TideStitch: Quilt Designer

TideStitch: Quilt Designer

See your quilt before you sew

2 ratings
1 review
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 7, 2026
  • August 11, 2026

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Visualize your quilt designs before cutting fabric. This app allows you to lay out blocks, use real or painted fabrics, and automatically calculates cut sizes based on your chosen seam allowance. Design custom blocks or use traditional patterns, and see your finished quilt come to life.

Design quilt blocks with real or painted fabrics
Automatic calculation of cut sizes
Library of traditional quilt block patterns
Design custom blocks with grids or radial layouts
Whole-quilt layout with block repetition
Jelly roll specific design modes
Accurate quilting math with seam allowance adjustment
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What's New in TideStitch

1.3

August 11, 2026

New: Actual Size. Tap the ruler and the block on screen becomes its true physical size, so you can lay your own fabric against the glass and check the scale for yourself. The first time, it asks you to check it against your rotary ruler. The rest is mostly about the numbers. Pattern fixes worth having before you cut again: - Blocks built from other blocks had cut sizes an eighth of an inch too big. - The first assembly step was leaving units out of its count. - Printed patterns no longer strand a step heading at the foot of a page, or cut a pressing note in half. Three new blocks: Cactus Bud, Missouri Puzzle, and Tide Line. The size picker now offers every size a block can actually be cut at, and warns you before you choose one that won't sew flat. The starter designs come at sizes you can cut. Painting a large quilt top is faster.

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User reviews

Wonderful easy to use quilt pattern app!

I found this app searching for a good way to graph out my quilt patterns before cutting any fabric. It is easy to create your own layouts and add photos of your fabric to use in the blocks.
Today I made 6 different color versions of a quilt pattern I’m working on using the Design Your Own feature. This app makes it easy to create a layout and decide on your color pattern. I would love to see an addition where you can duplicate a board you designed on your own, so you can make different color variations to compare. Thanks for creating this app!
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Response from developer

Cam3mommy, thank you for this! Six color versions of one pattern in a single day, by hand, is exactly the workflow I want to make less tedious, and duplicating a Design Your Own board just went to the top of my list. The plan: copy the board with its colors and fabrics intact, swap fabrics on the copy, and put the versions side by side so you can actually see them together instead of flipping back and forth from memory. I can't promise a date (it's just me, and I'd rather ship it working than ship it fast), but it's queued and I'll let you know when it lands. Reviews like this one are genuinely how I decide what to build next, so thank you for taking the time to write it all out!

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FAQ

What is TideStitch?

TideStitch is a quilt design application that allows users to visualize their quilt projects before cutting fabric. It helps in laying out blocks, auditioning fabrics, and calculating precise cut sizes.

Can I use my own fabrics in TideStitch?

Yes, you can photograph fabric from your stash and save it as a swatch. The app auditions fabric tiled at its correct physical scale, so a 6" print appears as 6".

Does TideStitch help with quilting math?

Absolutely. TideStitch handles all the real quilting math, calculating finished and cut sizes based on your specified seam allowance (e.g., ¼", scant ¼", metric, or custom).

What traditional quilt blocks are available in TideStitch?

TideStitch includes a library of traditional blocks like Pinwheel, Sawtooth Star, Broken Dishes, and Log Cabin, with new blocks added regularly in free updates.

Can I design my own unique quilt blocks with TideStitch?

Yes, you can design your own blocks from a blank grid by splitting cells, merging patches, or using a radial design. Snapping features ensure your designs remain neat.

What devices does TideStitch support?

TideStitch is designed for iPad and Mac, and also runs on iPhone. You can use your phone as a camera and your iPad or Mac as your studio.

How often is TideStitch updated?

New blocks are added in free updates every couple of weeks, ensuring the app stays fresh with new design options.

Is TideStitch free to use?

Yes, TideStitch is available for free, with no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in its description.