ABOUT FINE ART STITCH
COMPANY INFO
ALL PATTERNS
FREE PATTERNS
MINI PATTERNS
REGULAR PATTERNS
POSTER PATTERNS
CUSTOM-MADE PATTERNS
PRICE FOR CHART
CHOOSING APPROPRIATE PHOTO FOR MAKING PATTERNS
PATTERN FEATURES
TIPS FOR EASY TO STITCH FINEARTSTITCH PATTERNS

 

• ABOUT FINE ART STITCH
  
  FINE ART STITCH is headquartered in Pusan, Korea. We became the most popular fine art cross-stitch pattern maker site in Korea while providing cross-stitch patterns as photo-stitch.com for 7 years. We continue to provide a high level of satisfaction to our customers who create masterpieces from our cross-stitch patterns. Creating a pattern closely reproducing the original artwork is our first priority and is paramount in creating our reputation for customer satisfaction. Now, FINE ART STITCH is available in the US and other countries worldwide providing the same high quality and satisfaction

 

• COMPANY INFO
  
  P.O. Box 2051
  Waldorf, MD 20604
  Phone: 301-653-9061

 

• ALL PATTERNS
  
  It should be understood that all patterns in fineartstitch.com use DMC floss and full stitch only.
  
  All patterns include a Black Symbol Chart. Upgrade to a Color Symbol Chart for $3.00 or to a Full Color Chart for $5.00.

 

• FREE PATTERNS
  
  Before stitching a real work, start with our FREE PATTERNS. You can order as many as you want, but please be aware that the shipping charge and printing fee ($2.00 per piece) is your responsibility. You will find working on a FREE PATTERN worthwhile and enjoyable.

 

• MINI PATTERNS
  
  After you have tried a FREE PATTERN, next try a MINI PATTERN before moving on to regular or poster patterns. Mini patterns are made from real fine art work, just like regular or poster patterns, with the only difference being they are a smaller size or a partial area (detail). This is great for beginners to fine art stitch patterns or for people who have limited time to stitch. Consider keeping it for yourself and create a miniature fine art collection.

 

• REGULAR PATTERNS
  
  REGULAR PATTERNS are the most popular patterns. We have more than 300 patterns to choose from.

 

• POSTER PATTERNS
  
  

  The POSTER PATTERNS are larger in size than REGULAR PATTERNS. We have few collections in stock also will enlarge for you any REGULAR PATTERN upon request. Just let us know the approximate size that you want and allow about 48 hours for us to create a nice large pattern for you. Prices vary depending on size and start at $25.00.

 

• CUSTOM-MADE PATTERNS
  
  Do you want to make a cross stitch from one of your photos?
  We can make cross-stitch patterns of important moments in life such as birthday parties, graduations, or weddings using your photo.
  When you have completed stitching our custom-made pattern, it will look just like the photo and viewers won’t be able to tell the difference, unless you tell them. Prices vary. Send us your photo via mail or as a digital photo via e-mail and get a free estimate.
  
  Also you can send us the painting image file via e-mail and indicate what size cross-stitch pattern you would like but remember there are some important considerations: the copyright on the painting must have already expired and the image must be large and clear. If these requirements are not met, we might find it necessary to decline your order. We appreciate your understanding.

 

• Price for chart

To See Black Symbol, Color Symbol and Full Color Chart => Click Here

 

• Choosing appropriate photo for making patterns
  
  Picture has to be at least 2” x 2”. It is suggested that the size of a face be at least 1” x 1”
  
  These are approximate sizes if your order is using a photo of people. Of course your pattern will provide closer detail the larger the photo is. However, consider the cost to make a pattern when using a larger photo. This idea is offered just as a suggestion.

Photo features to select:
* Clear color, especially face
* No shadows on face
* Black and white picture
* Studio picture with professional lighting
* Sketch or illustration

Photo features to avoid:
* Picture with small face (less than 1” x 1”)
* Too much shadow on face or faded picture
* Focus on background instead of on people
* Too much baby hair
* Facial coloring too reddish or dark
* Edited picture with bleached color

 

All cross-stitch work requires much effort and time, especially photo cross-stitch patterns. The photo used must be chosen carefully.
If you select one of those pictures and we decide it is not appropriate, we might ask you to send us a different picture or find it necessary to refuse your order. We ask your understanding in this matter.

A custom-made pattern comes complete with: completed color image, black or color symbol charts (150% print-out), floss chart and floss usage. It will take about 2-3 days after receipt of your photo to make your pattern, depending on the difficulty.

 

• PATTERN FEATURES
  
  When you purchase your FINE ART STITCH pattern it does not arrive as a big single piece of paper as you might find in a regular craft store. It comes in 4, to as many as 36, separate pages depending on the size of the completed project. Each page is numbered on top, bottom, right and left sides providing easy to follow direction.
  * The pages come in a spiral bound booklet with a full-color image on the front cover
  * A chart of colors and symbols is provided
  * The floss usage summary provided will tell you how much is needed for the whole project
  * Kit (including Aida, Floss, Pattern) will be available upon request. You will get a total price for a kit via e-mail

 

• TIPS FOR STITCHING FINEARTSTITCH PATTERNS
  
  Items Needed:
  * Use aida cloth 6 to 8 inches larger in dimension than the finished size to allow for edging (See our recommend fabric size on each pattern)
  * a water erasable fabric marking pen
  * as many needles as possible
  * some highlighters
  * a lap stand frame (scrolling frame). A lap stand frame is better to use with our patterns because they are too large to be held with a regular round frame or Q-snaps. In addition, it prevents frame marks.
  * DMC floss

Using the water erasable pen, draw lines on the fabric for every 10 stitch counts and number every grid (block). There is no need to mark the whole fabric at once, do a bit at a time. The markings of the water erasable pen will remain.

Start your work (with page 1) in the upper left corner of the fabric rather than at the center which is the traditional way. Stitch one grid completely before moving on to an adjacent one.
Start stitching with a symbol that appears the most in the block, continuing in this manner until the entire page is stitched. Remember that you have to keep your stitching going in the same direction, meaning if you start your stitch by entering the needle from the left bottom and going to the upper right then you have to keep all stitches going first from the left bottom to the upper right before you go from the right bottom to the upper left. This makes for neat work. Use the corner numbers on each page to determine which page you are to begin next to or below the one you just finished. After you finish stitching a grid, you can mark it off on your pattern with a highlighter to help you keep track of your finished work.

MORE TIPS
* have needles threaded with different colors of floss so that they will be ready and you won’t have to change floss each time you move to a different symbol
* you may feel let down as you work on the initial blocks, but don’t give up, keep stitching and as you make progress you will see shapes appear. You will be amazed to see the design develop before your eyes.