Stitchly: Cross stitch

Stitchly: Cross stitch

Cross-stitch pattern maker

2.1K ratings
293 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 15, 2019
  • July 28, 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

3.14.3

July 28, 2026

- Improved: For printing needlepoint canvases, you can now export the pattern image as 1:1 scale. To do this, go to Export > Image > Export button > PNG > Finished Size. You can now also print direct from your device. - Added Planet Earth Pepper Pot palette - Updated for iOS 26 - Bug fixes and general improvements 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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User reviews

Love it!

I love this app it’s super useful and very versatile. I love that it has support for different devices. Being able to use it both on my laptop and phone is so handy! I just wish there was an option to select colours on a colour wheel. I find myself spending a lot of time trying to find the perfect colour. When importing an image into a pattern it preselects a thread colour to match. So, being able to have something similar with a colour selector would be fantastic! Also, adding a confirm paste option would be great. Right now every time I go to move part of my pattern, I have to undo it multiple times to get the placement perfect. Apart from this the app is amazing :)
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love the app! Suggestions with pixel photos and tag system

I love the app. It’s amazing for making new designs and following designs I already made.

My issue is that photos that are already in pixel format are hard to line up and copy correctly. I have a bunch of pixel art I would love to turn into designs but it’s hard to do it with your automated pattern creator and I just end up doing it all by hand anyway. Which is annoying and time consuming when the pieces are big. I don’t know if there is a way to line up photo grid with your system that I am missing…

Also have you thought about making your tagging system when you can add bins or folders or drop down menus? My tags can get pretty long when I’m doing subsets of subsets. Ex piece has a turkey in it, so I tag it at: object - animal- bird - turkey. I don’t know if that’s just me and my love of categories though.
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Fantastic App

This has been such an integral part of my cross stitch hobby. Being able to add patterns and import photos to be patterns has allowed me to expand the designs I want to create. I love the ability to keep track of what stitches you’ve completed as well as see what percentage you have finished on the project. My only wish is that you could either add pattern notes or be able to duplicate a colour for when you are doing multiple stitches (half stitch and full stitch) from the same colour. Highly highly recommend!
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Game Changer!!!

I absolutely LOVE this app. For decades I’ve struggled to create my own patterns. I get frustrated with the same old cutesy/cheesy patterns that I would never hang on my wall. So far I’ve been able create patterns with my favorite photos of pets and family members, and I can create new patterns when traveling without having to pack up WIPs. Yes, there are some flaws- I wish there were more sort options, and that we could save to an account rather than a backup file, but I believe those things will come in time. Even with the downsides this app deserves 5+ stars. Overall this app has given me a renewed love and passion for the craft and if I were to lose it I would cry.
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👍

This app is great and has really allowed me to do much more ambitious and creative projects. It’s really easy to use and the photo converter tools are really helpful

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes when importing certain patterns

Bug

Issues with grid and stitch alignment

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when using undo/redo

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add support for more thread brands and colors

Feature

Implement layering and grouping functionality

Feature

Allow resizing and repositioning of the entire pattern

Feature

Improve PDF export options and customization

Feature

Add progress tracking and marking completed stitches

Feature

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.