I used Microsoft Picture It Platinum to change this photo to “raised dots.” I think I could stitch it now. I might choose something simpler and give it a try.
It’s no secret that I’ve had the itch to cross-stitch lately. I’ve also always enjoyed charting my own designs. I know there’re several software applications that will do that for you, now, but I don’t know if I design enough to warrant their purchase. 
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I have found a most wonderful blog by Brigette Dadaux. She is, of course, French, and I am having a most wonderful time perusing her embroidery graphs (grilles)and trying to translate her blog. Her grilles are available as downloads. Choose telecharger. Bonne broderie! (I think!) Merci, Brigette!
The projects range from small to large, simple to complex. I’ll have to admit, though, that it was the redwork that sold me!
