Cross stitch meets color by number
Threadworks brings the meditative joy of cross stitch to your phone or tablet. Pick a pattern, choose your color, and fill in stitch by stitch — it's as satisfying as any color-by-number app, but with the genuine grid, palette, and rhythm of real embroidery.

Stitch along at your own pace

🎨Hundreds of curated patterns ranging from quick 15-minute designs to intricate multi-session projects
🪡Authentic cross stitch grid with DMC, Anchor, Cosmo and Madeira-style thread color palettes
💾Progress tracking, auto-save, and the ability to pick up exactly where you left off
🔍Zoom right into fine detail or pull back to see the bigger picture forming
✨Satisfying stitch-by-stitch reveals as your pattern comes to life

Design your own patterns
🖼️A full pattern design studio with a genuine stitch grid canvas
🖌️Paint individual stitches, fill regions, and fine-tune color combinations
📷Upload any photo or image as a reference and trace directly over it on the grid — perfect for bringing your own ideas to life stitch by stitch
📲Download your finished design as a beautiful image and share it straight to friends, family, or social media
🌿 Your moment of calm

Cross stitch and color by number have long been recognised for their calming, therapeutic qualities — and Threadworks brings that same sense of peace to wherever you are. The gentle rhythm of filling each stitch encourages you to slow down, focus on the present, and let the noise of the day quietly fade away.

🧘A wonderfully mindful activity that helps quiet a busy mind and ease everyday stress
😴Wind down before bed with a soothing pattern instead of endlessly scrolling
🎯The focused, repetitive nature of stitching keeps hands busy and thoughts grounded
🏆Each completed pattern delivers a genuine sense of accomplishment and creative pride