# Cross Stitch Maker: Draw Realistic Embroidery! > Digital cross stitch drawing and design tool with realistic rendering. (iPhone/iPad app by Sarah Pierce.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-maker-draw-realistic-embroidery/id530801166 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sarah Pierce](https://appshunter.io/developer/406813189) - Category: Entertainment, Games, Family - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 3.80/5 from 51 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 81 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-08-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-03 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-maker-draw-realistic-embroidery/id530801166/reviews.md ## What is Cross Stitch Maker? Relax with the original pixel art! Cross Stitch Maker lets you draw realistic cross stitch on your iPhone or iPad! Create beautiful projects easily by typing a message and using the built-in library of borders and clipart. Or take some time to create your own drawing using the 100+ thread colors and six stitch types. You won't believe how realistic your finished picture is! It looks just like a real framed cross stitch hanging on a wall. You can even print your design on mugs, shirts, stamps, cards, and more! The "Share" tool lets you easily send your creation to friends. A great way to send Birthday, Mother's Day, and other holiday greetings. Your friends might even think it's a real cross stitch! Project Ideas: • Make a custom card! Type a message, then add a border and a picture from the clipart menu. Email it or have a real card printed by clicking "Make" • Make pixel art inspired by your favorite video game. • Give your tweet or Facebook update extra punch by saying it in cross stitch. Built in Twitter and Facebook sharing makes this easy. • Say something mischievous ... Drawn in the sweet innocence of embroidery, this can be hilarious! • Use the app to plan a real cross stitch project. Your design looks so real in the app, you will know exactly how it will turn out. • Design birth announcements, party invitations, place cards, and other fun stuff! • Print your creations on real world items such as mugs, t-shirts, greeting cards and more! Features: • Photorealistic results • 100+ thread colors • 6 stitch types • 7 fonts • 10 frame options • 250+ clipart borders and pictures • Built-in Facebook, Twitter, and email sharing ## Key features - Realistic cross stitch rendering - Type messages with fonts - Built-in clipart and borders - 100+ thread colors - Six stitch types - Printable designs - Social media sharing ## Chart rankings - #197 in Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 89) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-maker-draw-realistic-embroidery/id530801166/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2023-04-11, version 2.0* From one Sarah to another, thank you so much for dreaming this up and making it available! I haven’t checked back recently so am thrilled to see you’ve improved it even more since I used it to create my Facebook cover photo in support of standing up to the evils and injustices in the world. I was moved to create artwork with your app so that those who still think thoughts and prayers are useful in terrible times can keep that idea, but to also incorporate a variety of other ways to stand up to such things as gun violence, racism, misogyny, anti LGBTQI+, and more. One friend decided to use my digital artwork as the basis for an actual piece of cross stitch. Thank you again and very best wishes! ### 4/5 — I like it. *2022-12-05, version 2.0* A nice little app which has helped me with a couple of small Christmas projects. It does have its limitations, but it’s perfect for what I’ve needed. ### 5/5 — Easy to use *2022-10-25, version 2.0* I love this app, I have been using it for a few years, it enables me to design my own artwork which I love, I have tried other apps but always come back to this one. ### 1/5 — Don’t buy this app! *2022-04-11, version 2.0* The size this lets you design is like 2 x 3 inches only! Can’t do anything at all with that. Most words I type in don’t fit the screen. It is only allowing about 30 stitches wide I can’t imagine what you would create on such a small piece of fabric…? A pin perhaps? This would be good only for designing very small things. Very disappointed 😭 Otherwise the way it works is cool. Wish they would update ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ### 5/5 — Nice app ! *2021-06-08, version 2.0* Finally, an app that works! It could be improved by allowing user to zoom into areas where one needs to refine. If the grid was adjustable to customize to your own size... would be nice. Also, if the fonts were adjustable in size... would be great! It's a very nice app !! Thanks for creating it! ### 4/5 — Good choice *2021-01-22, version 2.0* This is the best app I’ve found so far that lets us map out a diy cross stitch. The one big update that it needs is what everyone else keeps saying - let’s us use a larger canvas or choose a size. All the other extra stuff like frames, clip art etc are all dispensable. In the future it would be nice to be able to pull in a reference photo to work off of if possible. ### 5/5 — Life changer *2020-09-27, version 2.0* This app single-handedly helped me start my cross stitching business! It’s amazing, I’m only sad it took me so long to discover it. ### 4/5 — Brilliant little app... *2020-08-10, version 2.0* Helped me to create my vision, would be better if it wasn’t such a small area to work on however doesn’t distract from using and charting. While you can do backstitch detail would be easier if I could just draw the lines rather than tap between stitch ... worth getting ### 2/5 — Spacing *2020-07-21, version 2.0* Why can’t I type my entire needed pattern text and have it spaced correctly? I have to eyeball my spacing because you can only add one or two words in each box you create. Too hard! ### 2/5 — Bigger canvas *2020-06-09, version 2.0* Bought this looking to design a piece and could really do with a larger canvas space to work with - quite disappointed ## Frequently asked questions about Cross Stitch Maker ### What can I create with Cross Stitch Maker? You can create realistic cross stitch designs digitally. This includes typing messages with various fonts, adding borders and clipart, or drawing your own unique designs. The app offers over 100 thread colors and six different stitch types for detailed creations. ### How realistic are the designs? The app is designed to produce photorealistic results, making your digital cross stitch look like a real framed piece. You can even use these designs to plan real-world cross stitch projects, knowing exactly how they will turn out. ### Can I share or print my creations? Yes, you can easily share your designs with friends via built-in Facebook, Twitter, and email sharing tools. Additionally, you can print your creations on various items like mugs, shirts, stamps, and greeting cards. ### Is this app free to use? Based on the provided information, the application is free to use and does not contain in-app purchases or advertisements. ### What are some project ideas for this app? Project ideas include making custom greeting cards by typing messages and adding borders, creating pixel art inspired by video games, designing birth announcements or party invitations, and even planning real cross stitch projects. You can also use it to add a unique touch to social media posts. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 2.0 — 2017-01-24 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. What's new in this update? Wow, a lot! - Bigger drawing area on long phones - New french knot stitch type! - 81 new cute & colorful clipart images! This was the the most fun part of making this update :) - Brighter fabric & stitch colors - Three new frames to choose from - More colors available from the side bar on iPad - Easier to get the keyboard out of the way when you need to position your text. Just hit "Done." - New "no fabric" option for sharing your image. Looks nice when printed on white Zazzle items. - More Zazzle products to print on! Check out the new "Make" button for more info. - Bug fixes Thanks so much to everyone who sent feedback. I make the app by myself so hearing your feedback is super, super helpful. I hope you enjoy the update as much as I enjoyed making it! ~Sarah ### 1.0 — 2012-08-07 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Cross Stitch Maker | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [myArtBids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myartbids/id966214500) | — | $0.99 | Entertainment | | [hellozoo lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellozoo-lite/id486009940) | 1.8 (6) | Free | Entertainment | | [Magic Fingers!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fingers/id483980400) | 3.8 (39) | Free | Entertainment | | [How to Draw Merry Christmas : Drawing and Coloring](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-to-draw-merry-christmas-drawing-and-coloring/id1187628240) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [Boxcraft : Sandbox Mode](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxcraft-sandbox-mode/id1193244440) | 2.0 (1) | $0.99 | Entertainment | | [Two Lines](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-lines/id1013833680) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Entertainment | ## More apps by Sarah Pierce - [Conundra](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conundra/id406813186) - [Killer Sudoku!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/killer-sudoku/id437747279) - [•sudoku](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id441153803) - [Sudoku School!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-school/id441158805) - [*SUDOKU](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id463774685) - [Word Search +](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-plus/id464846439) All apps by Sarah Pierce: https://appshunter.io/developer/406813189 ## Related topics [cross stitch pattern pixel art](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cross-stitch-pattern-pixel-art) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-03.*