Cross-stitch & bead
pattern guides
A little preparation makes a clearer pattern. Explore six practical guides with real digital conversions to inspect and try.
Choosing & cropping images
Start here. Compare a wide crop with a closer crop, then prepare an image for a small grid.
Cross-Stitch Size, Aida Count & Printing
Cross-stitch. Compare Aida counts, calculate full-grid and fabric sizes, and learn how to read a cross-stitch symbol chart on paper or screen.
Choosing color limits
Both crafts. Explore real conversions at different grid widths and color limits, with actual counts beside each result.
Fixing isolated cells
Editing. Inspect small regions, erase a stray cell and protect intentional highlights.
Single-board bead patterns
Beads. Work within a 29 × 29 demonstration grid and compare three color limits before editing.
Bead pattern printing
Beads. Measure hole spacing, choose direction and check the PDF calibration before placing beads.