Example

Create Cross Stitch and Embroidery Files for a Photo Design

1. Use the design you created in Create a Cross Stitch from a Photograph.

Alternatively, use New  or Open  to load Documents\mySewnet\Samples\Cross Stitch\Krz\Linnet.krz.

2. Use Life View to view the design at the size it will be stitched.

3. In the Home tab, click Design Properties. In the Design Properties dialog box ensure Thread Count, Crosses is set to Single (2 Threads). Click OK.

4. Cllck Edit Notes  and in the Notes dialog box type 'Family Photo'. Click OK.

5. In the Quick Access toolbar, click Save As and the Save As dialog box appears.

6. In the Save In box, browse to the folder Documents\mySewnet\My Designs. In the File Name box, leave the name as 'Linnet', as set by the picture name. Click Save.

This will save your design as a cross stitch design (.krz) file.

7. In the Quick Access toolbar, click Export and the Export dialog box appears.

8. In the File Format drop-down list, ensure .vp4 is selected.

9. Click OK. The Save As dialog box appears to save the embroidery.

10. In the Save In box, browse to the folder Documents\mySewnet\My Designs. In the File Name box, ensure the name is 'LinnetExported', then click Export.

To print a worksheet for this design, see Print a Worksheet for an Embroidery.

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