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Craft Studio vs FlossCross
FlossCross is a genuinely free web editor for cross stitch, and for a basic DMC-only chart it does the job well. Craft Studio is a bigger studio: thirteen craft types, real layers, multiple thread brands, reusable motifs, and a project journal — worth it when cross stitch is just one of the things you make.
Side-by-side comparison
How Craft Studio stacks up against FlossCross on the features that matter to makers.
Craft types
Thirteen crafts out of the box — cross stitch, crochet colorwork, knitting, diamond painting, embroidery, needlepoint, quilt, fuse beads, and more.
Cross stitch only.
Thread brands
Full DMC catalog plus other brand palettes, searchable by number or name. Extract palettes from photos or generate them with color-theory harmonies.
DMC only — 498 floss colors, no other brands or blends.
Layers
Stack fills, outlines, and text on independent layers. Toggle visibility, lock, merge, and reorder.
Single-layer grid editing.
Backstitch and detail
Outline layers for backstitch detail, plus text tools and reusable motif, border, and alphabet blocks.
Backstitch in two modes (Line and Pen), half-cross and petite stitches.
Exports
PNG, SVG, and printable PDF with symbol keys.
PDF with custom settings, plus OXS import and export.
Projects and community
Project journal with progress photos, a built-in community gallery, palettes, challenges, and maker profiles.
No progress tracking or built-in gallery; the community lives on Reddit.
Pricing
Everything for $9.99/month or $99/year after a 7-day free trial — every craft, export format, and feature included. Cancel anytime; your saved patterns are never deleted.
Entirely free, no registration required.
FlossCross details and prices checked August 2026. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.
Which one is right for you?
Every tool has strengths. Here's our honest take.
Choose Craft Studio if…
- You make more than cross stitch and want one editor for all of it.
- You want layers, motifs, brand palettes beyond DMC, and palette generation.
- You want your WIPs, journal, and published patterns in one place.
Stick with FlossCross if…
- You need a free tool and only chart in DMC.
- You rely on OXS files to move patterns between apps.
- You make small, simple charts and don't need layers or a library.
Frequently asked
- Can I import my FlossCross patterns into Craft Studio?
- Export your chart from FlossCross as an image (or a PDF page saved as an image) and drop it into Craft Studio's image import. The tracer maps the cells to your palette. Craft Studio doesn't read OXS files directly.
- Is Craft Studio free like FlossCross?
- No — Craft Studio has a 7-day free trial, then costs $9.99/month or $99/year. FlossCross is genuinely free, and if a DMC-only cross stitch editor is all you need, it's a fine choice. Craft Studio's plan covers thirteen crafts, layers, motifs, and the project journal.
- Does Craft Studio support thread brands other than DMC?
- Yes. The full DMC catalog is built in alongside other brand palettes, all searchable by number or color name. You can also extract a palette from a photo or generate one with complementary, analogous, or triadic harmonies.
Ready to try it?
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