Free Cross Stitch Text Generator (Printable PDF Pattern)

Type a name, a date or a short quote. See it stitched right away, then download a free printable PDF pattern with a DMC thread list. No sign-up, no email.

Pick a lettering style
Thread color (DMC)DMC 321 · Red
Border
Border color (DMC)DMC 3354 · Dusty Rose Light
Line alignment
Fabric (Aida count)
Paper size
Live preview
Stitches–Finished size–Cut your fabric–
No email needed. The PDF is made in your browser.
Personal use only: make it for yourself or as a gift. Please do not sell or share this pattern or the PDF, and do not sell items made from it.

How it works

1. Write. A name, a date, a word you love. Up to three short lines.

2. Style it. Pick the lettering, a DMC color, a border and your fabric.

3. Download. Get a printable PDF with the chart, the thread list and the finished size.

What’s inside your free PDF

PageWhat you get
CoverA picture of your design, its size in stitches, inches and cm, and how much fabric to cut.
ChartA symbol grid you can print in black and white, bold lines every 10 stitches, numbered edges and center arrows. Big designs are split across pages.
Thread listDMC number, color name and how many stitches use each color.

Which fabric count should I choose?

AidaStitches per inchStrands most stitchers useGood for
11 ct113Beginners, kids, big letters
14 ct142The everyday choice
16 ct162Smaller, finer lettering
18 ct181 or 2Tiny details, bookmarks

Questions

Is it really free?

Yes. No account and no email. The PDF is made in your browser and downloads right away.

Can I use my own font?

Not yet: choose one of our three lettering styles.

Can I sell what I stitch?

Personal use only: make it for yourself or as a gift. Please do not sell or share this pattern or the PDF, and do not sell items made from it.

Are the colors exact?

Screen colors are close to DMC floss, not exact. Check your real threads in daylight before you start.

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