#crafter apps

[forgedinbattleartbook]

Contributor Apps Open!

🔥The forge is open for business! 🔥

Contributor applications for Forged in Battle: A Genshin Impact Fanart Book are now open from March 1- April 1!

Will you brave the heat of battle? We eagerly await your responses.

Page Artist & Crafters: https://forms.gle/DHUtCEcjTgYFR3Lc8

Merch Artists: https://forms.gle/VYScpK8QFpFYZJ9j8

Flavour Writers: https://forms.gle/9mPucRPPnATsSqmp7

[ambear9]

I started a new hobby

[adelle-ein]

if ribblr has 1 hater i am that hater

[bevanne46]

The Tedooo app is by far the best app to sell and buy handmade items directly from crafters! (Finally no selling fees!) also you can socialize with other crafty people! It’s my favorite app and this year we are all going to do our Christmas and holidays shopping on the Tedooo app! Support crafters and small business people by shopping on Tedooo!

[fandomtrumpshate]

Two hours left!

A few reminders as we head into what is often the most heated bidding-war time:

Google is still being a weirdo in a variety of ways, so check those bid sheets on desktop or mobile browser + app both to be sure they’re loading all bids.

Not all forms will close right at 8pm - any bids that register with timestamps later than 8:00:05 EST will be considered invalid.

Once auction close, sit tight! If you’re a high bidder you’ll get email from us within a day or so, confirming that you are the winner and giving you the link to our new donation proof form. This is a different process than in previous years! Do not send us proof until you get this email.

Don’t forget to check out the golden needle tag to find those hidden treasures without bids - in particular, there are some really interesting offers of specialist expertise that are still looking for someone who needs that particular bit of knowledge

If you find yourself outbid on everything (or have some extra donation budget to spread around), be sure to take a look at the Fan Crafts Bazaar, which is not closing today. Individual crafters can close their stalls at any time (for example, if they run out of stock), but most will be open for at least another week.

[intermittentstitcher]

List of Online Embroidery/ Sewing / Needlework Resources

Hello my name is Cleo and this is my masterpost full of resources and information that will help you in your stitching journey.

Taglist Form

Invite link to my community Fibre Artists on Tumblr

My Tags

Intermittent Stitcher Recommends

I don’t go here but I wanted to pass it on

Intermittent Stitcher Thoughts

Intermittent Stitcher Opinions

Intermittent Stitcher Poll

I love myself a beautiful gradient

Intermittent Stitcher PSA

Intermittent Stitcher FO’S

Intermittent Stitcher Tips

Cats of Craftblr

Personal Project Poll

My Perchance Generators

Random Things to Stitch

Needle Type generator

Random Textile Craft and Technique generator

Random Thread Colour Generator - DMC .

Random Thread Colour Generator - DMC Colour Variations

Embroidery Website randomiser

Embroidery Hoop Size randomiser - in inches

Embroidery pattern Design Prompts

Random Embroidery stitch Generator

Aida Fabric Count generator

Embroidery Styles

Embroidery Project Generator

Other resources that I have made

My Goodreads book recs

Needle Organisation System

Embroidery Organisation Bingo Card

My Embroidery Pinterest board

Songs to Stitch To - my Spotify playlist for when I’m crafting

Orchestral Crafting Music - for when you really want to focus on your projects.

Crafting Acronyms - a list of acronyms used in the crafting community.

Videos to embroider to - videos that I like to put on in the background whilst I’m stitching.

Other Resources that I have found

Threadcolors.com - colour matching for DMC threads

Thread - Bare Stitching - tools and calculators

Flossmaxx - colour conversion for major floss brands

Needle N’ Thread - blog with useful tricks and tips.

Royal School of Needlework Stitchbank - has a wide variety of modern and historical stitches.

Sarah’s hand Embroidery Tutorials - a visual dictionary of embroidery stitches

StitchLifeStudio - an Etsy store that sells custom frames for embroidery hoops

Colour Scheme - good for helping you to select fabric/ thread colour palettes for your projects.

Color Designer - a website that has a wide variety of tools that can help you develop colour palettes for your projects.

List of colours ( alphabetical)

List of colours by shade

List of Crayola crayon colors

The symbolism of flowers

Sew What Podcast - A podcast where the host Isabella Rosner talks about historical embroidery and interviews a wide range of guests

Sarah Homfray Embroidery - YouTube channel

Antique Pattern Library

Bernadette Banner - Historical recreation YouTube channel

Sewstine - a historical recreation YouTuber that specialises in machine embroidery

Danielle Clough - A South African embroidery artist who produces beautiful pieces with bright colours. I have linked her Instagram.

Quilter’s Paradise - free online quilting calculators

ImageColorPicker - allows you to pick colours from photos

Loose Ends Project - This allows crafters to sign up to finish the craft projects of those who have passed away or have become disabled.

DMC - A well known embroidery supply brand. They produce high quality stranded cotton as well as a litany of kits and free patterns.

The DMC Youtube channel- has lots of tutorials and information. 

Sylko thread colour inventory list - for those who have inherited their grandmother’s thread stash

Omni calculator - allows you to convert various lengths

Thread colour palette generator - allows you to generate colour palettes to use in your projects

Stitchpoint - allows you to write phrases in 7 different cross stitch fonts

FlossCross - a free online cross stitch pattern maker

Hours Tracker - the app I use to keep track of the hours I spend stitching

r/Embroidery - the embroidery subreddit is a really good source of information, encouragement and inspiration

r/CrossStitch - the cross stitch subreddit is a really good source of information, encouragement and inspiration

Code Crafters Quilt Generator - allows you to generate a random quilt design

Freebloss - a Amazon store that produces kits for many crafts including embroidery and they are affordable and high quality

prettycolors - a Tumblr blog that posts random colours along with the hex code and this can be a helpful resource for fibrecrafters when they are trying to pick a colour for their project(s).

colour-palettes - a blog that posts user submitted colour palettes and I think that this blog can also be used as inspiration for fibrecrafters when selecting colours to use in their project(s).

Swatches - this app allows you to swatch colours from photos as well as being able to swatch colours in real time.

John James Needle Guide - a guide to different types of needle and their uses.

Cable Patterns - allows you to make your own cable patterns for knitting

RSN collection and archive- photographs of objects in the Royal School of needle work collection. The first 100 objects have just been digitised and put online.

Hand exercises for knitters- these can also be used by other crafters in general

Things that I suggest you buy

I have not received anything in exchange for recommending these products

A colour wheel - this will enable you to choose the best colours for your projects

Multicoloured cases - this box filled with multicoloured cases will help you to organise your threads ant to easily take them on the go.

Plastic embroidery hoops- I find that plastic hoops are able to maintain tension and keep your projects drum tight.

Embroidery Floss Organisers- these help you to keep all of the various colours that you are using in your projects in one convenient place.

Pellon Stick-N-Washaway Embroidery Stabilizer - allows you to trace or print out your design and stick it onto your fabric, stitch over it and then wash it off once you’re done.

[olympusgenius]

One day Jutaro is visiting Hephaestus and Talos at the Kamata crafters guild. Takemaru walks in and notices Jutaro's sword is beginning to glow.

Takemaru-hey Jutaro what's going on with ur sword?

Jutaro-what do u me-

The sword glows with a blinding light and begins to float in the air

A female voice begins to speak directly to Jutaro in a soothing calm demeanor.

Unknown voice-hello young hero you have been shown courage and strength as well as kindness to those who were weak and less fortunate as a reward for ur pure hearted deeds I bestow upon u this (Jutaro's sword begins changing shape)

the legendary spiral heart moon scepter may it help u in ur battles (the scepter slowly descends in front of jutaro before grabbing it a moment later it returns to being a sword)

"What the f...?! How?!..."

Jutaro is baffled by what just happened, until Heph tries to calm him down

"Mama...just take some breath and listen me please...did you know some Sailor Moon's lore is based upon a tale from my homeworld?"

"Ok, explain yourself..."

"The tale says a moon goddess fell in love with a dethroned human prince working as a shepherd and took him to her reign at the moon as her lover...and Sailor Moon's mangaka turned that tale as the basis of her work, but she made Princess Serenity the one who fall in love with Prince Endymion when it should be Queen Serenity if she had respected the original tale"

"So...you're saying Queen Serenity is that moon goddess in real life, and she just grant me the powers of Sailor Moon?

Heph limits to nod

"Oi! Maybe you should check in your app if there's something else besides the flashy stick"

Jutaro agrees and checks the app, it shows at the item storage section a new sacred artifact

"It can't be! Now you're like a male Sailor Guardian!

"Oh, God! If I'm now a male Sailor Moon...then that means my guildmates will be my Sailor Guardians' squad?! And then that means..."

Jutaro blushes after having an image of who would be his version of Tuxedo Mask(s?).

*If Mama became like Sailor Moon, that means...it seems Talos and I will have to be double Tuxedo Mask for his sake!"

[avirael]

I’m somewhat silent here recently because I am a little busy and also am still trying to do SHB crafter/gatherer quests with A’vi. (So here’s a random picture of crafter A’vi!)

Also my dashboard is a bit cluttered since a while and I rarely find the time to look at everything, so I am sorry for missing lots of your posts.

However I am getting a new laptop (I am currently only using the app) and I will try to make everything a little more manageable for me with plugins maybe…

And lastly starting Sunday there will be the FFxivWriting challenge again, which I will at least try to do again this year and I will also try to look at some of the other entries.

[help-an-alter]

we don't know much about this fragment at all. what we know so far is they formed to sort of.. dislike people? they're very wary of anyone in our personal lives. though they're very kind and sweet towards people in-sys? they love laundry, bunnies, and fog. they aren't enjoying fronting much so if you could list some things that may help them enjoy fronting more? thanks you dears! <3

hi !!! its mod firefly here ,, i hope these help them :D

pls note - they are separated by theme but also by type of activity / media :>

games ,,

Usagi Shima: Cute Bunny Game , The Night of the Rabbit , Overgrowth (<- rabbit / bunny themed games)

A Little to the Left , Unpacking , Dogs Organised Neatly , Wilmot's Warehouse (<- organisation games ,, kinda gave the same vibes as laundry ykno ?)

The Planet Crafter , Storm , Flight Simulator (2020) , Stormworks (<- weather themed ,, cus fog)

TV shows ,,

Max and Ruby (2002-2021) , (<- rabbit / bunny themed)

Hot Mess House (2020-?) , Clean House (2003-2011) , Get Organised with The Home Edit (2020-2022) , Life Laundry (2002-2004) (<- organisation themed)

Wild Weather with Richard Hammond (2014) (<- weather show that we liked the look of)

Movies ,,

Peter Rabbit movies (2018, 2021) , Hop (2011) (<- rabbit / bunny themed)

i couldn't really find any movies about organisation :<

or weather stuff :/

activities ,,

cleaning up , meal planning / prep , making a schedule (we recommend ME+ for an app to make one ,, it has reminders and its v aesthetically pleasing UI) , studying interests / SPinterests (?) of others in the sys , make a sys journal , make things for others in the sys (i.e., bracelets , drawings , writing about their interests , etc - there are some gr8 tips on pinterest if you search up good ideas for homemade gifts for friends) , organise simply plural (if u use it)

[bgsbracelets]

About

Hi! I’m Erica, and I like colors! I identify first and foremost as a fanfic author of over 20 years, and it is through this hobby I’ve come to enjoy expressing my love of the fandoms that unapologetically consume my soul.

I identify secondly as a crafter. If I’m not actively making something, I will explode – knitting, crochet, papercraft, etc. are my main jams (just don’t ask me how to turn on a sewing machine). And now, bracelet-making! Which is hilarious because, as a writer and a person with some sensory issues, I hate wearing bracelets. You’re lucky I wear my Apple Watch and a hair tie on my non-dominant wrist. I digress.

Why am I making bracelets if I don’t wear them? Good question! Short story long, I am very active in the Back to the Future fandom, and in the summer of 2023, @mjf-af started a #BttFBFFs friendship bracelet exchange on Tumblr that a lot of fans participated in. And because I love BttF and the community I’ve found with my fellow fans, I wanted to channel it all into making the best bracelets I could for them. They deserve it. :)

I started with pony beads and string. Then acrylic, glass, stone, and metal beads with spacers, charms, and clasps. I made bracelets for specific characters, time periods, and vibes in the trilogy, and they were a hit! It felt good making these niche pieces of jewelry for people who would absolutely treasure them, and I want to keep doing that!

Why? Because I like to make people smile. These bracelets are the Grandma’s Cookies of bracelets. I toil over them with a furrowed brow, making the same faces I make when editing my fanfiction while true crime and/ or The IT Crowd reruns play in the background. I am picky because this bracelet is for YOU. And I will not let you down. Love is the driving force behind creating these one-of-a-kind pieces, and colors are my steering wheel.

If you like what you see, HECK YES I do custom stuff! Even if I’ve never heard of your fandom/ favorite character, send me a picture of them for inspiration, and I’ll show you what I come up with! And if it needs tweaked, it needs tweaked. I want you to love it like a girl loves a dress with pockets. So don’t be afraid to tell me what you want!

HOW IT WORKS

Tell me what bracelet(s) you want, your mailing address, and an email address. I’ll send you a tracking number when I mail them out!

FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE OPTION:

This whole obsession started because of a friendship bracelet exchange, and I very much want to keep the spirit of that alive. So, I will send you a bracelet of your choosing free of charge if you send me one (or some other craft you make) in return! That easy!  PRICING (BY TYPE):

Euro: $16

Charm: $15

Glass/ Stone: $12

Heishi: $10

OTHERWISE:

Check out my Etsy! It's currently a work in progress and you'll find more stuff here right now, but I appreciate the support! Or just make an offer. :)

Domestic (USA) shipping charges are included in the price of each bracelet. International friends, I’m super happy to ship to you if you’re cool with the extra shipping charges. Also, the U.S. Customs form requires a first and last name; initials will unfortunately not suffice.

Outside of Etsy, I take payments through PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App at this time. I send the invoice to your provided email address when I ship, but you don’t have to pay until the bracelet(s) get to you; you and I both want to make sure you like it and that it got to you safely!

If anything is wrong with your bracelet, I’ll happily send you a replacement!

This is very much a crude operation at this point in time, but your information is handled with care, and your privacy is respected. It’s just me, my beads, and my food-scented candles.

What are these bracelets made of??

Aside from love? I use a variety of acrylic, glass, and stone beads. I also use (mostly) Tibetan metal spacers and charms which contain nickel, so if that’s a no-no for you, we can totally discuss metal-free designs for a bracelet you’re interested in!

The beaded length of most bracelets are 6” plus the clasp and chain (extenders are typically 1”). If you need a smaller or larger size, just let me know so I can alter the design.

I use a transparent 0.7mm semi-elastic cord for stringing unless otherwise noted. It allows for a little give, but it’s not insanely stretchy (so please, do use the clasp when you put them on!). I do have wire as an option, but a precise measurement of the wrist would need to be supplied.

Why are you doing this?

A couple of reasons. The main one being hyperfixation; I literally cannot stop churning these things out if they’re making people happy, so I might as well! That said, as an amateur genealogist who found out her family name is tied to an existing castle, I feel the need to visit it someday, and travel isn’t something financially available to me. I’ve never even been on a plane. So, I want to save up and say what’s up to my family castle! I will send you all postcards when I get there. :)

[ofmistandmire]

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[forgedinbattleartbook]

Contributor Apps: 2 Weeks Left

🔥Can you brave the heat of the forge?🔥

Come quick, contributor apps for Forged in Battle: A Genshin Impact Fanart Book are open for just 2 more weeks!

Page Artists, Crafters, Merch Artists, and Flavour Writers are all needed!

Page Artist & Crafters: https://forms.gle/DHUtCEcjTgYFR3Lc8

Merch Artists: https://forms.gle/VYScpK8QFpFYZJ9j8

Flavour Writers: https://forms.gle/9mPucRPPnATsSqmp7

[13daysadvent]

🌟 3 WEEKS LEFT 🌟

Our Contributor applications close on March 17th!

We're seeking Merch, Page, and Spot Artists, Writers, & Other Creatives (Cartoonists, Chefs, Musicians, Fiber Artists, Crafters, etc.) for this year's digital Halloween advent calendar & zine!

Applications! 🔻

Zine/Merch Artists: https://forms.gle/7v8AiTbXGGM31xAo6

Writers: https://forms.gle/UDPT4vZzp83VU3yD6

Other Creatives: https://forms.gle/4aBiZvCfDAZ1zyxH9 Thank you for sharing! @all-zine-apps @zinefeed @zine-scene @fandomzines @zineforall

[theineffablecon]

🎙We have SIX special guests (so far!) joining us for The Ineffable Con 4! 🎙

You can find out more about Gavin Finney, Rory Kurtz, Sandy Higgins, Colin Smythe, Peter Anderson and Colleen Doran below and ask your questions of our special guests here:

Gavin Finney, cinematographer, will be joining us to talk about the marvel that is Good Omens! In his own words, Season 1 had "over 1,000 VFX shots seamlessly integrated into six hours of high-energy story telling"...we cannot wait to hear all about it!

Rory Kurtz, the illustrator and artist responsible for the official artwork for season 2 of Good Omens! Rory describes his work best on his website: Individualistic yet share a sense of fantasy in a modern reality.

We agree - absolutely ineffable!

Sandy Higgins from Vintage Stitches will join us to delight all crafters - and all fans of Jim (short for James)!

Sandy created Jim's jumper, among other items for Good Omens 2 and will be sharing her passion for vintage knits with us!

We're going to Ireland! Virtually! We're delighted to be linking up with Irish Discworld Con to hear from Colin Smythe.

Colin published Sir Terry Pratchett's early work, before becoming Sir Terry's agent. A real treat - two Cons in one, and the ineffable Colin Smythe, to boot!

We also have Peter Anderson joining us for the third time!

Peter is a huge fan favourite and will be talking all things title sequence-in his own words, it delivers surprises with every view, and we'll get taken through it all!

Can we hear a wahoo?!

Colleen Doran, the multi-award-winning illustrator and creator of "Good Omens: The Official (and Ineffable) Graphic Novel", which has set Kickstarter alight and smashed through several records, will also be joining us!

Check it out 👀

If you're ready to get your tickets for The Ineffable Con 4, and hear from all of these fantastic guests (and support Alzheimer's Research UK!)... 🐍

[lebakasmadl]

Any of you heard of Ribblr?

It’s a place where u can buy and sell patterns and yarn, make posts and keep track of your works. I think….

I haven’t rly gotten used to this app, I think it’s due to its design and unsmooth way of operation. It’s rly giving 2011 Facebook and I’m scared. The fact that I could spend money on there scares me even more.

This app didn’t do anything wrong (yet)

It just has bad vibes (???)

I know I know, never judge a book by its cover, BUT do do so if you could be paying that book and/or giving it your information.

What are your guys experiences? Are you an active user? I think it could be a rly rly cool thing for crafters but it as stated has some issues.

[warriors-reshuffled]

Mentorship & Teaching

Thunderclan

In Thunderclan, each cat is assigned an official mentor that oversees most of their training. However, it’s not uncommon for apprentices to occasionally be taught by a different cat for the day. Thunderclan is all about family/community, and believes each cat has something to teach. The best climber in the clan will have at least one day to teach the apprentices their skill. So will the best tracker, the fastest runner, the most skilled weaver, etc.

If an apprentice is either struggling with or really enjoying a specific task, they may get extra lessons from the expert. Otherwise most of their training comes from their official mentor. This cat is responsible for keeping track of their progress, and makes the final call on when they’re ready for a warrior assessment.

Thunderclan’s deputy is the most paws-on in training. It’s not uncommon for them to assign apprentices tasks or mini-assessments to judge their progress. This also brings to light any issues the app may be having with their mentor. To wilfully harm a young cat under your care is a heavy sin. And after certain… events, Thunderclan is currently extra keen to nip such abuses in the bud.

Shadowclan

In Shadowclan mentoring is a very serious affair. They possess the most dangerous territory and one wrong move can quickly mean your demise. Therefore only warriors who have regularly proven themselves to be capable are trusted with training the next generation. Apprentices won’t just be handed to you, you have to earn it.

Training patrols are usually one-on-one, though with a couple warriors as protection. Their territory is the most dangerous and they aren’t about to take any risks. Especially now, with so few apprentices to indoctri- sorry, train. Older apprentices may be given group lessons for more specialized skills like trapping and climbing. Even non-crafters will learn the basics of the trade. After all, you never know when a little extra knowledge might save your life.

Riverclan

Riverclan has the least rules and rigidity when it comes to choosing mentors. Generally, any cat willing and able to teach is eligible to be named a mentor. Of course, an experienced warrior is still going to be prioritized over someone who just graduated yesterday. But other than that being named a mentor is a much less scrutinous affair than in other clans.

Riverclan has a very work hard play hard mentality. Cats rise just after moonhigh -when the other clans are usually still asleep- and may fish all the way until dawn. Once the sun is up, however, it’s officially time to relax. Patrols are still sent out, but apprentices are relieved from most of their duties. The rest of the time is spent playing various games with their mentors. While strengthening bonds, it also teaches the apprentices specific skills that are necessary for their amphibious way of life. Besides, the elders like to say if a kit isn’t enjoying, they’re not learning.

Windclan

In Windclan, when a litter approaches six moons of age the medics become very busy looking for omens. Anything, even the slightest change in the breeze, can be considered a sign. How it gets interpreted is where the fun begins. Everyone has a different interpretation and sometimes it can get heated. At least the medics have the mind to stay out of the clan’s earshot when they debate.

Each mentor-apprentice pair must be approved by the head medic. In the past, this meant medics could unfairly promote their kin to deputyship and the like. Though since the clan rarely has just one medic the nepotism has been kept in check. Regardless, being chosen as a mentor is a big deal. Not only did the medics think you’re worthy, but so did your Ancestors, and you better not let them down, y’hear?

Moor-runners and tunnelers are strictly segregated, a divide that forms early in apprenticeship. Apprentices are expected to only interact with apprentices of their own class. The only exception are healer apps as they’re supposed to be impartial, serving the clan as a whole.