Royal School of Needlework CD

Create your own stunning designs using images from Elizabethan times to the present day.
Using all the capabilities of computer multimedia, video and sound to explain techniques, design skills and the history behind the Royal School, this program is perfect for all those who are passionate about their hobby.

Easy to follow, clearly demonstrated techniques allow you to improve your skills, gain confidence and build upon your existing techniques – ideal for beginners or experienced needleworkers.

Learn how to create 22 stitch types with video demonstrations, for cross stitch, canvas work (tapestry) and blackwork, to use in your own designs. Stitch types include full cross stitch, back-stitch, beading and gold thread couching.

Features over 1,200 exclusive Royal School of Needlework motifs.

Import your photograph or picture via any scanner or digital camera and convert it into a beautiful stitch chart.

Features powerful drawing and editing tools that will aid your design process including automatic back-stitch outlining, sampler text drawing and print symbol allocation. Editable symbols and linestyles are also available to create charts exactly how you want them.

Print out your chart across multiple pages either in colour or black and white using colour symbols or use page numbering, overlaps and centre marks.

• Contains hints and tips from the Royal School of Needlework.
• Learn how to choose the correct type of fabric and obtain explanations on the different types of needles, frames, threads, handling techniques, packing and storage, stitch types and historical methods.
• Select from over 3,000 manufacturer thread (floss) colours.
• Choose colours from the Anchor, Appleton, DMC, Kreinik, Madeira, Mill Hill (Beads), Offray, Paterna and Rajmahal colour ranges.
• Create your own designs with 1 to 256,000 stitches (500 x 500) with a palette of 100 colours.
• Box, magic wand and freehand selection tools enable you to work on the exact area you require and the design map enables quick navigation of large designs.
• Preview your design as stitches, colour blocks or symbols on-screen or as it will appear on your chosen fabric – Aida, evenweave or tapestry canvas.
• Automatically calculates the amount of thread needed to complete your design, this can be viewed on-screen or printed out as a materials list.
• Import and border wizards take you through step by step stages to show you how to get the design you want.
• Modern and historical blackwork fills are included or why not create your own blackwork fills and add them to the list.
• Convert any TrueType font into stitches.
• Create your own library of stitch types.
• Comprehensive on-line help section.

Minimum Requirements:

Windows® 95 / 98 / Me / NT / 2000 / XP
Pentium 200 MHz or equivalent (Pentium 600 recommended)
160MB Hard Drive Space
64MB RAM
800x600x256 colours
CD-ROM Speed 8x or faster
Soundcard not required
Printer optional (recommended)
Internet not required