# Stitch Fiddle & Craft Maker — Cross Pattern From Photos

> Converts photos into cross-stitch patterns with DMC color matching and project tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Patrick van der Ploeg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch-fiddle-and-craft-maker/id6759521479 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Patrick van der Ploeg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789764470)
- Category: Lifestyle, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 6 more
- Released: 2026-02-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch-fiddle-and-craft-maker/id6759521479/reviews.md

## What is Stitch Fiddle & Craft Maker?

Turn Your Photos Into Cross-Stitch Patterns

StitchCraft transforms any photo into a detailed, stitch-ready cross-stitch pattern — right on your iPhone. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned stitcher, StitchCraft gives you the tools to design, customize, and track your projects from start to finish. No account required. No internet needed. Everything happens on your device.

How It Works

Pick a photo from your library and follow a simple four-step wizard. Choose your grid size, select your thread colors, fine-tune brightness and contrast, and preview the final pattern before generating. The result is a color-mapped grid based on real DMC thread codes, ready to stitch.

Prefer to start from scratch? Create a blank canvas and draw your own design using the built-in editor tools.

Real DMC Thread Colors

StitchCraft includes a library of 477 official DMC colors — 441 Stranded Cotton and 36 Light Effects. Every color in your pattern is matched to a real DMC code, so you know exactly which threads to buy. Browse the full color library, search by name or code, and swap colors at any time.

Powerful Pattern Editor

- Switch between color view, symbol view, or combined view
- Draw, erase, and flood-fill individual stitches
- Use the eyedropper tool to pick colors directly from the grid
- Add backstitch lines for outlines and fine details
- Swap all instances of one color with another in a single tap
- Undo recent changes

Track Your Progress

Tap any stitch to mark it as completed. StitchCraft keeps a running count and percentage so you always know how far along you are. Large patterns are split into manageable sections that you can navigate, complete, and review one at a time.

Custom Palettes

Create your own thread palettes from any combination of DMC colors. Use them in the pattern wizard to control exactly which colors are available. Rename, duplicate, or delete palettes as needed.

Export and Share

Generate a print-ready PDF with everything you need:

- Full-color pattern preview and grid stats
- Section-by-section grid pages with symbols and row numbers
- Color legend with DMC codes, stitch counts, and swatch previews
- Shopping list with skein quantities and estimated cost
- Fabric size recommendations for your chosen fabric count

Share the PDF via AirDrop, email, print, or save it to Files.

Shopping List

See exactly how many skeins of each color you need, the total estimated cost, and the recommended fabric dimensions — all calculated automatically based on your pattern size and fabric count.

Built for Stitchers

- Supports fabric counts from 11ct to 28ct
- Shows finished dimensions in both centimeters and inches
- Symbols assigned to every color for monochrome printing
- Patterns up to 200 x 200 stitches
- Projects saved locally and persist across app restarts

Free to Start

Create up to three patterns per day with grids up to 80 stitches wide and 20 colors. Unlock the full experience with StitchCraft Premium for larger patterns, advanced blending modes, image adjustments, custom palettes, PDF export, and shopping lists.

## Key features

- Photo to cross-stitch pattern conversion
- Real DMC thread color matching
- Pattern editor with multiple views
- Progress tracking with stitch count
- Print-ready PDF export
- Customizable thread palettes
- Shopping list with estimated costs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StitchCraft Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StitchCraft Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch-fiddle-and-craft-maker/id6759521479/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Very disappointed

*2026-08-08*

The functions are very poorly designed

### 1/5 — Almost every feature is locked behind a paywall

*2026-08-05*

As the title says, almost anything you try to do in this app pulls up a “you have to unlock the premium to use this feature” screen. I just wanna knit bruh, lame af.
👎👎👎

**Developer response:** Hello we made changes so you can now do more things freely before committing to a subscription.

### 1/5 — Premium

*2026-07-31*

Premium gets the best stuff the app is damn near unusable without the premium majority of the features are in the premium.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. We understand Premium isn’t for everyone. The app includes a range of free features to help users get started, while Premium unlocks advanced tools for those who need them. We’re continually improving the free experience and appreciate your feedback.

### 1/5 — Misleading

*2026-06-23*

This is NOT stitch fiddle. If you are looking to create and have written patterns outside of just a diagram, this is not the app for you, unless I am missing something

### 1/5 — This is NOT STITCH FIDDLE

*2026-06-22*

If you are looking for the  Stitch Fiddle program, this is not it. Do not purchase premium. The actual SF does not have an app. It is browser only. I’m usually really careful with this sort of thing and I was swindled. Overall was not a fan of the product either, which is how I figured out I was not in the right place. Hope to save someone else the trouble!

### 1/5 — Premum

*2026-06-10*

Too many premum

### 2/5 — lol

*2026-04-18*

Last month they responded to a review saying the undo feature not working in the free version was a bug and they fixed it. “Fixed it” by charging money for the feature now apparently because I can’t undo something without paying for the subscription. Not even a free trial to see if I like it. Cant change the amount of colors without a subscription.

**Developer response:** We’re sorry this caused frustration. Previously there was indeed an issue with undo behavior, and that bug was fixed. Since then, some advanced editing features, including unlimited undo and color customization - have become part of the Premium version to support ongoing development of the app.

We understand that this may feel disappointing, especially if you expected those features to remain free. Your feedback is fair, and we’ll take it into account while improving the balance between free and premium functionality.

### 1/5 — Scammers

*2026-04-04*

They are pretending to be an app for Stitch Fiddle (a popular application for making charts). From everything I have seen, they are not.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback.

We are not affiliated with Stitch Fiddle. Our app is an independent pattern maker designed for iPhone and iPad users who are looking for a mobile alternative.

We’ll make this clearer in our listing to avoid any confusion.

### 3/5 — Really like this app but…

*2026-03-13*

This app works really well. My issue is that the erase and undo function doesn’t work. I was going to get the full version but if I can’t erase I can’t use it

**Developer response:** Hi,

Thanks for your message and for your feedback.
We have fixed the issue with the erase and undo functions. It was caused by a bug, and the app now works properly.

The latest update also includes additional features and improvements.
Please update the app to the newest version and try again.

If you have any further questions or still experience issues, feel free to contact us.

Thank you for using the app!

## Frequently asked questions about Stitch Fiddle & Craft Maker

### How does Stitch Fiddle & Craft Maker turn photos into patterns?

Stitch Fiddle & Craft Maker uses a four-step wizard to convert your photos into detailed, stitch-ready cross-stitch patterns. You can choose grid size, thread colors, and fine-tune brightness and contrast before generating the pattern.

### Does Stitch Fiddle & Craft Maker use real thread colors?

Yes, Stitch Fiddle & Craft Maker matches every color in your pattern to real DMC thread codes, including 441 Stranded Cotton and 36 Light Effects. You can browse, search, and swap these colors within the app.

### Can I create my own designs in Stitch Fiddle & Craft Maker?

Absolutely. You can start from scratch on a blank canvas and use the built-in editor tools to draw, erase, and flood-fill stitches. The editor also supports adding backstitch lines for outlines and fine details.

### How does Stitch Fiddle & Craft Maker help me track my progress?

You can tap any stitch to mark it as completed, and Stitch Fiddle & Craft Maker will keep a running count and percentage of your progress. Large patterns are split into manageable sections for easier navigation and completion.

### What information is included in the exported PDF from Stitch Fiddle & Craft Maker?

The print-ready PDF includes a full-color pattern preview, grid stats, section-by-section grids with symbols and row numbers, a color legend with DMC codes, a shopping list with skein quantities and estimated costs, and fabric size recommendations.

### What are the limitations of the free version of Stitch Fiddle & Craft Maker?

The free version allows you to create up to three patterns per day with grids up to 80 stitches wide and 20 colors. For larger patterns and the full experience, you can unlock StitchCraft Premium.

### What devices does Stitch Fiddle & Craft Maker support?

Stitch Fiddle & Craft Maker is available for iPhone and iPad, supporting fabric counts from 11ct to 28ct and patterns up to 200 x 200 stitches.

### Is Stitch Fiddle & Craft Maker available offline?

Yes, Stitch Fiddle & Craft Maker works entirely on your device, meaning no account is required and no internet connection is needed to use its features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-08-21

Based on user feedback we made some huge improvements to make the experience even better! Enjoy StitchCraft.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-08-08

We’ve made StitchCraft even better with bug fixes and performance improvements.

Happy stitching!
If you’re enjoying the app, we’d truly appreciate a review.

### 1.1.8 — 2026-08-03

We’ve made StitchCraft even better with bug fixes and performance improvements.

Happy stitching!
If you’re enjoying the app, we’d truly appreciate a review.

### 1.1.7 — 2026-07-27

We’ve made StitchCraft even better with bug fixes and performance improvements.

Happy stitching!
If you’re enjoying the app, we’d truly appreciate a review.

### 1.1.6 — 2026-07-11

We’ve made StitchCraft even better with bug fixes and performance improvements.

Happy stitching!
If you’re enjoying the app, we’d truly appreciate a review.

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