Glimmer & Stitch
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Free online pattern maker

Turn photos into beautiful patterns

Create cross stitch & diamond painting patterns from any image, matched to real DMC colors, ready to stitch or paint.

No account needed · matched to 489 DMC shades
How it works

Create a pattern in 3 steps

From a photo on your phone to a print-ready chart — no design skills required.

1

Import a photo

Upload any image — JPEG, PNG or WebP. Use our AI background remover to isolate your subject in one click.

2

Pick your palette

Reduce colours to a practical set matched against real DMC thread shades. Adjust dithering and colour count to taste.

3

Export your pattern

Download a print-ready PDF with symbol legend, or export as a plain image file.

Features

Everything you need to design patterns

From AI-powered background removal to professional PDF export — all in one free tool.

AI Background Removal

Remove backgrounds in one click using a built-in AI model that runs locally in your browser.

Cross-Stitch & Diamond Painting

Design both cross-stitch charts and diamond painting grids — switch between them instantly.

DMC Colour Matching

Automatically match your palette to real DMC stranded cotton shades. Get a ready shopping list.

Multi-Format Export

Export as PDF, PNG or JPEG. Print-ready with a full symbol legend included.

Two crafts, one tool

Made for stitchers & sparkle lovers

Cross stitch

Charts that read like a dream

Clear symbol legends, DMC floss list, and fabric-count maths done for you.

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Diamond painting

Every drill, placed perfectly

Round-drill grids with a legend and a per-colour bead count for ordering.

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Browse free pattern samples

Explore our collection of free cross-stitch and diamond painting patterns — download and start stitching today.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you start.

Glimmer & Stitch Pattern Maker is a free online tool for creating professional cross-stitch and diamond painting patterns. No software installation needed — it runs in your browser.

Yes. Core pattern creation, colour reduction, and export are completely free. A free account unlocks cloud storage.

Absolutely. Upload any JPEG, PNG, or WebP image and the tool converts it into a stitchable pattern.

Print-ready PDF with symbol legend, or PNG/JPEG image.

Yes. The colour matching engine maps your colours to the nearest DMC shades and gives you a ready thread shopping list.