Snap Spot blog features photo apps and today they featured an app that turns photos into cross stitch patterns. Non stitchers can use this app to create a cool filter, but those who stitch can import photos or clip art to create usable patterns. The platform uses DMC thread in creating the chart. The app costs 3.99 USD which sounds reasonable to me. I don’t use apps because my cell phone is from the Stone Age, but if anyone tries it out, please let us know how it works in the comments below. Learn more about the app.
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Designer Spotlight: Murder Puffin
I’ve long had a soft spot for puffins, so of course when I found an Etsy shop called Murder Puffin I had to share it.
And I’m so glad I found it because they’ve got some weird stuff that I hope you’re going to like as much as I do.
There are cryptids and true crime, nautical themed designs, holiday wanted posters and an entire section called memento mori. So if that sounds like something you’d be into, read on.
The biggest section on the site, though, is Altoid tin cross stitch patterns. If you can’t quite imagine what an Altoid tin cross stitch pattern would be like, this mummy cross stitch tin is a pretty representative example.
Most of them have a character (in this case, the mummy, but it could be anything from an alien to a racoon to a gnome) or more than one, who is made into a tiny stuffed doll. There’s a design for the top and bottom inside of the tin; here it’s a pyramid and an anhk design. There’s also a small design for the top of the box. And finally, a kind of blanket and a pillow so you can tuck your little character into the box.
Each one is a cute little set that would be so fun to display (and play with!) on your desk or bookshelf. And there’s a great range of options to choose from.
In addition to those, you’ll find a lot of other fun stuff for the strange and unusual on your gift list. There are some delightfully creepy (and mostly cryptid-inspired) tarot cards. A whole set of dark samplers called Gothic murder family. And a section called potted cross stitch, with little designs like mushrooms, plants and pumpkins you can stitch up and “plant” in tiny pots.
There’s so much fun stuff you really just need to stop reading this and go visit Murder Puffin on Etsy. I hope you find it as delightful as I do!
[Photo: Murder Puffin]
Little late with a comment. Would love to try the app, but for 4.00 I am a little hesitant. App Store reviews go from. 5 stars to people only giving 1 star. Wish they would offer for free for a while.
Keep forgetting to check this blog everyday.
Stop candy crush and look at this instead.
That cat looks exactly like my brothers cat!