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I've read through the threads on the various types of software but I still haven't found the info I'm looking for (and if I've missed it somehow and a post on this exists, i apologize).

1) is there a way to incorporate separate elements into one design to create a new scene/1 pattern? Specifically, I'm interested in using 10-count plastic canvas to make a cross stitch tissue box with Mario sprites/a scene from SMB3. Id like to be able to take Mario, a koopa, a goomba, etc and the backgrounds, landscape elements, etc to create a scene that will wrap around or just fit on the side of the box. I'm not sure how to take all these elements and put them together into one scene.

2) is there some sort of master list or way of finding out what DMC colors are used for what, ie, Kuribo's boot is DMC shade ____, Kirby's pink is DMC____?

TIA for looking and replying and if this info has been posted elsewhere and I've missed it, again I apologize. I'm so glad I found this site! I thought I was the only crazy person who liked to express my love of nerdy things through crafts.

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Hello, CalculusThief! Welcome to Sprite Stitch

CalculusThief wrote:1) is there a way to incorporate separate elements into one design to create a new scene/1 pattern? Specifically, I'm interested in using 10-count plastic canvas to make a cross stitch tissue box with Mario sprites/a scene from SMB3. Id like to be able to take Mario, a koopa, a goomba, etc and the backgrounds, landscape elements, etc to create a scene that will wrap around or just fit on the side of the box. I'm not sure how to take all these elements and put them together into one scene.

Best way to do that would be to get the sprites and backgrounds you want, and cut/paste them together in an image editing program (like Photoshop, or GIMP or whatever you have really). There's a lot of sprites available and it's fairly easy just to place them where ever you like in an image. But if you feel you can't do that yourself, we have many people here who would be willing to help you out - all you need to do is ask in the appropriate request board!

CalculusThief wrote:2) is there some sort of master list or way of finding out what DMC colors are used for what, ie, Kuribo's boot is DMC shade ____, Kirby's pink is DMC____?

Not as such, but generally when making patterns the colours for things like Kuribo's Shoe come out the same. I'd try looking at some of the patterns available and noting down the colours used, pick one you like best and go with that!

CalculusThief wrote:I thought I was the only crazy person who liked to express my love of nerdy things through crafts.

We all think that when we stumble on this place! Now you know there's a group of crazy people who do it!

Hope I've been able to help you a little, and please feel free to ask as many questions as you like. Also, for further information, please check out the guides made by our members - you'll find them at the top of the Techniques/Guides board.

Ty for the help and the quick reply!