Cross Stitch Text Generator
Turn a name, date, quote, or short phrase into a counted cross stitch lettering chart online.
Create Letters and Words for Your Project
Enter your wording, choose a stitch-friendly lettering style, and generate a chart you can resize for your fabric. Shorter phrases make more compact patterns and keep each letter easy to read.
Choose Text, Fonts, or a Ready-Made Alphabet
Compare the available lettering looks on the cross stitch font generator, build custom initials with the alphabet generator, or browse free cross stitch alphabet patterns.
Cross Stitch Text Generator Questions
How big will my cross stitch lettering be on fabric?
Divide the chart width in stitches by the fabric count to get the stitched width in inches when working over one square. An 84-stitch-wide chart on 14-count Aida is 6 inches wide (15.24 cm). Add extra fabric around the design for finishing and framing; changing fabric count changes the physical size, not the number of chart stitches.
How do I turn text into a cross stitch pattern?
Enter a name, date, quote, or short phrase, choose a lettering style, and set the chart width. The generator converts each letter into a counted cross stitch grid that you can preview before downloading.
Is the cross stitch text generator free?
The basic text chart tool works without an account. It lets you enter wording, compare lettering styles, adjust the stitch width, and preview the resulting pattern.
What is the difference between the text, font, and alphabet generators?
Use the text generator to chart a complete phrase, the font generator to compare lettering styles, and the alphabet generator to build custom initials or letter combinations.