Text, Shapes, and Special Features
Placing Shapes
The Shapes feature lets you quickly add geometric forms to your canvas.
Opening the Shapes Dialog
Go to Tools > Add and choose a shape from the menu.
Available Shapes
| Shape | Description |
|---|---|
| Circle | A round shape — set the diameter |
| Square | A square — set the side length |
| Egg | An egg/oval shape — set the height |
| Clover | A four-leaf clover shape — set the diameter |
Configuring a Shape
Size
Set the size in inches or millimeters. The size is converted to stitches based on your canvas mesh count.
Color
Select a color from your palette for the shape.
Filled vs. Outline
Toggle the Filled checkbox:
- Filled — The shape is solid, filled with the selected color
- Outline — Only the border of the shape is drawn
Placing on the Canvas
After configuring your shape, click on the canvas to place it. The cell you click becomes the center of the shape.
Shapes are added as stitches on the active layer, so you can edit them with any drawing tool after placing.