Cross stitch name & date sampler maker

Make a personalized wedding, birth or gift sampler. Start with a centered name-and-date template, choose your alphabet and DMC color, then download a free PDF.

Choose a starting layout, then replace the example names and date in the chart below. Switching templates resets your text.

Your text

Crisp at any size · UPPERCASE, digits, ♥ (type <3)

Target height · 12 stitchesLetter spacing · 1

Aida fabric count

Letter height snaps to whole multiples of the font’s stitch grid. The dimensions below show the actual result.

178 × 32 stitches of lettering · 12.7″ × 2.3″ on 14-count Aida

PDF chart: 182 × 36 squares, including a 2-square blank margin. Allow extra fabric for finishing.

Make it fit your project

The preview and PDF use the same counted chart. Check the stitch dimensions before choosing cloth; increasing letter height can change both the width and height. Uppercase-only fonts turn lowercase input into capitals. Unsupported characters are listed below the controls.

For names, leave enough space between letters to keep them readable. For samplers, centered lines work well with a short date below the names. Open the result in the editor to add a border or motifs.

Size your fabric · Compare the eight alphabets · Read the sampler guide