• Un-check 'word wrap' above if you want to enter your own carriage returns (or if pasting text that is already formatted with newlines) otherwise don't press enter at the end of lines (except to explicitly start a new paragraph) and your text will automatically wrap at your selected page width. (see further Instructions below)

Instructions:

Choose a font, and page width and then click 'Preview Caption' to view your text formatted with the settings that you specified. If you make a mistake just use your back arrow to come back here and try again. Color is optional and can be changed to improve readabilty (choose 'black' if you don't have a color printer). Of course you can do the actual stitching with any colors your heart desires!
(Note: Javascript must be enabled for font types to display in the small box.)

The amount of letters that will fit within a given page size varies widely depending on the size of the font you choose. For large amounts of text choose smaller sized letters (lower font numbers) or your design will likely end up too large. For example, with our very large fonts you may only fit a few words - use these for large banners or signs, and use the smaller fonts for poems and saying, etc. You can always use your back arrow to come back and try different fonts, etc. Click 'Center' to center all lines of text.

We have a stitch count calculator on the site if you need it but basically: Inches x Count = Stitches, so if you need a design 5" wide on 18 count: 5x18 = 90 stitches. You only need to enter a page width, the height will be determined by the amount of text.

A full size pattern page on standard letter size paper is 110x140 stitches (8"x10" on 14ct). Larger sizes will display and print on multiple pages up to a maximum size of 330x280 stitches.

Patterns are displayed in PDF format which requires the free Adobe Reader if you don't already have it installed.

Please feel free to use our Contact form or Message Board, or email us with any comments or questions you may be having with our new Caption Maker.

Enjoy!