Cross Stitch Craft vs Pixie Stitch

Crossie is an all-in-one app for cross-stitch lovers: a pattern maker, chart keeper, and stitch tracker. Turn any photo into a ready-to-stitch, counted cross-stitch pattern with matched DMC thread colors, or design your own from a blank grid. Save every pattern to your own library, export polished PDF charts, and mark up and track your stitching progress from the first stitch to the last, all on your phone or iPad. Whether you're picking up a needle for the first time or you've been stitching for years, Crossie keeps it simple: pick a photo, adjust your settings, and start stitching. From Photo to Pattern • Turn any photo into a full cross-stitch chart, choosing your fabric (Aida) count, pattern size, and number of colors • Automatic DMC floss matching from a complete color palette, so you know exactly which threads to buy • Cleans up stray, single-stitch flecks and blends colors smoothly, so your chart stays clear and easy to follow • Reshape your photo first, including a classic oval hoop crop • See your finished size estimate before you commit a single stitch Design It Your Way • Start from a blank grid and design your own pattern from scratch • A full editing toolkit for paint, fill, eyedropper, erase, replace or merge colors, and more • Mirror every stroke across the center lines, so you draw one quarter and get the whole design • Draw and edit your patterns with ease using Apple Pencil • Search and sort your palette by DMC code or color name • A grid ruler overlay to help you keep count as you chart • Jump straight into stitching with ready-made practice patterns Stitch With Confidence • Mark off stitches as you go and watch your progress fill in • "Find next stitch" keeps you moving without losing your place • See your stitch count and overall progress at a glance Keep and Share Your Work • Stitch the digital pattern PDFs you already own: import one and track it like any other chart • Save all your patterns in one library • Sync your patterns and stitching progress between iPhone and iPad through your own iCloud • Export polished PDF patterns complete with a materials page and floss shopping list • Switch between a clean symbol chart and a realistic color preview anytime Terms of Use: https://www.isomem.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.isomem.com/crossie-privacy-policy

Pixie Stitch: Your Personal Cross-Stitch Pattern Maker Bring your favorite memories to life with needle and thread. Pixie Stitch is a dedicated crafting companion designed to help you transform any photograph or image into a custom, ready-to-use cross-stitch pattern. Whether you are looking to stitch a portrait of a beloved pet, a beautiful landscape, or a fun piece of pixel art, Pixie Stitch does the heavy lifting of calculating colors and grids so you can focus on the crafting. Built for both beginners and experienced stitchers, the app combines an intuitive pattern generator with a built-in thread inventory tracker, keeping everything you need for your hobby organized in one place. Key Features and Functionality: Photo to Pattern Conversion: Easily import any image from your Photo Library and turn it into a cross-stitch grid. The app natively processes your image and pixelates it into a stitchable design. Before converting, you can use the built-in cropping tool to frame the exact portion of the image you want to stitch. Total Creative Control: Every project is different, which is why Pixie Stitch lets you customize the complexity of your patterns. Use the simple slider controls to adjust: 1. Pattern Size: Define the exact width of your project (in stitches). The app will automatically calculate the proportional height and the total number of stitches required. 2. Color Count: Limit the maximum number of colors used in your pattern. Keep it simple with a 15-color palette, or push it up for a highly detailed, photorealistic project. Automatic DMC Color Matching: No more guessing which thread to buy. Pixie Stitch uses advanced color-matching algorithms to automatically map the colors in your photograph to the official DMC thread palette. Detailed Project Breakdowns: Once your pattern is generated, you get a comprehensive breakdown of the project. The app provides a detailed list of every specific DMC thread color you need, along with the exact number of stitches required for each color, helping you plan your thread purchases perfectly. Thread Inventory Tracker: Never accidentally buy the same skein of thread twice. Pixie Stitch features a built-in Inventory tab where you can track exactly which DMC threads you currently have in your stash. Easily scroll through the DMC catalog and check off the threads you own. Personal Pattern Gallery: All of your created patterns are automatically saved to your personal Gallery. You can safely store your ongoing and future projects directly on your device. The app uses Apple's native frameworks to ensure your data is saved quickly and efficiently. Clean, Ad-Free Design: Crafting is supposed to be relaxing, and your tools should be too. Pixie Stitch features a premium, beautifully crafted user interface that gets out of your way. No intrusive ads, no cluttered screens—just a clean, colorful workspace for your next big idea. Start Stitching Today: Whether you are making a personalized gift for a loved one or just looking for a new way to express your creativity, Pixie Stitch gives you the tools to design beautiful, custom cross-stitch patterns right from your pocket. Download today and start your next