Welcome to HobbyWare!
The source for high-quality cross-stitch design software.

Our Pattern Maker™ for cross-stitch software product is a design tool for creating counted cross-stitch patterns.   This software is the tool of choice for many hobbyist and professional cross-stitch designers.  It is compatible with Windows® Me/2000/ XP/Vista/7.

Whether you are wanting to create a cross-stitch design from a photograph or create a design for publication, Pattern Maker provides the features you need.

Product Life Notice.  No further major enhancements are planned for Pattern Maker at this time.  Only limited maintenance releases may be considered in the future with none guaranteed at this time.

Try our fully-functional trial version for 4 days.  See why so many have found Pattern Maker to be the best tool for cross-stitch design!

Version 4 is our latest major release of Pattern Maker.  We encourage users of previous versions of Pattern Maker to see what's new.  We're confident you'll love the new features.

Pattern Maker Special Edition

Create beautiful designs from the provided 500 cross-stitch design elements and alphabet fonts by Kooler Design Studio.   Includes Pattern Maker for cross-stitch Starter level, our entry-level software program.  Available at your nearest Wal-Mart or Jo-Ann store.   

Cross-Stitch Sampler Collections

No cross-stitch library is complete without these beautiful sampler-based collections.  Each volume includes 150 cross-stitch elements along with a full sampler design.   You can use these designs with the Standard or Pro levels of Pattern Maker or with the provided Starter level.

Create beautiful mosaics from your photographs using the new PixelHobby craft.  The end result is a visual effect similar to cross stitch, but requiring much less time to make.  Free software is available for converting your photograph into a design.  Click here for more details.  Here are some beautiful sample designs...