My Tip for-pat or xsd-pattern

GorjussLover

Hey guys!

I know that I have a problem reading charts that are not in color and/or really small, so what I do is I download repaints!  In any repaint program there is an option to export the file to a JPEG 4.4.4.  I export it, usually at a really high DPI (probably unnessecarily high lol)  I save it to my dropbox or upload it directly onto fedex online print service!

Then I go to kinkos/fedex and print out the pattern on an 11x17 paper.  The quality is AWESOME and it only costs about 2 bucks.  You can choose the type of paper, and I always go for the cheap stuff because I mark it off.  It is printed with a laser printer so the picture is crisp and clear and beautiful!  
Now here is where the magic happens!
I fold it up, stick it under my needle minder and work on a folded section at a time, marking off as I go.  Then when Im ready to go to the next section I unfold then refold and stick it back under the magnet!

When I have a pattern that includes backstitch, I like to print out the paper 2 sided.  One side without bs and one side with.


I can only include one picture here for some reason, and so the pic is a picture of my current pattern that I bought for 1.38USD with a sharpie for size comparison.  I am going to try and upload a couple more photos to expain the folding in the replies!

Enjoy your stitches!

evenflo09

That is a wonderful tip! I have the same problem with black and white charts and small resolution ones. Most people dont know that programs for repaint patterns are just as easy to print out as scanned ones, plus they take up much less space on the computer which leaves room for more patterns, lol. They can also be printed out in black and white if you like them better too. They cost more, but the room saved is amazing! I purchased a really cheap printer ($30 USD) just for my patterns and with a couple of clicks for enlargement adjustment, Im on my way! I downloaded the Pattern Maker V.4 from here just for printing out patterns at first, but after reading the HELP and directions several times, plus help from my friends, Ive learned how to do all kinds of things with it. One thing is being able to change the colors in a pattern to something I like more and being able to see it instantly change. If you decide you dont like those colors, 1 click and its back like it was. Plus you can also add something to a pattern or delete something out of it you dont care to stitch, and thats only a few of the wonderful things you can do with it. I love it and am so glad I took the time to learn how to use it. :)

pinkroses

Thank you a million times over! I had stopped doing cross stitch, as even with my glasses it was still so hard to read the charts, especially in b/w and sooo small. This is an answer to my problems, I cant wait to try this out. Thanks again.

murphzmom

Thank you so much for this information, I am going to try it out today.

trublu2u

This is very useful information!  thank you for explaining it so well!

jt1077

I think thats a great idea!

stitcherex

Thank you for sharing this tip ! I have never notice that the repaint programme has an jpg export option, I am off to re-look at all my repaint charts now !

Thanks again !

SallySue

Thanks for this.  Ive just started using this website and was confused by the repaint.  Im going to have to try this.

Darcyandrick

such a great tip for those of us with older eyes :)

Darcyandrick

evenflo09 2015-4-10 20:02
That is a wonderful tip! I have the same problem with black and white charts and small resolution on ...

After reading your post Im even more excited to try working with repaint patterns.  I was never really worried about space before, but that was prior to my finding this site.  Now it is something to consider and knowing that support is out there for learning the program Im definitely on board.