Stitchly: Cross stitch

Name: Stitchly: Cross stitch
Rating: 4.8 (2229 reviews)
Author: Subtlabs

Cross-stitch pattern maker

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

2.2K Ratings
Age Rating

13+
Years
Category

Lifestyle
Developer

Subtlabs
Language

EN
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Size

41.3
MB

Stitchly is the best cross stitch pattern maker app on iPhone and iPad. Easily create your own cross stitch patterns with this simple yet powerful app. • Perfect for beginners and professionals • Convert your photos or draw your own designs • Use DMC and Anchor thread, plus lots more • Use 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, backstitches, and French knots • Export your work as a printable PDF • Track your progress in the app • No subscriptions (pay once, enjoy forever) IT WORKS LIKE MAGIC When converting a photo, use our custom-built wizard tool to effortlessly choose the best settings for your image and see the results instantly. TRACE OVER IMAGES When drawing your own designs, you can show an image in the background. This can be super helpful as a reference to trace over. You can also show the original image after converting a photo, which makes tidying up your patterns even easier. MAKE YOUR MASTERPIECE Once your pattern is finished and you’re ready to get stitching, simply press play. You can view your pattern in the app, highlight symbols, and mark stitches as completed using the progress tracker. JOIN THOUSANDS OF HAPPY CUSTOMERS... "I can’t overstate my love for Stitchly. Every time I don’t see it on a top 10 softwares for cross stitch I’m shook. I‘ve been making and selling patterns for 5 years and have tried 3 other programs but Stitchly’s aesthetics, simplicity, and constant feature updates make it my number one favorite of all time." - By Nic806 on the App Store "This app is exactly what I’ve been looking for! I had been eyeing a few desktop apps but this app provides all the features I need in a cheaper, convenient, portable app- even better! I love how easy it is to make patterns and export them, even including the number of skeins needed in the export is so helpful." - By reydiant on the App Store "The best app for anyone that likes cross stitch. I’ve saved so much money on buying patterns and it’s also so much fun to be able to design my own. Love it. I never spend money on apps but this one was definitely worth it." - By TJ_172940 on the App Store BECOME AN AMAZING DESIGNER Our mission is to make it easier and more fun to create your own cross stitch designs. Why? Because being creative makes you happier and healthier. AS FEATURED BY APPLE Stitchly has been featured as App of the Day on the App Store. We are incredibly proud of this milestone and wish to thank all our wonderful customers for their continued support. FAQ Is the full version a one-time purchase? Yes. There are no subscriptions. You can create and export as many patterns as you like with the one-time purchase. Can I unlock my other devices using the same purchase? Yes. You can unlock the full version on your iPhone, iPad and Mac (M1 chip or later) with just one purchase. Can I share the purchase with my family? Yes. Family Sharing is enabled. Can I sell my patterns? Yes. You can also add your store details to your PDF exports. Do I have to buy the materials separately? Yes. The app is only for creating patterns. Can I use Stitchly for needlepoint? Yes. Many of our customers use the Stitchly app to create both cross stitch and needlepoint patterns. When using the app for needlepoint, just treat each square as one canvas intersection. Is Stitchly an alternative to Stitch Fiddle? Yes. Stitchly is an app, whereas Stitch Fiddle is an online platform. Stitchly is not affiliated with Stitch Fiddle. Where is my data stored? Your data is stored on your device. All processing is done locally on your device. Your data is never transmitted to third parties. TRY IT NOW Try Stitchly now on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. The full version is a one-time purchase. Find out more at stitchly.com Stitchly® is a registered trademark of Subtlabs Ltd

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

out of 5

2.2K Ratings

Very Impressed So Far
04/15/2021
Erectiontown
I’ve been using this app for a few weeks now, and I’ve been very impressed with it so far. It’s easy to use and the few patterns I’ve generated so far seem to be working out really well just through the app’s own photo conversion. I’m not a print things out kind of guy, so I really like the completed stitch tracking you can do directly in the app. One wish I do have is grid numbering along the top/bottom/sides for easier stitch counting/tracking, but the way it’s set up now still works great.I also applaud the absolutely stellar customer support by the developer. My big pattern I was working started crashing my app whenever I tried to open, so I couldn’t export or do anything with it to continue the pattern. I sent feedback via the app to the dev (Harry) and he responded within hours, then sent an update through Apple so I could submit the pattern to him directly through the app, and then he pushed another update out shortly thereafter fixing my issue, all while being tremendously polite and helpful. Judging by the responses to reviews here it looks like the dev is listening and constantly working to improve the app!Very pleased with purchasing the full version!
Very Impressed So Far
04/15/2021
Erectiontown

I’ve been using this app for a few weeks now, and I’ve been very impressed with it so far. It’s easy to use and the few patterns I’ve generated so far seem to be working out really well just through the app’s own photo conversion. I’m not a print things out kind of guy, so I really like the completed stitch tracking you can do directly in the app. One wish I do have is grid numbering along the top/bottom/sides for easier stitch counting/tracking, but the way it’s set up now still works great.I also applaud the absolutely stellar customer support by the developer. My big pattern I was working started crashing my app whenever I tried to open, so I couldn’t export or do anything with it to continue the pattern. I sent feedback via the app to the dev (Harry) and he responded within hours, then sent an update through Apple so I could submit the pattern to him directly through the app, and then he pushed another update out shortly thereafter fixing my issue, all while being tremendously polite and helpful. Judging by the responses to reviews here it looks like the dev is listening and constantly working to improve the app!Very pleased with purchasing the full version!
Pretty much perfect!
01/01/2024
EllieKnits
I purchased the full version of loomerly, and considered trying to use that for cross stitch too, since the apps are similar. But I decided to go for the full version of this too, since the developer seems super responsive to requests and is constantly making improvements. This is so much easier than trying to use Photoshop to make cross stitch designs from photos! It is easy to create your own patterns based on a picture that you trace, or your own imagination. Lots of colors to choose from- Palette’s include all of DMC that I know of, plus Anchor, The Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works, plus some others, generic colors, and the option to make and edit your own palette, which I find really helpful. I love the option to rotate and mirror designs, and you can add half-stitches and backstitch outlines, too! There is an eyedropper tool, erase, paint, switch one color for another, fill, cut, copy, mirror, rotate text, and add insert/ copy to clipboard tool, so you can copy part or all of another pattern to the one you are using. You can preview the pattern using symbols or a more realistic thread look. You can also track your progress stitching your pattern, either as a whole or in sections. I also have the Markup R-Xp app (which is more for tracking your progress) but may end up using Stitchly instead because of the more intuitive, user-friendly interface and the fact that you can view both the symbols and colors of each stitch in the design at the same time.
Pretty much perfect!
01/01/2024
EllieKnits

I purchased the full version of loomerly, and considered trying to use that for cross stitch too, since the apps are similar. But I decided to go for the full version of this too, since the developer seems super responsive to requests and is constantly making improvements. This is so much easier than trying to use Photoshop to make cross stitch designs from photos! It is easy to create your own patterns based on a picture that you trace, or your own imagination. Lots of colors to choose from- Palette’s include all of DMC that I know of, plus Anchor, The Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works, plus some others, generic colors, and the option to make and edit your own palette, which I find really helpful. I love the option to rotate and mirror designs, and you can add half-stitches and backstitch outlines, too! There is an eyedropper tool, erase, paint, switch one color for another, fill, cut, copy, mirror, rotate text, and add insert/ copy to clipboard tool, so you can copy part or all of another pattern to the one you are using. You can preview the pattern using symbols or a more realistic thread look. You can also track your progress stitching your pattern, either as a whole or in sections. I also have the Markup R-Xp app (which is more for tracking your progress) but may end up using Stitchly instead because of the more intuitive, user-friendly interface and the fact that you can view both the symbols and colors of each stitch in the design at the same time.
Love the app but back stitch could use an update
07/26/2024
BusyBeeArts
I have made several patterns with the paid version of the app so far and have been really happy with the ease of use. I would give the app a 5 star but the only feature I’m not happy with is the back stitch. In black and white charts, there is no way to distinguish between back stitches. Many of my patterns have multiple colors used for back stitching, but if I’m reading the black and white chart, all back stitches show as the same bold black line. Color charts are a little better in that the back stitch line is shown in the intended color, but if you have the line going over the same colored square, the line blends in. I have resorted to using a thread color a few shades darker just so that the back stitch lines are more distinguishable on the chart. I do think the paid version is well worth the money if you are making many patterns. I sell mine on Etsy, and love the many features available. All my patterns are made from art I’ve drawn digitally and then imported in, and the auto pattern creation makes things simple and quick. I import the image, do some touch ups, add back stitching, and done!
Love the app but back stitch could use an update
07/26/2024
BusyBeeArts

I have made several patterns with the paid version of the app so far and have been really happy with the ease of use. I would give the app a 5 star but the only feature I’m not happy with is the back stitch. In black and white charts, there is no way to distinguish between back stitches. Many of my patterns have multiple colors used for back stitching, but if I’m reading the black and white chart, all back stitches show as the same bold black line. Color charts are a little better in that the back stitch line is shown in the intended color, but if you have the line going over the same colored square, the line blends in. I have resorted to using a thread color a few shades darker just so that the back stitch lines are more distinguishable on the chart. I do think the paid version is well worth the money if you are making many patterns. I sell mine on Etsy, and love the many features available. All my patterns are made from art I’ve drawn digitally and then imported in, and the auto pattern creation makes things simple and quick. I import the image, do some touch ups, add back stitching, and done!
Revolutionized My Stitching Ability
Mar 1
Rangergirl3
This app completely changed how I stitch - there is a world of positive difference between using this app and the hard-to-read paper patterns I used to follow. The ability to zoom in to a section to read the symbols and get a better, more accurate stitch count with less eye and neck strain has revolutionized my ability in this hobby. I can say, with certainty, that Stitchly has made it possible for me to stitch for hours again at a stretch!! I have a lot of different health challenges, so cross-stitching has always been a wonderful hobby for stress relief - and now, thanks to Stitchly, I can keep doing it for fun, for decades to come! :-) This app allowed me to take patterns I owned, and save them in a format where I can access them as I need to. Being able to erase and re-use the pattern multiple times is also a huge win, if you’re making a set of gifts for friends, and each person has a different favorite color.

Developer Response
Thank you so much for your review, we're really glad you're enjoying the app :)
Revolutionized My Stitching Ability
Mar 1
Rangergirl3

This app completely changed how I stitch - there is a world of positive difference between using this app and the hard-to-read paper patterns I used to follow. The ability to zoom in to a section to read the symbols and get a better, more accurate stitch count with less eye and neck strain has revolutionized my ability in this hobby. I can say, with certainty, that Stitchly has made it possible for me to stitch for hours again at a stretch!! I have a lot of different health challenges, so cross-stitching has always been a wonderful hobby for stress relief - and now, thanks to Stitchly, I can keep doing it for fun, for decades to come! :-) This app allowed me to take patterns I owned, and save them in a format where I can access them as I need to. Being able to erase and re-use the pattern multiple times is also a huge win, if you’re making a set of gifts for friends, and each person has a different favorite color.
Developer Response Mar 4
Thank you so much for your review, we're really glad you're enjoying the app :)

- Minimum iOS version increased to 15.0 - Added a setting for increasing the maximum pattern size (Settings... > Advanced Settings > Max Pattern Size > 500) - Added more cursive fonts to the Add Text feature: Dancing Script, Pacifico, Lobster - Added a 'Freehand' backstitch mode for drawing continuous backstitch lines (on the editing screen, press the stitch type button > Settings button > Backstitches > Freehand) - Added a 'Freehand' cut and paste mode for non-rectangular selections (on the editing screen, press and hold the cut or copy button > Freehand) - Added a 'Clean Up' brush for cleaning up isolated pixels after converting an image (on the editing screen, press and hold the paintbrush button > Clean Up) - Added a PDF setting for entering a custom number of stitches per page (Export > PDF > Settings button > Stitches Per Page > Custom Size) - Added a setting for how single stitches are counted in the pattern (Settings... > Single Stitch > Full Cross / Half Cross > 'Half Cross' would be used for needlepoint) - You can now rotate the image when tracing it (Menu > Image... > Change Position > Zoom and rotate the image using two fingers, or you can use the rotate buttons) - Added Gamma palette - Added Madeira palette - Added Tropical Glow colors to DMC Light Effects palette (985-1055) - Bug fixes and general improvements - Minimum iOS version increased to 15.0 If you're enjoying Stitchly, please consider writing a review. Thank you to our wonderful customers for their continued support :) Harry & Charlotte

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Seller: Subtlabs Ltd
Size: 41.3 MB
Category: Lifestyle
Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

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Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.

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Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

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Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
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