Bodkin
Stitch painted canvases
About
This app offers a digital needlepoint experience on your iPhone and iPad. Create designs from photos, charts, or a blank canvas, and stitch using your fingertip or Apple Pencil. It includes various stitch types, helpful guides, and options to finish your digital creations.
What's New in Bodkin
1.0
November 4, 2026
Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
$4.99
Stitch Pack
Bargello, Brick, Mosaic, Scotch and Smyrna stitches.
FAQ
What is Bodkin?
Bodkin is a digital needlepoint application for iPhone and iPad that allows users to create and stitch designs virtually. It offers various methods for starting projects, including pre-made canvases, photos, charts, and blank canvases.
How can I start a project in Bodkin?
You can start a project in Bodkin by using built-in painted canvases, converting a photo into a stitch design, importing a stitch chart, or designing on a blank canvas. Your first five canvases of any type are free.
Does Bodkin support Apple Pencil?
Yes, Bodkin supports Apple Pencil on iPad for a more precise stitching experience. When using Apple Pencil, it takes over the stitching, while fingers can be used for panning and zooming.
What stitch types are available in Bodkin?
Bodkin includes common stitches like tent, cross, and Gobelin, along with French knots and backstitch. It also offers basketweave fill, an unpick tool, and a thread-match eyedropper. Additional decorative stitches are available via an optional purchase.
Can I finish my digital needlepoint project in Bodkin?
Yes, Bodkin allows you to visualize your finished piece as if it were framed, a pillow, or an ornament. It also provides a shopping list for DMC colors, canvas size, and needle, and you can mark skeins you own in 'My Stash'.
What are the optional purchases for Bodkin?
Bodkin offers optional one-time purchases: Bodkin Pro for unlimited photo/chart canvases and lettering, and Stitch Pack for decorative stitches like Bargello and Mosaic. These purchases work with Family Sharing.
Does Bodkin have ads?
No, Bodkin does not contain advertisements. The core application and painted canvases are free, with optional in-app purchases for advanced features and stitch packs.
How often is Bodkin updated?
Bodkin was last updated on November 4, 2026, with version 1.0. While this is the initial release, users can expect future updates to introduce new features and improvements.