MacStitch or Stitches?

[chuuxx]

Would like to get some feedback.

I love stitches interface. But MacStitch seems like has more tools and perview formats?
Conversion of images to patterns seems better in stitches?

[Shazbang]

I've never used either but a couple of the most commonly used programs on this forum are PC Stitch and KG Chart. Both are pretty great =)

I know that doesn't answer your question lol sorry =P

[RMDC]

I've never used either but a couple of the most commonly used programs on this forum are PC Stitch and KG Chart. Both are pretty great =)

Yeah, but I don't think either is Mac compatible. :/

[Eliste]

Yeah, but I don't think either is Mac compatible. :/

But I believe MacStitch is the Mac version of PC Stitch. At least that was my impression of it.

[RMDC]

No, it's by Ursa Software, which puts out a separate version called WinStitch.

[chuuxx]

lol

so no mac user does cross stitching patterns?

[acidMiasma]

I've read a few times on here that the more experience pattern makers have both KG Chart and PC Stitch because of the little nuances in each program, and they use whichever they feel gives them a better start with their pattern, case by case. Maybe you should keep both for yourself and see what the difference between the programs are for each pattern you choose to take on.

Or you could just come to the dark side. We have patterning programs.

[crayolafish]

so no mac user does cross stitching patterns?

Mac user here. When I'm using the Mac OS, I use Pixen to draw and edit images, and Spriter to turn those images into patterns. It's dead simple (and very limited in functionality) but it does what I want it to.

However, I've also used Boot Camp to install Windows on my Mac, so I can use KG Chart too when I feel like it. If any of your friends or family have a Windows install disc lying around with a registration key (or if you're willing to spend the money on a new disc/key), you can easily enough install Windows on your Mac and use those Windows-specific programs.

[Lunariah]

I use Stitches and I really like it. It has a lot of neat features and it seems to be pretty good at picking colors. I have had to look up a couple of features using the help menu, (such as selecting all of one color and replacing it with another color). I have never used the MacStitch program, so I can't offer a comparison, but I can tell you that I am happy with Stitches.