Counted cross stitch programs

There are a number of counted cross stitch programs for the computer. How do you know which one is right for you?

If you have read my page about how I chose the ideal software for me you will understand that you can't always base this decision on price. I thought the more expensive the program the better it would be. Boy was I wrong! I overlooked a more affordable option and spent much more money than I needed to. I soon saw the error of my ways and discovered that Easy Cross did everything I needed (and more) for a fraction of the price.

So why did I choose Easy Cross from all the counted cross stitch programs out there?

It works! It is easy to use. And I couldn't run my business without it!

Read about the benefits of designing by computer.

I don't expect you to take my word for it of course. Try it for yourself. Click to download a trial copy. You will not be able to save or print but you can get hands on experience to see if you like it.

Have a question about the software? The support given by Colin Fulford (who designed Easy Cross) is second to none!

Easy Cross - £29.95

Easy Cross is available in three versions. The right one for you depends on what you want to do with it.

Do you want to add wording to an existing pattern, or change the position of motifs in a sampler? Do you want to design something to stitch for yourself? Do you want to convert a photograph of a loved one or favourite pet into a cross stitch pattern?

If so the basic Easy Cross could be the one for you. It allows you to create patterns up to a maximum size of 2000 x 2000 stitches with up to 255 colours per design. More than most of us would consider using! At just £29.95 it is an affordable option.

Easy Cross de Luxe - £49.95

If, on the other hand, you are looking for something with more features you may be happier with Easy Cross de Luxe.

In addition to the basic features of the version above, it also gives you the ability to choose from 39 different brands of embroidery thread/floss. There are also many more options available when converting a photograph.

Would you benefit from being able to add shading to your design automatically, or create square or circular borders from your own motifs without having to do any measuring or calculations?

Would you want the option of repositioning any area as many times as you wish until you are happy with the design?

How about saving your own fonts or applying patterns to your text?

Or perhaps you want to see how the finished piece would look framed, or with a mount of a different colour?

Even with all these extra features Easy Cross de Luxe still won't break the bank at just £49.95

Easy Cross Enterprise - £99.95

Now what about if you decide to start you own needlework design business. Do any of the counted cross stitch programs provide what you need?

Easy Cross Enterprise is designed for the purpose!

It includes the ability to keep track of the threads you have used and helps calculate how much you need to put into your kits. It will even produce printed thread organisers for you!

Easy Cross Enterprise includes a page layout function so you can produce multi page brochures and leaflets for your business. Want to add a company logo to your charts? No problem.

Let's face it, where else can you start a business for an investment of just £99.95?

How to use Easy Cross

If you have decided, like me, that from all the counted cross stitch programs out there, Easy Cross is the program for you, you can order it here! But selling it to you isn't where I stop. I am planning a series of FREE lessons to help you get the most from the software, starting with how to create a blackwork fill and how to convert a photo to cross stitch.

Your copy of Easy Cross

After making your purchase, your copy of Easy Cross, Easy Cross de Luxe or Easy Cross Enterprise will be mailed to you by Colin at Fulford Software. You will receive the CD, a full electronic manual and have access to Colin's wonderful after sales support for all these versions of his counted cross stitch programs. (Check the bottom of this page for a handy currency converter to work out the cost where you live.)

If you have any questions you can contact Colin at the following address

FULFORD SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
93 Penrhyn Crescent
Chilwell
Nottingham
NG9 5PA
UK