Version 2 - Silk Ribbon Embroidery App - now available.

 Hi everyone. Version 2 of the Silk Ribbon Embroidery app is available for download in the Apple App Store.  I'm sorry I can't give you an Android version, I did price it once for someone else to create one, and they quoted me $30,000, ridiculous. So whilst I can do it for FREE by myself and with a little help from my son, you get just Apple.

What's new: There are now video links within the many stitches and useful tips. I've added new Embroidery Stitches and some new useful tips. I will update the downloadable ones here on this website soon.

Here is the link to watch how to navigate the new version: https://youtu.be/pAwf5ZRu4Mc

Version 3 - Arlene's Crafts Embroidery App - In the App Store

Hello all dear people,

Keeping you up to date, the version 3 of the Embroidery App is live in the App store. If you have a purchased copy it will update to a purchased version automatically, if not, please let me know.

I have also been working on the next three Apps, Stumpwork, Goldwork, and Crazy Quilting.

Here are two of the three Icons for the new apps. I hope they don't take me as long to create as the Silk Ribbon Embroidery one.

 Goldwork

Stumpwork

The links for the Embroidery App - Version 3 and the Silk Ribbon Embroidery App, are on the side of this blog.

Any problems, please let us know.  Just remember they are for Apple iPhone, iPads and iPods.

Arlene

Silk Ribbon Embroidery App has been released

After 4 years in the making, many many hours of coding, creating, photographing, writing and stitching, Testing it is finally finished.

Available in the app store, just search for Silk and you will find it.

Happy stitching.

A new App and an update

Hi All,

Sorry I haven't been on here for a while, but have been busy trekking the Victorian country side, and working on the new Silk Ribbon Embroidery App.  They are currently being tested and hopefully will be released in the next couple of weeks. Watch this space, or on the Facebook page and we are now on instragram.

The Update to the embroidery App - Version 3 will have 2 new projects, 9 new stitches and new useful Tips. We will also be introducing you to a new technique, Blackwork, this is a wonderful little project to create a unique needle case.

 The new Silk Ribbon Embroidery App will introduce you to the wonderful craft that will help you create some wonderful projects. The projects are also available in the Etsy Shop.  The new app will have a small cost, but everything within the App is FREE. 8 projects - 6 mini projects and 2 more complex like this stunning embroidered bookmark. The App will also show you how to dye your own ribbon, threads and fabric to create the same delicate colours.

 Within the App is a project to make one of these hearts, the rest are available in the Etsy store.

 Here are two of the mini projects, these delicate and stunning Fuchsia's and 

 A basket full of rambling roses. 

There are many stitches, and useful tips for you to explore and some embroidery stitches to help you complete the projects.  Watch this space for the release date.

Back working on the Silk Ribbon Embroidery App

Back working on the Silk ribbon Embroidery app. Just finishing off the stitches. What stitches would like to see in the app?
Here is a list of some of them.
Back stitch, 

 Buttonhole stitch,

 Chain stitch,

 Colonial Knot,

  Detached chain,

 Feather Stitch,

 Fly stitch,

 French knot,

 Grab stitch,

 Loop stitch,

 ribbon stitch, etc.

So for those who do Silk Ribbon Embroidery, what stitches would you like added.

Arlene

Catching up and the new App

We are still house sitting at Burrum Heads, we will be here until mid October. Enjoying a lovely winter, although I have had to make a rush trip back to Warwick and it was very cold and wet there.
I'm currently doing a class with the Monday craft - Spring Blooms. We will also do a trip to Fraser Island before heading south. One place I've always wanted to see.

I am also working on the next app, Silk Ribbon Embroidery. Here's the new logo for the App. This app will be a purchase one, but it will not be expensive, I just need to recoup some of the money that Apple demands for creating them, it might be Free for you, but not for me. By the time I've finished I would have worked over 1000 hours into this app.

Also a sneak peak at one of the Free projects that will be in the app - a Bookmark.

I've finished creating all the new 'tips' for this app, there are many, including dyeing, storing, creating backgrounds etc, as well I have finished the stitching for all the stitches. I still need to create the 'flower' stitches and finish off the second free project and create a couple of paid projects. I hope to release in October, which could be a push, but I'm gonna try.

As for the Android version, well we are still working on it. Not sure how long, as it is now left in Chris's hands to finish off, as I have done all I can.

Arlene

New Update is here........

Hi All,  Well the new update for our Embroidery App is now in the store. We are eager for you to download this update and receive your feedback. Click the iTunes link on the left.

One of the new Free projects in the update is to create these Embroidered Bookmarks that compliment the Book Cover project.

  The Projects use many of the new stitches in the update.

 One of those new stitches is Cast-on Stitch.

A personal favourite of mine, Palestrina Stitch is also in the new update.

We've added a few other features too. A search function within the Stitches list, so you can jump straight to that stitch you need.

We've added some more useful items, with a few more planned for the new apps and future app updates.

We haven't forgotten the Android users either.  Chris is working very hard to get it finished, there is a lot more coding involved in Android apps, where Apple has most of the coding done for you. 

These apps still take 100's of hours to create, with this in mind, please consider a purchase copy, which is now available without the ads.

Looking forward to your feedback on this new update, please share to get the word out.

Arlene

Apple App Version 2 update

Well it's almost there. Do you like our new flash and bright logo.

The new update has been downloaded to Apple for them to review so we can begin testing, which should only take a few days, testers are standing by.  Then we can submit for approval. Hopefully only a week or so to go.

Yes Chris is hard working on the Android, and hopefully it won't be too far away from testing either.

I have already started working on our new new project - Silk Ribbon Embroidery App. Hopefully it will be released later this year.  There is a lot of work involved in these, so I do hope you support us by buying a 'Ad Free Version'.

App Update and In-App Templates

The New Apple Update is only weeks away. When it is released the App Templates will only be available via the App, not on this blog. 

We are testing right now, so it won't be long now. The answer is also YES to the Android version, still a month or two away, but we are working diligently on it. Developing this type of App takes a lot of time to create, so please be patient a little longer.

In the new Apple update there will be 12 new stitches: 2 new Basic Stitches, 6 new Intermediate Stitches and 4 new Advance Stitches. We've also included in this update 4 more Useful tips to assist you with your embroideries. 
 

Two new FREE projects to entice you to learn new and exciting stitches.  We've added an Embroidery Projects Store tab where we've bundled the In-App projects and the 'Ad Free Version' of the App. 

In this update we've added one new In-App purchase project. We've reduced the prices on the other In-App purchase projects that are currently in the App. Once you have purchased an In-App project it will be placed in your 'Projects' tab.

The Gallery has more eye candy. Several wonderful new Embroideries to show you, some with links to our Etsy Store where you will discover the tutorials, so you too can create these works of Art.  We've also added links to some of the original version Gallery photographs that have tutorials in our Etsy shop.

When the Android version hits the store, it will be as current as this update.

Make sure you check the Blog or Facebook page regularly for when the Android version will be released along with some more new exciting apps, links will be on our 'About Arlene's Crafts' tab within the App.

We also want to read your feedback. Arlene's Crafts Embroidery App is certainly a tool that can travel with you. Who wants to carry several books around with them when they travel around the countryside or at classes or workshops or your chat and stitch sessions.  Whenever you need to look up that 'Stitch' or you want to do a small project while your away from home it's right there in your bag. 

Now if you've read all the way to the bottom of the page and you already have the Apple app downloaded on your iPhone or iPad, leave a review on the current version of the app, (click the app store link on the top left, you'll be directed to the iTunes store for you to leave a review). We really want to hear your thoughts, is there something you'd like to see in the next update or something that needs changing, please leave me a comment and you'll go into the draw to receive a kit with printed instructions of the "new" paid in-app project - Value $30 AU.

WOW - we hit the big 1000

Hi All,

Just hit a fantastic milestone, the App has achieved 1000 downloads.  Thanks everyone who has downloaded it.  An Update is coming and the Android version, just not an easy task.

If you haven't downloaded the app, click on the link here on your left.

On another note, happy birthday to my Rosey, she's 9 today.

Arlene

CQJP 2014 - Round Robins and Android App update

Well hi all,  even though I haven't been on for a little while I have been busy.  With 4 RR's happening, getting class projects finished for Joggles, CQJP stitching and Scouting, life is very busy.  To start with I have finished block 6 of my 12 block CQJ Project.

Six geese a laying:
Here is the block with the removable ornament.

Without the ornament:

















The ornament:

Close up of the candle element.

As this is the sixth block, that makes the first half of the wall hanging finished (Stitching at least).

Now to the RR's

Dana's Garden and Flowers DYOB and Traditional RR.
Her single block, I choose the purple one.

The Traditional RR, including a green beetle to chase the bugs on the roses.

Southern Cross Crazies:  Linda's needle case:

Glenda's DYOB: lovely cream colours, just couldn't put anything bright on it.

and now to the update on the APP.  As of today we have over 800 downloads on the Apple app. Christopher and I have been working on the Android version, it's coming soon, so watch this space. Far more involved than the apple one. Chris is to a point now where I am doing the inputting of the repetitive stuff - stitch info, pictures etc, so keep watching, maybe by the later half of this year we might be looking for testers.  So What do you think of our new Ad?

Well that's all for the moment, will post more later in the week, as I complete the next round of Crazy Patch.
Arlene