Haha, thanks, I don't think I could be properly serious if I tried so no fear there. Honestly there are so many ways to design something I'd just recommend going with your gut, trying whatever seems like it makes sense, and then tweaking things from there. There are tons of free online design tools as well you're just sacrificing the PK compatibility, but they'd at least be good for getting the basic pixel art workflow down!

Thank you! I am just so hyped for ESC it was always going to bleed over into a video or two eventually 😅

I was so proud wearing this super-basic sewing project with the dodgy neckline to an actual Eurovision show last year you have no idea 😂

Definitely fair! When I design blackwork I do it with an iPad app called Procreate which is really nice for just drawing with something approaching a pencil. Sadly doesn't work great for pixel art. But I can 100% see the appeal of just wanting to actually draw!

Excellent taste, if I do say so myself!

Thanks! I had a lot of fun making this stupid little stitch 😂

Woop! Success :D

Wow I knew you'd been watching for a long time but that was about my third ever video! That's so long ago, actually makes me a bit teary to think about! 🥰 Slightly disappointed that in all this time, I've clearly not turned you into a Eurovision fan. But there's still time...

Yes! Good point, I should have mentioned this background image option. It does work, obviously it's kind of finicky in its own way but some people might find it faster. Overall I've found doing the import quicker even if it takes a couple of attempts, but ymmv. I think my main problem with actually designing in Winstitch isn't the feature set it's just how slow the software runs. And it's not like I'm working with a potato level computer, here! Even something as simple as selecting and moving stitches takes about three times as long as it takes me in PS and all those little delays just add up to it not being worth it (for me). But like I said, it's personal preference and I definitely do recommend people try all the things to figure out what works for them!

@@TheGiddyStitcher cool I get what your talking about. My machine hasn’t really seen the same issue you may have. The only slow down is launching the software in my case but once it up and running it runs great in my case. The only other thing I wanted to add is the support I have gotten from both winstitch and pcstitch, both have been very responsive in helping with problem resolution which is priceless. I’m in IT and a lot of vendors from larger companies are either non responsive or you have to track someone down which can take weeks in some cases. The fact that both of the cross-stitch software packages I mention have great support and stand out for me. And it may be why I overlook some of the initial performance problems. As a whole these apps I mention are for the most part really well done and with the support levels it’s easier to overlook some problems. Just as a side note I have tried others and these seem to be the best I’ve come across overall. Just wanted to share that Love the channel, learned a lot, so thank you for that. Your humor and work style I really enjoy.😃

I think this entry is the perfect response to their result last year, personally :D

There were definitely a couple of people in that Lemmy thread who thought I was making a Never Nude pride piece!

@@TheGiddyStitcher 😂

LOL!!🤣

I'm not going to pretend to be an expert on this since laws are different all around the world. Here in the UK though, creative works are automatically protected by copyright whether or not you actually put a copyright notice on them. At least that's the theory, but obviously trying to enforce it is where things get difficult (and potentially expensive). I believe it works the same way in the US but not 100% sure.

THANK YOU@@TheGiddyStitcher