Stitchly: Cross stitch

Stitchly: Cross stitch

Cross-stitch pattern maker

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327 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 15, 2019
  • October 7, 2026

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Easily create custom cross-stitch patterns from photos or by drawing your own designs. Supports various stitch types and thread colors, with options to export as printable PDFs and track your progress. Perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters.

✓Create patterns from photos
✓Draw custom designs
✓Supports DMC and Anchor threads
✓Includes advanced stitches
✓Export as printable PDF
✓Track stitching progress
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What's New in Stitchly

3.16

October 7, 2026

- You can now add new fabric colours and edit the existing ones (Menu > Edit... > Fabric Colour > Edit Fabric Colours...) - You can now add your own fonts to the Add Text feature (editing screen > Add Text > ... > more button > Fonts... > '+' button > Import a file) - Added a setting for changing the position of the 3 side buttons on the editing screen (Menu > View... > Interface > Buttons > Centre/Top) - Added a setting for changing the colour list page format on the PDF exports (Export > PDF > Settings > Colour List > Grid/Table) - Bug fixes and general improvements Previous release: - Added a setting for increasing the maximum pattern size (Settings... > Advanced Settings > Max Pattern Size > 500) - Added more cursive fonts to the Add Text feature: Dancing Script, Pacifico, Lobster - Added a 'Freehand' backstitch mode for drawing continuous backstitch lines (on the editing screen, press the stitch type button > Settings button > Backstitches > Freehand) - Added a 'Freehand' cut and paste mode for non-rectangular selections (on the editing screen, press and hold the cut or copy button > Freehand) - Added a 'Clean Up' brush for cleaning up isolated pixels after converting an image (on the editing screen, press and hold the paintbrush button > Clean Up) - Added a PDF setting for entering a custom number of stitches per page (Export > PDF > Settings button > Stitches Per Page > Custom Size) - Added a setting for how single stitches are counted in the pattern (Settings... > Single Stitch > Full Cross / Half Cross > 'Half Cross' would be used for needlepoint) - You can now rotate the image when tracing it (Menu > Image... > Change Position > Zoom and rotate the image using two fingers, or you can use the rotate buttons) - Added Gamma palette - Added Madeira palette - Added Tropical Glow colours to DMC Light Effects palette (985-1055) - Bug fixes and general improvements - Minimum iOS version increased to 15.0 If you're enjoying Stitchly, please consider writing a review. Thank you to our wonderful customers for their continued support :) Harry & Charlotte

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Last updated on October 15, 2026.

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User reviews

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I love the app and I told my friends about it and I wish I can get more space more stitches in the canvas so I can beat some records. I wish I can have 999x999 for the grid for design , please can you do it ?

I love this app but there’s just one problem

I want to like this app but I’ve been searching for an app that will let me input a pattern that I’ve purchased on Etsy and then show me my color listing, I just purchased a big cross stitch and it has been hard to understand all the colors and symbols, I thought maybe this app would help, I did some research and google said it would do what I was wanting, in which in the demo it shows other patterns along with the dmc colors and symbols so I thought it would show me the colors and symbols when I input a pdf. I purchased the full app for the 39.99 in which I messed with this app for over an hour and it wouldn’t give me my color code as I thought it would. Unless I’m doing something wrong it sadly doesn’t do as I thought. This app looks great, I love how you can make customized ones along with it has some patterns within the app which I love but i was really hoping I’d be also able to use this app with my exported pdf patterns but sadly not. I’ve tried so many other apps and they need a subscription this is one of the only apps that seems to be great for the cross stitch community, I’ve also tried cross stitch saga which would work great but they only allow specific files and it’s a pain to even switch the file to what they accept. I’m just wanting this app will do what I’m wanting at some point, I feel like I’m not the only person who’s wanting this. Unless it does and it’s just user error even though I messed with this app for so long and couldn’t get it to work, which is so upsetting.
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Great for drawing your own patterns

So far I’ve only tried drawing 2 patterns with this program, but I am loving it! I initially decided to try this program because of the one-time-fee pricing model (rather than a monthly or per-use charge). I like that there are palettes of colours built in for flosses like DMC and others. I find the program simple and intuitive to use and also like using the phone app as I kind of way to sketch ideas. For an idea on the price, I am in Canada and the charge was $100, but there was a discount as an incentive to purchase quickly so I only paid $40. It feels like great value for money.
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Palette choices missing DNC solid option

I love the software, but I can't find any of the DMC threads that are in the palette choices. My stores only sell DMC solid, and that's not an option in the palette choices. I'd there a way to convert DMCVAR flood to DMC?

Best design app!

Best app I ever used to design cross stitch patterns! And they keep adding more and more features to it.
Highly recommend!!

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes when importing certain patterns

Bug

Issues with grid and stitch alignment

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Inconsistent behavior when using undo/redo

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add support for more thread brands and colors

Feature

Implement layering and grouping functionality

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Allow resizing and repositioning of the entire pattern

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Improve PDF export options and customization

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Add progress tracking and marking completed stitches

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FAQ

What can I do with Stitchly?

Stitchly allows you to create your own cross-stitch patterns by converting photos or drawing designs from scratch. You can use various stitch types, select from a wide range of thread colors, and export your finished patterns as printable PDFs.

Is Stitchly free to use?

No, Stitchly is a paid app. It offers a one-time purchase model, meaning you pay once to unlock the full version and can enjoy all features forever without any subscriptions.

What devices is Stitchly compatible with?

The app is available for iPhone and iPad. Your single purchase also unlocks the full version on Mac devices with M1 chip or later, and you can share the purchase with your family.

Can I sell the patterns I create with Stitchly?

Yes, you can sell the patterns you design using Stitchly. The app even allows you to add your store details directly to the PDF exports, making it convenient for selling your creations.

What kind of stitches does Stitchly support?

Stitchly supports a variety of stitches beyond the basic cross-stitch, including 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 stitches, backstitches, and French knots. This allows for more intricate and detailed pattern creation.