Needleworker's Notebook for Cross Stitch Charts: Document Your Stitching Progress and Patterns

I almost did not purchase this item due to the description, or lack thereof! I do not know why a picture wasn't included of the inside?? I decided to take a chance and so happy that I did! The patterns included aren't anything to get excited about. I had hoped that one pattern would be the picture on the cover but, no. The pattern is in fact just an alphabet in 'fancy font' and the ornament pattern is simple the same font which spells out, "JOY". Meh. I didn't purchase it for the patterns, so this has not affected my rating.Pages are double sided and read from top to bottom:Title:Designer:Inventory number: (I'll use this for model number)Design theme: You circle pre-set choices here. i.e. whimsical, spring, summer, etcReproduction sampler: (I probably won't use this)Pattern dimensions:Date purchased:Coverage type: (circle between 100% and 25%) I love this because I have been working on full coverage piecesFinished design size:Pattern purchased from:Floss information: 3 and a half lines of area to write on here (Brand, color name, number, number of skeins needed) I wish this are was larger as I use 90-240 different colors of DMC for my projects.Fabric information: (Brand, count, color)Project bag or storage place: I love that this was included and it was a very thoughtful addition! I've seen several stitchers lose their WIPs.Type of chart: i.e PDF, magazine, etcImportant pattern details: Almost 5 lines for this oneSpecialty stitches:Finishing supplies: i.e. magnets, beads, etcOther patterns in this collection:Boxed in are on the bottom is for, "Notes"Start date:Finish date:Hearts to fill in about how you liked (or didn't) the pattern.My impressions:Nice notebook sized journal with a pretty cover! The inside patterns are not useful for me but might be for others. Pages are double sided so that you can fill in over 100 different projects. I think there is room for 108 but I didn't double check my quick flip count. The pages don't feel cheap, however, I can see the type show through from the opposite side and because of this, I don't think I will be able to use my pretty pens on this. I am afraid they may bleed through and will have to test on the last page since it is blank. While some of the questions are not useful to me, they may be very helpful for others and you can't please everyone.I will use the notes section for: hours it took me to complete, total stitches of the project, cost of pattern/floss/fabric/etc, how I finished the project and what I did with the finished piece.My only wish would have been that it had been punched so that I might buy several to place in a binder and pages that do not bleed.

A few years ago I decided to decutter my stitching stash. I have my primary stitching stash in one large box. I think because I spent my working life as a secretary, I tend to like organization. This notebook is great at getting you and your stitching organized. Gives you space to write everything for each project, pattern styles, floss, fabric, embellishments, extra note space and a couple of patterns from the designer of the notebook. I like the process because you can see all of your projects as you are cataloging them and look forward to stitching them. I also like that you can see what you may need to order or buy to complete projects. I love this notebook.

So now I know why there are no product pictures of the inside pages. It’s cluttered and so close to the binding it’s hard to use the entire page. Also it also has ridiculous sections.

Better than I could have ever expected. Information fields are useful, size is great and each project gets an entire page. Easily adapted for various craft projects. Use it to track knitting and crochet projects as well.

Looking for a way to track your Cross Stich then LOOK NO FURTHER! This is a great way to document and track your stitching projects. Ardith Designs has thought of everything. There is a page for over 100 projects and the attention to detail is perfect. Well worth the money. I am now on my second book.

good basic tracker for stitching

This is exactly what I needed. I was looking for something to help keep track of my patterns and my stitching progress. I love it and I am glad to have something to help me get more organized.

Great journal for keeping track of your cross stitch projects!