Cross Stitch Fonts
Cross Stitch Alphabet Patterns & Fonts
Browse our collection of cross stitch fonts designed for pixel-perfect stitching. Each alphabet has been carefully crafted to look beautiful on Aida fabric. Preview every character below, then head to our text generator to create custom patterns with any of these fonts.
Serif
FreeClassic letters with decorative tips. A traditional cross stitch alphabet perfect for samplers and monograms.
Grid: 5×7 per character · 1 stitch spacing
Block
FreeSimple, bold block letters. Great for bold statements, names, and anywhere you need clear readability.
Grid: 6×8 per character · 1 stitch spacing
Mini
FreeCompact 3×5 letters for tight spaces. Ideal for adding small labels, dates, or initials to larger projects.
Grid: 3×5 per character · 1 stitch spacing
Halloween
FreeSpooky themed lettering perfect for Halloween cross stitch projects, creepy quotes, and seasonal decorations.
Grid: 12×11 per character · 1 stitch spacing
Pro Fonts
UpgradeUnlock 8 additional hand-crafted fonts with a lifetime upgrade. Each pro font brings a unique style to your cross stitch text patterns.
Script
Flowing cursive lettering
Retro
Funky 70s style
Valentine
Sweet and decorative
Calligraphy
Gothic ornamental script
Angular
Sharp modern letters
Western
Wild west saloon style
Sci-Fi
Futuristic digital look
Italic
Classic italic capitals
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Open Text Generator →Cross Stitch Fonts & Alphabet Guide
Finding the right cross stitch font can make or break your project. Whether you're stitching a name on a baby sampler, a wedding date, or a cheeky quote for the wall, the lettering style sets the entire tone. Our cross stitch alphabet generator gives you instant previews of every font so you can pick the perfect one before you start stitching.
How to Choose a Cross Stitch Font
Consider these factors when picking a cross stitch letter style:
- Project size — Mini fonts (3×5) work for labels and dates. Larger fonts like Halloween (12×11) create bold statement pieces.
- Readability — Block and Serif fonts are easiest to read from a distance, making them ideal for wall hangings.
- Style match — Script and Calligraphy fonts suit elegant projects like wedding samplers. Retro and Western add personality to fun quotes.
- Stitch count — Larger fonts mean more stitches per letter. A name in Mini font might be 50 stitches wide, while the same name in Halloween font could be 200+.
Cross Stitch Alphabet Sizes
Each font in our collection uses a fixed pixel grid. The numbers (like 5×7) tell you how many stitches wide and tall each character is. Add 1 stitch of spacing between characters, and you can calculate exactly how wide your finished text will be:
Formula: Total width = (characters × font width) + ((characters - 1) × spacing)
Example: "HELLO" in Serif (5×7) = (5 × 5) + (4 × 1) = 29 stitches wide
Free vs Pro Fonts
Our 4 free cross stitch fonts cover the essentials — from compact Mini letters to decorative Halloween characters. If you want more variety, the 8 Pro fonts unlock cursive Script, elegant Calligraphy, playful Retro, and more. All fonts work with our cross stitch text generator, which creates downloadable PDF patterns with numbered grids and DMC thread colours.
Popular Cross Stitch Lettering Projects
- Baby samplers — Name, birth date, weight, and a small motif
- Wedding pieces — Couple's names, date, and venue in Script or Calligraphy font
- Kitchen signs — "But First, Coffee" or "Home Sweet Home" in Block font
- Subversive cross stitch — Cheeky quotes in elegant fonts for maximum contrast
- Holiday decorations — Halloween text in Creepster, festive messages in Valentine
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