There's An App For That?

Hello!

How many times have you gone to the movies, bought the half-gallon of pop and popcorn special, sat through a zillion previews, only to have to run to the restroom and perhaps miss the best part of what you actually paid to see? (Or worse, suffer through it while deciding when it might be "safe" to leave?)

Well, worry no more.  I was surfing through the morning shows and caught a "Today" show segment where they were voting on their favorite apps.  Matt Lauer talked about runpee.com and I decided to check it out for you.  It was well liked by audience members tweeting in as well and won the popular vote.

Though not free, it could be the best 99 cents you will spend, considering the price of a movie ticket (and um, that pop...which is like, what,  $5 a cup?)  The folks at runpee.com watch and time all the movies in current release, then report when there will be a "slow" segment and how long that will last, so you won't miss anything important or funny or whatever.  The best part is that you can have them text you (on vibrate, please!) at the right time to leave and tell you how long you have.

Other features include popular review sites and the opportunity for you to review it to their site or facebook, movie schedules and sites to pre-order tickets.  It will also tell you if there are out-takes before, during or after the credits.  Best of all, it looks pretty simple to use.

There is a brief, 5 slide show at their site describing all they do.  They have apps for all the popular devices and I suggest you check it out.  I think I will spend the buck and join!

See you at the movies (or you-know-where!)

Gale

Gale's Gallery X : Dorset Crosswheel Heirloom Buttons

Hi,

Since this Winter is going on and on, I have been trying out a few things for you.  When it comes to arts and crafts my criteria is pretty simple... actually pretty, simple, portable, quick and uses mostly stuff I already have.  These buttons fall into that category except for the cabone plastic or wooden rings, which are cheap, but finding the right size has been a challenge.

I filled the center of the wheel with a contrasting yarn.  This is side 1 using a 2" wooden ring.

This is side 2.  

It's much easier to do your first one on a large ring.  I used a 2" one, only when going by the instructions, didn't allow for the extra yarn---that gave me a knot to hide.  Avoid that if possible.  I found a package of 3/4" and 1/2" rings, but what I think I would like best is 1" ones.  I'll run across them sometime, like in Joann's curtain section.  The rest you can find in the crochet section of any craft store.

(Please excuse button layout--I can't seem to place things where I want today!)

Black 2" ring side 1.

Here are some helpful websites:

Craft  Stylish

Threads Magazine


I used worsted weight yarn on the red and gray one and 6-strand embroidery floss on the red and gold.  The metallic floss is a bit tricky to use as it has a mind of it's own.  I haven't decided what to do with them, but there are lots of possibilities...for another day!

Please scroll down for more examples...

3/4" with metallic floss side 1.

Black Side 2 plain

All dressed up--you could use about anything!

Side 2

Happy Crafting!

Gale