A plugin is available from myriaCross (see features list below) for converting Cross-Stitch files to embroidery files. It includes various Integrated Project Management features (see the description of SewWhat-Pro features below). SewWhat-Pro (SWP) is software for viewing, editing and converting embroidery files arising from various different sewing manufacturers.
SewWhat-Pro Advanced Embroidery Project Editing Software (AKA Sew What Pro and SewWhat)