How to Give a Photo a Cross-Stitch Look
Photo-editing software will let you turn a photo into a cross-stitched image without actually stitching a thing. Cross-stitch is a form of embroidery used to create pictures or write messages. The stitches in cross-stitch are shaped like an "X" and, from afar, look like boxes, an effect that can be replicated digitally. After creating your cross-stitch photo, hang it up to give your decor a homey, country-style look.
- Photo-editing software with filters
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Instructions
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Open the photo in the photo-editing software.
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Apply a patchwork-style filter to the photo by following the filter instructions for your software. For example, in Photoshop you must click "Filter," then "Texture" and finally "Patchwork."
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Adjust the square size and depth in the filter's settings to make the squares small with a high depth. In Photoshop, these options will pop up in a new window after applying the filter.
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Save the file separately from the original image, in case you ever want the original image again.