Shapes of Needlepoint App

I read on the ANG email list that Sandy Arthur's new book, Shapes of Needlepoint, is now available for download as a smart phone app.  It looks like it is available from iTunes and from Sandy's website for iPhones (not Android phones) and iPads.  It works for some iPod Touches also.  I would email the author if you have a 3rd generation iPod Touch but the 4th generation Touch probably works with this.  Check to see if your device is running OS 4.2 before you pay for this.
http://duodesignsinc.com/wpsite/apple-app/shapes-of-needlepoint-series-1-is-an-apple-app.php

UPDATE:  I've heard from folks who use this on their iPads.  They say it runs, but you have to click on 2X to resize it and it doesn't look as good on iPads as it does on iPhones.  Just so you know....

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It's a Miracle! (With Music)

This morning was livened up by Robin's video demonstrating her flat iron technique for straightening Neon Rays.  See the thread with the bends from being wrapped around the card?  See the flat iron for straightening your hair?  See what happens when you combine the two?  Magic!
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2011/03/straightening-neon-rays_27.html

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Donna's Woodlawn 2011 Report

Read about Donna's visit to Woodlawn here.
http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2011/03/woodlawn-needlework-show-2011.html

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Stitch Guide Blog Updated

Yesterday I added a new article to the Chilly Hollow Stitch Guides blog--an article about stitch guides and how they have evolved written by Barbara Elmore.  I also updated the article on Brenda Hart's stitch guides with a new link to photos of more canvases she has written help about.  Here's the link to Barbara's article.  You can find the updated Brenda Hart one by using the search box at the upper left hand corner of the blog.
http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com/2011/03/barbara-elmore-on-stitch-guides.html

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The Connoisseur's Needlepoint

I have wonderful things for needlepoint fanatics this morning.  First of all, check out the amazing Japanese Embroidery pieces Jane photographed at the class she just took in the UK.
http://japanese-embroidery.blogspot.com/2011/03/advanced-embroidery.html

Do you like a more primitive and colorful style for your stitching?  Zecca has some wonderful canvases for you.  (Hint:  look for these on eBay.)
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2011/03/big-buddah-feet.html

If you are a fan of SharonG's Italian landscapes, you'll want to see how Denise has her latest piece framed.  Lovely!
http://nystitchingsisters.blogspot.com/2011/03/i-love-my-framer.html

I always found armadillos interesting creatures but I never realized they make great frame weights until I saw what Gail Hendrix did with one in this new design for her Squiggee line of painted canvases.  Even if you are not really into these ancient creatures, you'll enjoy reading what Gail says about the creative process and her funny story of her brother-in-law versus the armadillo.
http://squiggeedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/03/process.html

Finally, Callaway Gardens' School of Needle Arts has released their classes for 2012.  Read this and dream!
http://www.callawaygardens.com/info/gardens/events/needlearts-course-descriptions.aspx

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