MacStitch

MacStitch is a super handy macOS app that gives you all the tools you need to design amazing counted-thread embroidery. If you've ever wanted to turn your creative ideas into beautiful stitch patterns, this software is for you!

User-Friendly Interface

With MacStitch, you'll find that the interface is really easy to use. You can import clip art, scanned photos, or any images and quickly convert them into designs ready for printing. How cool is that?

Customize Your Designs

You can take simple images and turn them into custom patterns just the way you like. Plus, if you've got something on your Mac's clipboard or want to scan an image directly in the app, that's totally possible too!

Create from Scratch or Use Wizard

Whether you want to start a pattern from scratch or use the Image Import Wizard to create a raster-like pattern, MacStitch makes it easy. You can adjust chart sizes, pick how many stitches to use, choose your thread colors, and even select the type of threads.

Edit with Ease

The editing tools are fantastic! You can draw full stitches, half stitches, beads, knots, backstitch—pretty much anything! And when you're done designing? Just export your work as PNG or PDF files in just a few clicks.

Convenient Edit Menu

The Edit menu helps you load motifs onto the clipboard and even flip or rotate areas of your design. Want to erase some French knots? No problem! You can also add borders and adjust sizes right here.

Quick Access with Toolbar Menu

With the Toolbar menu, switching between full and half stitches is a breeze. Change up your brush type or add shapes and letters without breaking a sweat!

Handy Selection Tools

MacStitch comes packed with selection tools that make it super easy to edit your designs. You've got an eraser for mistakes and search-and-replace functions at your fingertips! Plus, there's multi-level undo—so no worries if you make a mistake!

Edit Colors with Palette Menu

The Palette menu lets you add or modify threads easily. Flash those active threads while you're stitching away! Replace threads quickly or reorder them as needed.

If you're ready to unleash your creativity with embroidery designs using MacStitch, you'll love every minute of it!