross Stitch

Laptop or Computer

Cross Stitch design software, preferably WinStitch (I Explain in the course which software to use and how to download a free trail of WinStitch)

No prior knowledge or experience of how to design Cross Stitch patterns is required

Description

Hi there, my name is Jennifer Williams. I have been a professional Cross Stitch designer for over ten years. I have serval Cross Stitch books published internationally and my patterns have been featured in various magazines.Have you ever wanted to design your own Cross Stitch patterns but didn’t know where to start? This course will teach you all the tools, skills and techniques you need to start designing your own patterns.In this course I will teach you everything you need to know about designing Cross Stitch patterns. You’ll learn how to use Cross Stitch software, how to draw patterns entirely from scratch, how to convert images into Cross Stitch patterns and how to create professional PDF patterns which you can sell online for some extra cash!This course is for complete beginners or for anyone who has started designing but wants to improve their skills. You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience designing Cross Stitch patterns and you don’t need any design qualifications. We will start from the very beginning and work our way through step by step.I do recommend that you have some basic knowledge of how to Cross Stitch. You don’t need to be an expert, but you should have completed a simple Cross Stitch pattern at some point in the past before taking the course.In this course we’ll learn how to draw 2D Motifs, 3D Motifs, Backgrounds, Landscapes and Alphabets completely from scratch. I’ll teach you how to draw basic shapes, how to apply shadow and highlight, how to create a color palette using color theory, and how to detail your pattern using advanced Cross Stitch design techniques such as dithering, anti-aliasing, backstitching, fractional stitching, embellishments and Cross-Stitching materials.I’ll also be teaching you how we can convert already existing images into Cross Stitch patterns. We’ll learn which images work best for conversion, where to find images to convert and how to clean up the converted image so that it works effectively as a Cross-Stitch pattern.Cross-stitch design is more than just placing stitches, it's about bringing creativity and precision together. In this course, you'll gain the confidence to create stunning patterns, whether you're designing for fun or looking to turn your passion into a business, you'll learn all the skills and techniques you need to transform your ideas into beautiful, stitchable masterpieces. Follow me and together we’ll learn how to design Cross Stitch patterns.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 What You’ll Learn in This Course

Lecture 3 What You Need for This Course

Section 2: Cross Stitch Basics

Lecture 4 Cross Stitch Basics Introduction

Lecture 5 What Is Cross Stitch?

Lecture 6 Cross Stitch Pattern Basics

Lecture 7 Cross Stitch Symbols

Lecture 8 Cross Stitch Basics Conclusion

Section 3: Cross Stitch Materials

Lecture 9 Cross Stitch Materials Introduction

Lecture 10 Embroidery Floss

Lecture 11 Fabric Types

Lecture 12 Fabric Sizes

Lecture 13 Fabric Colors

Lecture 14 Cross Stitch Materials Conclusion

Section 4: Cross Stitch Software

Lecture 15 Cross Stitch Software Introduction

Lecture 16 Software Types

Lecture 17 WinStitch Interface

Lecture 18 Design Process

Lecture 19 Cross Stitch Software Conclusion

Section 5: Basic Shapes

Lecture 20 Basic Shapes Introduction

Lecture 21 Single Stitch

Lecture 22 Diagonal Lines

Lecture 23 Line Tool

Lecture 24 Shapes Tool

Lecture 25 Small Circles

Lecture 26 Curves

Lecture 27 Large Circles

Lecture 28 Circle Shape Tool

Lecture 29 Practise Session

Lecture 30 Basic Shapes Conclusion

Section 6: 2D Objects

Lecture 31 2D Objects Introduction

Lecture 32 Select Tool

Lecture 33 Components of an Object

Lecture 34 Using Reference Images

Lecture 35 Adding Images

Lecture 36 Drawing Reference Images

Lecture 37 Practise Session

Lecture 38 2D Objects Conclusion

Section 7: 3D Objects

Lecture 39 3D Objects Introduction

Lecture 40 Drawing Cubes & Cuboids

Lecture 41 Drawing Pyramids

Lecture 42 Drawing Cones

Lecture 43 Drawing Cylinders

Lecture 44 Practise Session

Lecture 45 Combining Shapes

Lecture 46 Practise session

Lecture 47 Objects Conclusion

Section 8: One Point Perspective

Lecture 48 One Point Perspective Introduction

Lecture 49 Drawing One Point Perspective

Lecture 50 Practise Session

Lecture 51 Layers

Lecture 52 One Point Perspective Winstitch

Lecture 53 Practise Session

Lecture 54 One Point Perspective Conclusion

Section 9: Two Point Perspective

Lecture 55 Two Point Perspective Introduction

Lecture 56 Drawing Two Point Perspective

Lecture 57 Practise Session

Lecture 58 Two Point Perspective Winstitch

Lecture 59 Practise Session

Lecture 60 Two Point Perspective Conclusion

Section 10: Alphabets

Lecture 61 Alphabets Introduction

Lecture 62 Alphabet Sizes

Lecture 63 Alphabet Tool

Lecture 64 Adding in Fonts

Lecture 65 Cursive Fonts

Lecture 66 Practise Session

Lecture 67 Alphabets Conclusion

Section 11: Anti-Aliasing

Lecture 68 Anti-Aliasing Introduction

Lecture 69 Adding & Removing Colors

Lecture 70 What is Anti-Aliasing?

Lecture 71 Softening Lines

Lecture 72 Softening Curves

Lecture 73 Practise Session

Lecture 74 Anti-Aliasing Conclusion

Section 12: Shadow & Highlight

Lecture 75 Shadow & Highlight Introduction

Lecture 76 Using Objects as References

Lecture 77 Components of Shadow & Highlight

Lecture 78 Shadow & Highlighting a Sphere

Lecture 79 Shadow & Highlighting a Cube

Lecture 80 Shadow & Highlighting a Pyramid

Lecture 81 Shadow & Highlighting a Cone

Lecture 82 Shadow & Highlighting a Cylinder

Lecture 83 Practise Session

Lecture 84 Shadow & Highlight Conclusion

Section 13: Dithering

Lecture 85 Dithering Introduction

Lecture 86 What is Dithering?

Lecture 87 Two Color Shading

Lecture 88 Multiple Color Shading

Lecture 89 Stitched Examples

Lecture 90 Practise Session

Lecture 91 Dithering Conclusion

Section 14: Color Theory

Lecture 92 Color Theory Introduction

Lecture 93 Color Elements

Lecture 94 Practise Session

Lecture 95 Color Harmonies

Lecture 96 Practise Session

Lecture 97 Color Illusion

Lecture 98 Practise Session

Lecture 99 Color Theory Conclusion

Section 15: DMC Colors

Lecture 100 DMC Colors Introduction

Lecture 101 DMC Shade Chart

Lecture 102 Reorganised DMC Colors

Lecture 103 2D Motif Colors

Lecture 104 2D Motif Color Example

Lecture 105 Practise Session

Lecture 106 3D Object Colors

Lecture 107 3D Object Color Example

Lecture 108 Practise Session

Lecture 109 Background & Landscape Colors

Lecture 110 Background & Landscape Colors Example

Lecture 111 Practise Session

Lecture 112 Color Matching

Lecture 113 Practise Session

Lecture 114 DMC Colors Conclusion

Section 16: Backstitching

Lecture 115 Backstitching Introduction

Lecture 116 What is Backstitching?

Lecture 117 Drawing Backstitching

Lecture 118 Practise Session

Lecture 119 Backstitching Motif Example

Lecture 120 Practise Session

Lecture 121 Backstitching Conclusion

Section 17: Fractional Stitching

Lecture 122 Fractional Stitching Introduction

Lecture 123 What is Fractional Stitching?

Lecture 124 Drawing Fractional Stitching

Lecture 125 Practise Session

Lecture 126 Fractional Stitching Conclusion

Section 18: Embellishments

Lecture 127 Embellishments Introduction

Lecture 128 What Are Embellishments?

Lecture 129 Positioning Embellishments

Lecture 130 Drawing Embellishments

Lecture 131 Practise Session

Lecture 132 Embellishments Conclusion

Section 19: Detailing Techniques

Lecture 133 Detailing Techniques Introduction

Lecture 134 Impressions

Lecture 135 Scaling Designs

Lecture 136 Depth with Details

Lecture 137 Practise Session

Lecture 138 Detailing Techniques Conclusion

Section 20: Material Details

Lecture 139 Material Details Introduction

Lecture 140 Strand Amounts

Lecture 141 Blending Strands

Lecture 142 Special Floss

Lecture 143 Practise Session

Lecture 144 Negative Space

Lecture 145 Fabric Colors

Lecture 146 Practise Session

Lecture 147 Material Details Conclusion

Section 21: Converting Images

Lecture 148 Converting Images Introduction

Lecture 149 Dos & Don’ts for Converting Images

Lecture 150 Images for Conversion

Lecture 151 Import Settings

Lecture 152 Converting a Small Design

Lecture 153 Converting a Large Design

Lecture 154 Sourcing Images

Lecture 155 Practise Session

Lecture 156 Other Winstitch Tools

Lecture 157 Converting Images Conclusion

Section 22: Design Preparation

Lecture 158 Design Preparation Introduction

Lecture 159 Planning a Design: What

Lecture 160 Planning a Design: Who

Lecture 161 Planning a Design: How

Lecture 162 Design Research

Lecture 163 Design Layout

Lecture 164 Practise Session

Lecture 165 Design Preparation Conclusion

Section 23: Start to Finish Examples

Lecture 166 Start to Finish Examples Introduction

Lecture 167 Start to Finish Design Process

Lecture 168 2D Motif Example

Lecture 169 3D Motif Example

Lecture 170 One Point Perspective Example

Lecture 171 Two Point Perspective Example

Lecture 172 Alphabet Example

Lecture 173 Converted Image Example

Lecture 174 Practise Session

Lecture 175 Start to Finish Examples Conclusion

Section 24: Exporting PDF Patterns

Lecture 176 Exporting PDF Patterns Introduction

Lecture 177 Formatting Design

Lecture 178 Chart Size

Lecture 179 Chart Style

Lecture 180 Chart Key

Lecture 181 Stitched Images

Lecture 182 Cover & Footer Page

Lecture 183 Other Chart Options

Lecture 184 Floss Conversions

Lecture 185 Exported Pattern

Lecture 186 Pattern Keeper

Lecture 187 Practise Session

Lecture 188 Exporting PDF Patterns Conclusion

Section 25: Amending Designs

Lecture 189 Amending Designs Introduction

Lecture 190 Amending Patterns

Lecture 191 Practise Session

Lecture 192 Amending Stitched Designs

Lecture 193 Practise Session

Lecture 194 Amending Designs Conclusion

Section 26: Making Money

Lecture 195 Making Money Introduction

Lecture 196 Making Money from Cross Stitch Patterns

Lecture 197 Course Conclusion

Anyone who wants to learn how to design Cross Stitch patterns,Either a complete beginner who has never designed Cross Stitch before,Or if you’ve started designing patterns but are looking to improve on your skills