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Getting Started
New here? A quick overview of all the tools and how to make your first pattern in minutes.
Pattern Maker
Convert any photo or image into a cross-stitch pattern with DMC thread colours.
Text Generator
Turn names, quotes, and words into stitchable text patterns with beautiful fonts.
QR Generator
Create QR code patterns that actually scan when stitched. WiFi passwords, links, and more.
Designer
Draw your own patterns from scratch on a pixel grid with DMC thread colours.
AI Generator
Describe what you want and AI creates a cross-stitch pattern from your description.
Pattern Editor
The drawing tools, colour picker, stamps, shapes, and everything in the pattern editor.
Toolbar Reference
A visual reference for each editor toolbar button, icon, and tool.
Pressure Brush
Use a stylus for smooth hand lettering, cursive, and pressure-sensitive drawing.
Layers
Work with stitch, text, sketch, and image layers in the editor.
Pattern Library
Save, organise into collections, share, and re-download your patterns.
Stitch Tracker
Mark stitches off as you sew, track progress per thread, synced across iPad, PC, and any device.
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