Your photos,
stitched to life
FlossFlow turns any image into a beautiful, print-ready cross-stitch pattern — complete with DMC colors, symbol key, and a cover page. Ready in seconds.
No credit card · Exports your first pattern free · Works on any photo
Photo to pattern in 3 steps
Upload a photo
Drag in any image — a pet portrait, landscape, floral photo, or your own artwork. Any format works.
Adjust your palette
FlossFlow auto-selects the closest DMC thread colors. Tweak the count and colors to match your floss stash.
Download & stitch
Get a beautiful multi-page PDF with a cover, symbol key, full color list, and a clean stitchable grid.
Everything you need to stitch more
DMC Color Matching
Maps your image to the closest shades from the full 450+ color DMC library. Every stitch count shown.
Print-Ready PDFs
Beautiful multi-page exports — cover art, symbol key, color list, and a clean gridded pattern page.
Cloud Saves
Sign in with Google to save and revisit your projects from any device. Your patterns, always available.
Backstitch Support
Add fine detail and outline work with the backstitch tool. Perfect for lettering and crisp edges.
Seller Branding
Pro users can add their shop logo, name, and website to every pattern page. Sell with confidence.
Pattern Library
200+ hand-crafted patterns — botanicals, cottagecore scenes, animals, geometric, and seasonal designs. New monthly.
Simple, honest pricing
- Convert photos to patterns
- DMC color matching
- Basic PDF export
- Watermark on exports
- No commercial use
- Everything in Free
- Watermark-free exports
- Commercial rights for patterns you create
- Your logo on PDF cover
- Shop link on all pages
- Everything in Pro
- 1 year pattern library
- 200+ curated patterns
- New patterns monthly
- Unlimited cloud saves
- Full library access
- 200+ patterns
- New monthly additions
- Cancel any time
- Personal use only
30-day money-back guarantee on Pro & Founder's Bundle · Library: cancel anytime · Secure payments via Stripe
Who owns what, in plain stitch
Patterns you create
Upload your own photo or artwork, convert it with FlossFlow, and with Pro the resulting pattern is yours to sell — on Etsy, at craft fairs, anywhere. Your logo and shop link go right on the PDF.
You must own the rights to the source image.
Library patterns
Library designs are for personal stitching only — print them, stitch them, gift the finished piece. Reselling or redistributing the patterns themselves isn't allowed, the same way a stock photo subscription works.
Pro's commercial license covers your own creations, not library originals.
200+ hand-picked patterns
Browse a growing collection of ready-to-stitch designs — botanicals, cottagecore scenes, animal portraits, geometric tiles, and seasonal favourites.
New patterns added every month. Personal use only.
Browse the Library →Stitchers are already hooked
“I dropped in a photo of my dog and had a printable chart before my coffee went cold. The color key matched my floss stash almost perfectly.”
“The PDF is the nicest I've used — clear symbols, a real cover page, and the shopping list means one trip to the craft store instead of three.”
“I sell patterns on Etsy and the Pro branding makes my listings look professional without me touching a design tool.”
Questions, answered
Is FlossFlow really free to try?
Yes — upload a photo, convert it, edit it, and export your first pattern without an account or credit card. Free exports carry a small "Made with FlossFlow" footer; Pro removes it.
Can I sell patterns I make with FlossFlow?
With Pro, yes — patterns you create from your own photos or artwork are yours to sell, with your logo and shop link on the PDF. Library patterns are personal-use only and can't be resold or redistributed.
Do the PDFs work with Pattern Keeper?
Yes. The chart pages and color key are built to import cleanly into Pattern Keeper on Android, so you can track your stitching digitally.
Which thread brands are supported?
Patterns are matched against the full DMC range, and the color key can also show Anchor and Madeira equivalents — handy if your stash isn't all one brand.
I'm a beginner. Will the patterns be too hard?
You choose the difficulty. The converter shows four preview styles — from bold-and-simple to maximum-detail — with honest color counts and time estimates before you commit.
Can I cancel the Library subscription?
Anytime, with one click from your account page. You keep access until the end of the period you paid for. Pro and the Founder's Bundle come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Does it work on my phone or tablet?
Browsing the library, managing your account, and downloading PDFs all work great on phones. The pattern editor is happiest on a tablet or larger screen.