Organizational Thoughts

We all love to think about how to keep our favorite hobby organized.  From the various threads to the variety of beads to the gorgeous fabrics we all have.  Some people prefer using paper and pencil, other prefer using Excel, and yet others prefer using apps on our Smartphones.  

I thought I would put down a few links of organization as I found them on the internet.  It might help some of you who like to stay organized. 

DMC Chart Created by Lord Libidan

This is a list of discontinued DMC threads, also by Lord Libidan.

List with Color from Sarky Stitches on Wordpress

There are also those stitchers who like to keep track of what they are stitching on with their favorite apps or with Excel files as well.  Believe it or not, this can very important.  If something happened, like a house fire or a burglary, you will have documentation of your personal masterpiece and can be compensated for it. 

Pattern Keeper is one app this is very popular.  It was created predominantly for use with Heaven and Earth Designs; it was made to make it easier to find specific symbols in the confetti of symbols. The app now can be used with just about any designer.  They have a YouTube Channel that can answer question should a problem arise. As of this writing, this app is that it is available only for Google users. However, according to their website, there is development for Apple users on the way. 

Mark Up R-XP is another app that is very popular.  Available for both Apple and Google users. with ease of uploading for any readily pattern available in PDF, particularly Châtelaines. They have a YouTube Channel that has videos that address just about any troubles you may run into.  

Excel/Google Sheets There are plenty of stitchers who still prefer using Excel or Google Sheets, as they are so easily manageable from out smartphones and come with our subscriptions to Office 365. I have two files I will share with you.  One is an example that a friend shared with me several years ago.  She is super organized; I only use the first sheet listed as that is sufficient for my needs.  But for you super organized stitchers, take a look at the other sheets in THIS FILE.  You may file it useful. And many thanks to my friend, Terry A, for sharing this with me!

THIS is a file I use. It is a mix of what my friend, Terry, introduced me to and what I've decided works for me.  The more I've come back to stitching and beading, the more this has come to help me. This should be downloadable if you want.  Use it and change it to fit your needs.  I hope it helps you.