Ever thought about Selling Cross Stitch Patterns?

Have you ever considered selling Cross Stitch Patterns?

How about taking some of those images you made from KDP books and turning them into cross-stitch patterns that sell to a very popular category of buyers?

Okay, that was actually two questions… sorry!

For the past couple of weeks, I have been really looking to dive deep into a particular topic and niche for a period of time (for example: for one month). While taking a deep look at the niche and market from a digital product point I wanted to document the process in this newsletter for you to follow.

Cross-Stitching may not be your thing and that is totally okay! Honestly, it really isn’t my cup either. As in, I don’t know if I could find myself pulled up in a comfortable chair with needle, thread, canvas, and a hoop stitching for hours while watching Mister Roger’s Neighborhood re-runs.

What I can find myself doing is studying the market, creating patterns, taking those patterns, and turning them into books, printables, and sellable PDF files.

Here is an example of one that I recently did -

Cross Stitch Pattern - Nicholas @theprintableguy.com

The fun part of this cross-stitch pattern is I created it from an image that was generated using Creativefabrica SPARK AI - more on that later.

After generating the image using AI (some would be knowledgeable about using MidJourney AI - but I am not) - I put it through a program called MacStitch/WinStitch. The purpose of sharing the name of the software I used isn’t to have you run out and purchase it. Rather, I wanted to experience what it was like to find software that has all the thread manufacturers listed - so I didn’t have to manually find them.

Here is an example of what the software instantly created for me in this pattern.

Cross Stitch - Thread Manufacturing Example

These types of products are in demand! The more I dive into this category and niche, the more I become a believer that creating these types of products for others is a great business!

(I also know a few things about selling patterns and digital file products to the crafters/artist market from a former publishing life 🙂 )

At any rate, I would love to hear your feedback on your thought on learning how to create, package, and sell digital products (and KDP books) tailored towards a group of cross-stitch buyers!