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Turn photos into stitchable cross stitch and needlepoint patterns

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Browser-based software that converts photos into cross stitch and needlepoint charts with color-matching to 49 thread libraries and print-ready PDF exports.

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Threaded is browser-based software for designing cross stitch and needlepoint patterns. Upload a photo and it converts it into a gridded pattern, matching colors to 49 real thread libraries including DMC, Anchor, Madeira, and Cosmo. The editor lets you refine designs by hand with tools like magic wand select, text, shapes, and fill. Export print-ready PDF charts with thread legend, symbol grids, and exact stitch counts for every color. It works on Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and iPad with no installation needed.

What it does

  • Photo-to-pattern conversion that creates gridded cross stitch charts
  • Color matching across 49 real thread libraries including DMC, Anchor, Madeira, and Cosmo
  • Exact stitch and skein counts for every color
  • Print-ready PDF charts with named-thread legend and symbol grids
  • Hand-editing tools including magic wand select, text, shapes, and fill
  • Supports both cross stitch and needlepoint on various fabric counts and canvas meshes
  • Works in web browser on Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and iPad with no installation
  • Skeins calculator and progress tracking in Pro plan

Pricing

Pricing model: Freemium

Free plan includes full editor, photo-to-pattern conversion, DMC and Anchor thread matching, and one saved design up to 100 x 100 stitches. Pro: $15/month billed monthly or $10/month billed yearly ($120/year).

Shopper questions

Can I turn a photo into a cross stitch pattern?

Yes. Upload any photo and Threaded converts it into a gridded cross stitch chart, reducing it to a stitchable set of colors at your chosen canvas size and fabric count.

Does Threaded work for needlepoint as well as cross stitch?

Absolutely. Threaded is a design studio for both needlepoint and cross stitch, letting you build charts on the grid and export patterns ready to work on canvas or aida.

Which thread brands does the color matching support?

Threaded matches pattern colors against 49 real thread libraries, including DMC, Anchor, Madeira, Cosmo and many more, so your shopping list uses floss you can actually buy.

Can I export a pattern on the free plan?

No. Exporting a print-ready PDF chart or images is part of Pro. You can design and edit on the free plan, then upgrade when you want to take a pattern home.

Do I need design experience to use it?

Not at all. Start from a photo and a few clicks, then refine as much or as little as you like. The tools are precise on the grid but gentle enough to feel like play.

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