Guides and tutorials
Practical, step-by-step help for every craft on Pixtern, from choosing supplies to finishing your piece.
Kinusaiga
What is kinusaiga?
History, technique and materials of the Japanese no-sew fabric art.
Kinusaiga tutorial for beginners
Score, cut and tuck your first piece step by step.
Kinusaiga supplies list
Foam, fabric, knives and tucking tools, and where to buy them.
Best foam board for kinusaiga
XPS foam versus foam core, thickness and cutting tips.
Double-sided adhesive sheets for kinusaiga
When to use adhesive sheets and how to apply them.
Kinusaiga kits buying guide
Choosing a kit for yourself, a class or a gift.
How-to guides in every pattern maker
Each tool page explains sizes, colors and techniques for its craft below the tool.
Perler Bead Pattern Maker
Photo to Perler, Hama, Artkal or MARD bead pattern with bead counts.
Pixel artPixel Art Converter
Turn any image into pixel art with a grid, color limits and dithering.
MinecraftMinecraft Pixel Art Generator
Image to Minecraft block art with wool, concrete and terracotta counts.
CrochetTapestry Crochet Pattern Maker
Image to tapestry crochet graph with row-by-row color changes.
BeadsKandi Pattern Maker
Kandi cuff and pony bead patterns from an image, with row counts.
MinecraftMinecraft Circle Generator
Pixel circles and ovals block by block, with row counts.
MinecraftMinecraft Sphere Generator
Build domes and spheres layer by layer, hollow or solid.
Cross stitchCross Stitch Calculator
Finished size and fabric to buy for any Aida or evenweave count.
BeadsPerler Bead Designer
Draw your own bead pattern bead by bead on a blank pegboard.
Pixel artPixel Art Maker
Draw pixel art online on a grid of any size, with any colors.
MinecraftMinecraft Pixel Art Designer
Plan block art block by block with wool, concrete and terracotta.
BeadsKandi Pattern Designer
Design a kandi cuff row by row in pony bead colors.
Fabric artKinusaiga Pattern Maker
Photo to no-sew kinusaiga fabric art: real-size cut map, fabric map and 370+ free patterns.