Two New Apps for Your Stitching Pleasure

One thing I've really noticed in the last two years is how many folks have abandoned PCs for iPads and Macs. Apple machines used to be in a minority but not any more. Macs and PCs seem to be neck and neck.  When it comes to the folks who visit Blog, iPads are really popular and nearly five percent of Blog readers visit via smart phones.

So it should be no surprise there are stitching apps suitable for smart phones (particularly the iPhone) and iPads.  I've just learned about two more.  iBead helps with bead sizes and calculates how many beads you'll need to make so long a strand.  This isn't something everyone will want to use and it is just for iPhones and iPads, but if it helps you, it's going to be worth the price.
http://sonorandesertstitching.blogspot.com/2012/07/ibead-app-for-your-phone-and-ipad.html


Jan has a great app for rug lovers and also one to help with cotton floss conversions.  Sadly, both are for Apple machines but again if you happen to need these, they are great little tools for your iPhone.
http://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2012/07/25/phone-apps-and-inspiration/


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From Needlepoint To Knitting

Who would have thought that needlepoint techniques make knitting better?
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2012/07/applications.html

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Needlepoint Repairs

Remember my patching the rabbit geisha canvas?  No? Then you will want to watch One Off Needlework fix what a puppy did to a cushion corner.
http://www.oneoffneedlework.co.uk/blog/new-from-old/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

How to Read the Kreinik Labels

The Kreinik blog just posted a great little article on how to read the labels on their spools of metallic threads.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2012/07/how-to-read-kreinik-label.html


By the way, I didn't realize that Kreinik uses "pop top" spools.  Pull up on the top section of one cap by sliding your fingernail along the seam and you can easily unroll the loose end of the thread.  Push down on the cap to lock the thread into place between the two sections of the end cap.  This is explained at the bottom of this page.  Silly me--I had to be told that this is how it works!
http://www.kreinik.com/articles/news.php?newsid=78

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Yesterday Was National Lighthouse Day

And I missed it! But lighthouses are beautiful every day of the year.
http://thecapestitcher.blogspot.com/2012/08/from-sea-to-shining-sea.html

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