Diamond Painting Pattern Maker
Create custom diamond painting charts from scratch or convert any photo. Round & square drill support, color-coded symbols, drill counts per color, and printable PDF export. Free, in your browser.
Everything you need to design diamond painting patterns
Professional pattern creation tools adapted specifically for diamond painting. No more settling for blurry auto-generated charts.
Round & Square Drills
Choose your drill type at pattern creation. The editor, chart, and PDF export all adapt automatically.
DMC Color Matching
Every color maps to real DMC codes. Switch between DMC, Anchor, Cosmo, and Madeira with one click.
Drill Count Legend
PDF export includes exact drill counts per color. Know exactly how many bags of each color you need.
Confetti Cleanup
Remove scattered single drills that are tedious to place. One-click global cleanup or selective brush mode.
FLOW Score Analysis
Measure pattern quality before you order supplies. Optimize for fewer color changes and smoother placement flow.
Printable PDF Charts
Export professional multi-page PDF charts with symbols, color legend, drill counts, and page navigation guides.
How to create a diamond painting pattern
Choose your canvas
Select "Diamond Painting" as craft type, set your canvas dimensions, and pick round or square drills.
Design your pattern
Use brush, fill, line, and shape tools to place colors. Each cell is one drill placement on your canvas.
Clean up & optimize
Run confetti cleanup to remove stray drills. Check the FLOW Score to ensure a smooth placement experience.
Export your chart
Download a printable PDF with symbol charts, a color key showing drill counts, and multi-page navigation.
How Stitchmate compares
Most diamond painting tools only convert photos. Stitchmate lets you design from scratch with professional tools.
| Feature | Stitchmate | Dotterly | GemsFlow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design from scratch | Yes | Limited | No |
| Photo conversion | Yes | Yes | No (tracking only) |
| Round & square drills | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Confetti cleanup | Yes (global + brush) | No | No |
| FLOW Score quality analysis | Yes | No | No |
| Multi-brand color matching | DMC, Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira | DMC only | N/A |
| PDF export with symbols | Yes (multi-page) | Basic | No |
| Works in browser | Yes | App only | App only |
| Free tier | Yes | Limited | Free (tracking only) |
Frequently asked questions
How do I create a custom diamond painting pattern?
Choose 'Diamond Painting' when creating a new pattern, select your canvas size and drill type (round or square), then use the drawing tools to place colors. Export as a printable PDF chart when done.
Does it support round and square drills?
Yes. Stitchmate supports both round and square drill types. Choose your preferred type when creating a new pattern. The chart and PDF export adapt automatically.
Can I convert a photo to a diamond painting pattern?
Yes. You can convert any photo into a diamond painting pattern using the photo import tool. It automatically reduces colors, matches to DMC drill colors, and generates a printable chart.
What does the PDF export include?
The PDF export includes color-coded symbol charts, a drill color legend with the exact number of drills needed per color, and page navigation guides. No thread/skein calculations since diamond painting uses pre-packaged drill bags.
Is this diamond painting pattern maker free?
Yes. Stitchmate is a free online pattern maker that runs entirely in your browser. Create patterns, edit designs, and export PNG previews for free. Paid tiers unlock clean PDF exports without watermarks.
How is this different from other diamond painting software?
Unlike most diamond painting tools that only convert photos, Stitchmate lets you design patterns from scratch with professional drawing tools. It also offers confetti cleanup, FLOW Score quality analysis, and multi-format PDF export.
Ready to create your first diamond painting pattern?
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