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ABOUT THE TOOL
Made for the quiet satisfaction of the next stitch.
Cross Stitch Maker is a free, practical set of tools for turning an idea into a chart you can actually stitch. Start with a blank grid, turn a photo into a pattern, lay out text, or work out the fabric you need before you buy it.
What we make
The pattern maker is built around the useful parts of planning a project: drawing and revising stitches, choosing from DMC color references, reading a symbol chart, and taking a printable copy to your hoop. The photo converter, font generator, and fabric calculator solve the same problem from different starting points.
We aim to keep the tools approachable for a first small motif and capable enough for a larger personal project. There is no account to create and no paid tier blocking the core workflow.
DESIGNED FOR MAKING
Your work stays close to you
Free to use
Create blank patterns, convert photos, generate lettering, calculate fabric, and export charts without an account or payment.
Built for the real project
Exports include the details that matter at the frame: symbols, color keys, stitch counts, and printable chart pages.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Start with a square, a photo, or a phrase.
Try the editor when you have a design in mind, or use the calculator when you are planning the fabric. Questions and feedback are always welcome.