Snap Spot blog features photo apps and today they featured an app that turns photos into cross stitch patterns. Non stitchers can use this app to create a cool filter, but those who stitch can import photos or clip art to create usable patterns. The platform uses DMC thread in creating the chart. The app costs 3.99 USD which sounds reasonable to me. I don’t use apps because my cell phone is from the Stone Age, but if anyone tries it out, please let us know how it works in the comments below. Learn more about the app.
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Funny Dog Cross Stitch Patterns
Last month I shared a bunch of cat cross stitch patterns, so it seemed only fair that I add some dog cross stitch projects to the mix. I’d actually been saving up this punny hot dog pattern for a while, so it was the perfect starting point for a collection of funny dog cross stitch patterns.
This one is from My Darling Plum, and it features a dachshund crossed with a hot dog. It calls for six colors and uses whole and half stitches, as well as back stitching and French knots. On 14 count fabric it measures 3.5 by 2.4 inches, or 8.89 by 6 cm, but the pattern includes sizing for different stitch counts if you want to make it smaller and turn it into an ornament or card.
Snoopy has the right idea in this simple cross stitch pattern from Mamaida Pattern that just says Nope. It uses three colors and would be a good one for a new stitcher. It measures 64 by 37 stitches, which is 4.6 by 2.6 inches or 11.6 by 6.7 cm on 14 count fabric (this one also shows different counts if you want ti to be smaller).
This sweet dog face is sure to bring a smile to your face! This little Shiba Inu from Rainbow Hunt XStitch fully fills a three-inch hoop and measures 41 by 41 stitches. It uses 12 colors. The designer has a couple of other dog faces and quite a few cats as well, but this is a dog post so we won’t talk about that.
And of course funny dog cross stitch patterns don’t actually have to include dogs. Like this one from Cross Stitch Traveler that lets everyone know who is really in charge in your household (yes, it’s the dog). It uses seven colors, but you could easily change the colors on the leaves to suit your decor if you want. The piece measures 138 by 134 stitches, or 9.75 by 9.5 inches/25 by 24.3 cm on 14 count fabric.
Or you can remind people that going out with you will always take longer than they think if there are dogs around. This one is from Helen’s Crossing and is available as a pattern or a full kit. The kit uses 14 count fabric and an 8 inch hoop, and the design is 84 by 78 stitches.
Bernadette says
Little late with a comment. Would love to try the app, but for 4.00 I am a little hesitant. App Store reviews go from. 5 stars to people only giving 1 star. Wish they would offer for free for a while.
Keep forgetting to check this blog everyday.
Stop candy crush and look at this instead.
Tiffany says
That cat looks exactly like my brothers cat!