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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, and also free: thirteen craft types, real layers, multiple thread brands, reusable motifs, and a project journal. It's a good fit 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, searchable by number or name, plus other brand palettes. 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 is free, with every craft, every editor tool, and PNG, PDF, SVG, EPS, and Excel export included. 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 Spotted something out of date?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 don't want an account 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). In Craft Studio, set your pattern to the chart's stitch count, turn on Crisp edges, then drop the PNG into image import. Each cell is matched to your palette. Craft Studio doesn't read OXS files directly.
- Is Craft Studio free like FlossCross?
- Yes. Both are free, and if a DMC-only cross stitch editor is all you need, FlossCross is a fine choice. Craft Studio needs a free account and covers thirteen crafts, layers, motifs, and the project journal.
- Does Craft Studio support thread brands other than DMC?
- Yes. The full DMC catalog, searchable by number or color name, is built in alongside other brand palettes. You can also extract a palette from a photo or generate one with complementary, analogous, or triadic harmonies.
Ready to try it?
Create a free account, import your existing patterns as images, and keep designing where you left off.
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