We have run into a small issue when trying to make the new update for Fabricstash run smoothly on all platforms.  We really want all of the amazing new features to come off without a hitch. We promise the wait it will be worth it.

In that process we have also been discussing what other amazing features we can add to make our projects better. We have what we think will bring the Fabricstash app to the ultimate level in the works. So, keep checking back for more updates and news.

Well looks like more nights of coffee chugging and late night conference calls. Who needs normal hours?

-Andy

If you didn’t notice, we did some work on the website. Making these changes needed to happen. We feel a better looking site helps treat your eyes when you stop on by to check out the website and offer us your feedback and check out our apps.

With the new site you will also be seeing a lot more of the polls in the sidebar, like the one on the “fabricstash” page. Lately we have been getting a bunch of emails and I will be incorporating the suggestions into the polls. Along with the polls be on the lookout for new website features to make things even better around here.

We really hope the newer feel of the website and the features will make your experience with us better.

P.S We are so close to releasing the latest FabricStash update. Even if you don’t use that app, some of the awesome features that we are integrating there will soon be found in the other apps.

-Andy

Besides our awesome iPhone apps Fabricstash, PatternPal, and FabricJournal there are quite a few more apps that you might find interesting.

• Easy Quilt- Great tips and tricks for the quiler. From their site, “Tools, Tips, Tricks and Resources all at your fingertips offering full coverage without the need for an Internet connection.A great resource for beginners and advanced crafters with full video instruction on each topic.”
• Quilt Envi-  Awesome quilt inspiration. From their site, “A giant collection of cozy quilts, in your pocket! Quilt Envi brings lovely quilt photos straight from the worldwide web to your iPhone, along with in-depth information on patterns, designers and shows.”
• Yardage Calc-  Calcuate all the unknown yardages of patterns. From their site,”Do you buy sewing patterns and fabric? Then you need Yardage Calc! Yardage Calc estimates the yardage needed when the width of the selected fabric is not listed on the pattern envelope.”

Also, some blogs have made great posts on sewing and quilting apps. They helped point me in the direction of some of the apps I highlighted.

http://www.thatseamsfun.com/2009/12/iphone-apps-for-quilting-and-sewing/

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/house-and-home/weekly-top-iphone-apps-sewing-and-knitting-2003604.html

http://www.appolicious.com/curated-apps/857-sewing-apps-for-the-iphone

http://www.materialgirlsewing.com/2010/03/31/wouldnt-it-be-cool/

Enjoy the links and other apps. I would also like to say thanks to those who have included our apps on their sites. Be aware though that we will be making a full list, as soon as possible, of everyone who has been kind enough to feature our apps. I just didn’t want anyone to feel left out since there have been some awesome people who have helped us out!

Thanks everyone and please share it if you find the article interesting.

-Andy

In the course of running things we get a ton of app feature suggestions. We try our best to include them in the updates or at least review every one. In order to make the process a little more smooth for us, we ask  your requests using the form found on the new feature request page. It has fields for app and app idea, both of which are very important in us being able to properly filter your request.

The second part of getting your ideas in the app is being able to get the ideas in the hands of the community and let them choose what they see as important. Popularity of app suggestions will not be the final decision for choosing what features we put in, but it will be weighed heavily. You can see a little test poll in the left sidebar on the FabricStash app page.

Thanks again for being an awesome community that has provided us with some of the best ideas and features for our apps.

-Andy

So, we really do listen to all your awesome ideas and suggestions. I mean who knows more about what the app should be then our awesome users. We hope these ideas just keep making the app better and your fabric stash a little more organized.

Updated with your suggestions and feedback

• Added ability to track Cost, Location, Height, Width and Weight of Fabric
• The notes field now auto-expands to allow for inputing of multiline notes about fabric.
• Your fabric stash should now remember the last category sort used and will preserve this selection in between sessions.
• Existing fabrics and materials can now have the option to be added to a project from the project detail screen to allow for faster project creation.
• Improvements have been made which should improve speed/performance when browsing through a large stash
• The way user inputted values are remembered for fast re-entry has been saved has been changed to enhance stability and further reduce chance of data loss.
• Additional speed and stability improvements.

-Alex

Need help keeping track of when you last did something, and more importantly, when is it due again? BlueMoon is here for the iPhone. Unlike a repeating event on a calendar, BlueMoon events “float” relative to when they last occurred. It’s this attribute that makes BlueMoon great for keeping track of things that happen at some specified interval, but usually don’t happen coinciding with the calendar’s popular metrics. When was the last time you called Mom, or changed the batteries in your smoke alarm? Do you plan to visit Uncle Bob every couple of months, but really don’t call on him the same day? Parents of multiple children might like the capability to keep track of the the last restaurant or fast food favorite you ate at, and when you are due for Billy’s favorite taco place. Who gets to put the star on top of the Holiday Tree this year, its all kept in BlueMoon. When you need to keep a log or history of each and every occurrence, or at least a count of how many times something happens, BlueMoon is your tool. Examples are tracking symptoms (headaches, allergies, upset stomach, etc) to report to your doctor or instrument calibrations and checks.

For more info on the app check the iTunes store or visit the Bluemoon app page.

Fun question. A lot of work on new apps and some new finishing touches to the website. Lets run down the new apps. We have some awesome stuff in the works, another little craft niche app, a foreign language app, and even a fun little app I can’t disclose details of. I promise they are going to be worth checking out. Also, keep emailing your stories of how you use our apps and stuff you would like to see. 

-Blueshift Team

Update 1.1 for EasyBiller includes a ton of updates. Most of these updates came from user suggestions. We hope you enjoy the visual and feature updates in our billable time app.

-The “Save” button has been removed! All entered data should now save automatically after being entered. Events, now, no longer need to be saved after creation to be added to the database, simply tapping “New Event” automatically creates a new saved entry.

-The method of associating a Client / File with an event has changed. Instead of text fields these values are now labels. To change a Client/File tap the associated button (ie “Change Client”),  which will bring up the Client display, and then all you have to do is tap the desired Client. No more having to repeat type out Client names. Just two screen taps!  To add new clients simply view “Clients” through the normal “View Clients” button or “Change Client” and press the “+” in the upper right corner.

-When using the method of entering in two times (eg 1:00pm and 3:15pm) to calculate billable hours, calculations are now done each time text is successfully changed in one of the text fields. The “Total” button has been removed.

-In the table view of Events an “Edit” button has been added to assist users with deletion of events if they were not familiar with the already in place “swipe” delete gesture.

-Background image updates

-Button updates.

It took us a bit, but it was so worth it. We already are getting positive reviews and great feedback. Here are some of the updated features and tidbits.

-Added in ability to give fabrics two images instead of just one
-Added in info storage in Non-Fabric Material (Notions) so you can now track your stash of buttons, ribbon, thread,patterns…etc
-Non-Fabric Materials can also be assigned to projects just like Fabrics
-Updated backgrounds and icon.

Just thought we would drop a note to say Happy Holidays, and let you in on a few things. We just submitted an update for FabricStash…it includes a ton of things you all wanted, and we even snazzed it up for you. Thanks for all the input and suggestions and we hope everyone enjoys it. Look for it to come out soon. The actual date depends on how long Apple takes off for the Holidays.