Hello to all those who love the little cross and the diamond. ;)
There is something even more rewarding , fun, and enjoyable than making an embroidery project from a kit purchased in a store...

Can you guess? It’s creating your own kit, totally tailor-made !

But why make a personalized piece, whether it be cross stitch, diamond painting, paint by numbers, etc.?

  • For the pleasure of creating something UNIQUE ...
  • To finally embroider THE PATTERN that you can't find ANYWHERE .
  • To convert one of your creations (drawing, painting, photo montage, etc.) into canvas.
  • To offer a personalized gift to your loved ones.
  • To embellish your interior with an original and personal decoration .
  • For the joy of creating a work that resembles you or that brings warmth to your heart, based on a photo that you particularly like...
  • To feel stronger emotions than with "a commercial trick".

And in this tutorial, Brodeuses.com provides you with all the tools, all the techniques, all the tips and tricks !

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Summary

  1. Custom Diamond Embroidery
    1. Converting a photo into a complete kit
    2. Create from scratch (just your imagination!)
  2. Custom Cross Stitch Embroidery
    1. Converting a photo into a complete kit
    2. Create from scratch (just your imagination!)
  3. A personalized wooden puzzle
  4. Paint by numbers
  5. Grid Creation Tools
    1. Stitch Fiddle and Pic2Pat
    2. Software to install on your device
    3. Other very interesting free sites
  6. And all the essential accessories
    1. The illuminating tablet!
    2. The Magic Stylus for DP, 5 in 1
    3. Ergonomic storage boxes and cases
    4. The DMC color chart with or without rhinestone samples
    5. The Cricut Joy cutting and writing machine!
  7. And as a bonus... train yourself!
  8. In conclusion

1. Personalized diamond embroidery

(In English, "custom diamond painting kit".)

A. Converting a photo into a complete kit

Our "premium" service of converting photos into diamond painting kits allows you to order a work from a photo:

Everything is delivered: the explanatory note (diagram), the canvas, the bags of rhinestones in the right colors, the rhinestone organizer tray, the tweezers or the rhinestone stylus.

B. Creation from scratch (just your imagination!)

Are you missing bags of rhinestones or do you need them for a diamond painting or pixel art creation?

2. Personalized cross stitch embroidery

(In English, "custom cross-stitch kit".)

A. Converting a photo into a complete kit

Our photo to cross stitch kit conversion service allows you to order a work from a photo:

Everything is included: the explanatory note (diagram), the canvas, the skeins of mouliné thread in the right colors, 2 needles.

B. Creation from scratch (just your imagination!)

Are you missing skeins or do you need them for a creation?

Finally, we provide:

3. A personalized wooden puzzle

(In English, “custom jigsaw puzzle”.)

It's the same principle as for embroidery: send us your photo and we will transform it into a personalized puzzle , from 48 to 1052 pieces.

Ideal for children, in particular, due to its solidity (chipboard) and with the letters printed on the back of the pieces to facilitate resolution if necessary.

4. Paint by numbers

(In English, “custom painting by numbers kit”.)

And our latest innovation is the conversion of photos into " painting by numbers " work , which allows adults and children alike to reveal their artistic side, just like the great painters!

Everything is delivered: the printed fabric canvas with the diagram, the numbered pots of acrylic paint, 3 brushes of different sizes, 2 wall mounting brackets (with nails and screws), 1 protective fixative spray.

5. Grid creation tools

There are 2 types of computer tools for creating diagrams: websites that can be used with a simple browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, etc.), and software to install on your device (PC, Mac, Android or iOS tablet, e-reader).

A. Stitch Fiddle and Pic2Pat

One such website is Stitch Fiddle , which has been around since 2015. With this online tool, you can create your own free cross-stitch or plastic canvas patterns, knitting or crochet patterns, diamond painting diagrams, perler bead patterns , pixel art designs, and more.

The paid version brings more features and online backup of all your works for only EUR 1.75 / month.

If you just want to convert a photo into a printable cross stitch pattern , without creating an account, try the famous Pic2Pat (Picture To Pattern) .
Here is a 26-minute video tutorial by Tricot de Carine.

B. Software to install on your device

C. Other very interesting free sites

Embroidery calculation tools (canvas size, converters, etc.):

The essential free grid sites :

And finally all our diamond painting tips and tricks :

6. And all the essential accessories

A. The illuminating tablet!

Tired of straining your eyes on your creative work, of not having enough light to draw, of struggling to trace patterns or see through sheets of paper?

The solution is here! A LED light pad (A4 or A3 format) finally allows you to illuminate your cross stitch or diamond embroidery diagrams, your drawings, your notes on loose sheets, your sewing patterns, etc. from below.

You won't be able to do without it!

B. The Magic Stylus for DP, 5 in 1

The applicator pens that come with diamond painting kits are very basic, not enough for true diamond painting fans.
They only know how to do one thing (not always well): catch ONE pearl.

We have found you
a professional quality diamond tool at a low price , integrating several functions:

  1. A more ergonomic and stylish tool, with storage box.
  2. LED lighting to better see the rhinestones and the area of ​​the work you are working on (USB charging).
  3. A wider pen body for a more comfortable grip .
  4. A multi-tip tool to pick up x1, x3, x6 or x9 rhinestones at the same time, plus an x1 angled tip to relieve your wrist!
  5. A "clamp" tip for placing or repositioning the rhinestones on the canvas.

C. Ergonomic storage boxes and cases

Are you looking for the ideal solution to store your accessories efficiently and safely?
No more scattered diamonds, ripped open bags, damaged cotton threads, storage in every corner, "DIY" storage with whatever means are at hand!
Take your embroidery practice to the next level with top-notch organization: opt for a case or box designed specifically for all your rhinestones, beads, skeins, needles, and more.

D. The DMC color chart with rhinestone samples

Whether you are a kit maker or a DP fan, the paper color chart is an essential tool for managing the colors of your diamond painting bags or your skeins of embroidery thread.

Our 447 DMC-compliant color chart is available in either a classic version (for embroidery or DP) or with round or square rhinestone samples (for DP).

No more hassle trying to figure out which shade to use, finding the DMC number of an unlabeled bag or individual beads, etc. Create with complete freedom by having all the official DMC references on hand, with the diamonds of the right shade provided!

E. The Cricut Joy cutting and writing machine!

This mini machine is magical and revolutionary : print and cut sheets of various materials (paper, cardboard, iron-on flex, etc.) to create greeting cards, t-shirt designs, labels, sewing patterns, etc. ! The only limit is your imagination...

Read the full article about him here.

7. And as a bonus... train yourself!

To take your skills to the next level, improve your skills by acquiring new knowledge and skills in the creative arts. You could even become a professional and sell your services.

8. In conclusion

Are you missing something else to realize your creative dreams and embroider your emotions? Ask us !

Better yet: you have created unique and truly beautiful and/or original designs, and you would like to share them? Contact us !

Good creations
The Brodeuses.com team