Best Embroidery Hand Apps & Games

StitchPal - Embroidery Guides

beginner pattern, cross stitch

Free

This app guides beginners through embroidery and cross-stitch with tutorials, step-by-step projects, and inspiration. It also uses AI to transform photos and ideas into stitchable designs, making handmade crafts accessible and enjoyable.

Threads Embroidery Software

by The Embroidery Warehouse, INC

Free

This embroidery software allows users to digitize, edit, and create lettering for embroidery designs. It is suitable for both industrial and home embroidery machines, offering flexibility for use on various devices.

Embroidery Lettering

Lettering for Embroiderers

Free

Create custom text-based embroidery designs with a variety of fonts and adjustable properties. Preview your designs with a simulation before receiving them via email in your machine's format.

Tondo, Cross Stitch Embroidery

Knitting row counter & sewing

Free

This app helps cross-stitch and embroidery enthusiasts create custom patterns from photos or drawings. It also imports and reads existing PDF charts, offering tools for tracking stitches, managing colors, and planning hand embroidery projects. Progress syncs automatically across Apple devices.

Embroidery 3D

The Art of Decorating Fabrics

Free

Learn and create various hand embroidery stitches on fabric. This game allows you to design and decorate clothing items with intricate needlework, offering a creative way to pass time and master an art form.

Embroidery-Link

Creative Embroidery App

Free

Create and edit embroidery designs with lettering and built-in patterns. Send your creations wirelessly to a compatible embroidery machine. Offers comprehensive editing tools, design management, and simulation.

PRO digitizing

Embroidery Digitizing + Vector

Free

Easily request custom embroidery digitizing and vector art services. Browse past orders, download designs, and manage quotes. Access a library of free designs and request changes with a photo.

Stitch AI: Embroidery Design

Convert Photo to Cross Stitch

Free

Transform photos and text into professional embroidery patterns using AI. Create custom designs for personal projects, business branding, or artistic expression with lightning-fast results and studio-quality output. Monetize your creations with commercial licensing.

Stitchcraft: Embroidery Studio

Stitch library, DMC & patterns

Free

This app is an offline embroidery companion offering animated stitch tutorials, project planning tools, and a DMC floss color palette. It helps users manage their thread inventory and fabric calculations, with advanced features for pattern generation and inventory management available through an upgrade.

Embroidery Digitizing Services

by Omer Khan

Free

This app simplifies the process of getting embroidery digitizing services. Users can quickly receive price and stitch quote estimates, and even place orders directly from their mobile device without needing to register an account.

StitchBuddy HD

Editor for Machine Embroidery

Free

Manage, edit, and preview machine embroidery designs on your mobile device. Modify designs at the stitch level, change thread colors, and sync across devices. Supports various file formats and printing options.

Hatch Academy

Official Lessons from Wilcom

Free

Master embroidery with official courses from software experts. Learn digitizing, techniques, and project planning through interactive lessons and tailored paths. Suitable for beginners and professionals.