Announcements

PC Stitch - New & Improved!!

Hey Cross-stitchers -> You're gonna LOVE this!!

We have the latest and greatest version of PC Stitch! If you have an older version, you'll want to upgrade! This new version is easier (much, much easier) to use than ever before, and includes lots of new and more powerful features. See the site for all of "what's new".

We have sold this in the past and the response is always tremendous (over 1000 and counting). If you're a cross-stitcher and have never used this type of software, now's the perfect time. Just design your pattern and print.

With PC Stitch, you can make your own cross-stitch patterns using your scanned photographs, clipart, text, and more. It even has a wizard that can take you through he process, step by step. It couldn't be easier! In addition, it allows you to create designs from scratch using its wide selection of drawing tools.

The program has a lot of flexibility and has been a huge hit with all the cross-stitchers we've shown it to. You can size your patterns up to 999x999, use full, quarter, and half stitches, use up to 200 different colors in your patterns, and tons more.

It also allows you to add your own text, modify existing patterns, easily convert scanned photos into patterns, create your own text font (very cool), print in color or B&W, create your own stitch patterns, even export your patterns to graphic images for use on the web or sharing via e-mail!

Oh, it also includes over 100 patterns for use with your own designs. In short, your imagination is the limit with this one.

Wait! You say you;re new to cross stitching? Don't worry - this is the perfect way to start! This software includes helpful tutorials to get you started in a matter of minutes. It's fantastic!

Here's a few comments / awards from reviewers:

"Worth every penny!"
- We Compute

"Designing from scratch with PCStitch is a snap"
- The Needlecrafter's Computer Companion

Award of Excellence Winner - Crafts Craftstrends

Here's the deal - We have this for only $24.97 with FREE US SHIPPING. It retails for $49.95, so you're getting it for half off! This is the current version of the software and we found it on Amazon for $34.95, plus shipping! So, our $24.97 with free shipping is a heck of a deal.

Here's the info link:

http://www.worldstart.com/store/pcstitch6.htm

Why so cheap? Best Buy (the big electronics store) had too many and we got some of the overstock. So, needless to say, this is a one time deal. If you want it, act fast!

PS - Don't miss out! After all, how often do you find software that lets you make a cross-stitch out of a picture of your kids?

Computers 101

Q:
How do you "drag" stuff?

A:
I've had several questions about this one lately. To drag an object, left-click it and, holding down the left mouse button, move the object to where you would like it to be.

Some examples:

1. If I'm sick of the scattered placement of my desktop icons, I can drag each icon to where I would like it to be.

2. If I have a section highlighted in a word processor I can drag the selection to a new location (faster than copy & paste)

3. I can drag a file from one folder to another.

Trick - If you use your right mouse button to drag, you'll be presented with a small menu that gives you various options, depending on what you're dragging and where you're dragging it to.

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Tip of the Day

Desktop Toolbars

Have you ever had several windows open and needed to get to a shortcut on the desktop? I know I have. You have to minimize all three windows just to start the other program. But there is an easy way to fix this problem. Create a toolbar with your shortcuts in it!

Here’s how. First, right click on the windows toolbar on the bottom of your screen. You will get a little menu. Go up to the toolbars option. Another menu will slide out. Left click on “New Toolbar”. This gives you a window where we can create your toolbar.

Next, left click once on the word “desktop”, so it is highlighted. Then click the button “New Folder”. Give the new folder the name you want for your toolbar. Let’s say… My Shortcuts. Click OK.

The window will close and you will notice a new folder has been placed on the desktop with whatever name you gave it. Left click-and-drag this folder to the edge of your screen. When you release the mouse button, the folder will magically become a toolbar. Amazing!

You say “So what? All I have is an empty toolbar.” Well, now that we have created the toolbar, all we need to do is to put some shortcuts in it.

To do this, just drag the icons you want from your desktop into the toolbar. If you want some for the start menu, just find them in there and drag them over too.

All right, now you have full toolbar, but it won’t go away. Here’s what you do. Right click the name on the top of the toolbar. A menu will be displayed. To make the toolbar disappear when your mouse is not over it click on “Auto-Hide”, if it is not already checked. Open this menu again and click on “Always on Top”, again only if it is not already checked. This will allow the toolbar to be displayed over the windows you are using. With this menu you can also change the view, whether the title is displayed, and if you want text with the icons.

To enhance the use of this tip you may want to create more toolbars (one for each side of your monitor.) This is great for organization. At one time, I had toolbars for documents, games, and Microsoft Office. The only problem is that with multiple toolbars containing lots of icons the start-up time is slightly longer (on my slow computer anyway). In my opinion the wait is worth the ease it provides later.

~ Kyle Larson

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Amanda's Cool Site of the Day

Virtual Tourist

Going somewhere new and exciting for Memorial Day? Or just need to make travel plans for that summer vacation? Well Virtual Tourist can help you make those plans, all you need to do is enter a zip code, a keyword, or click on the map to choose your travel destination.

If you choose to use it continually, you may want to get a membership (don’t worry it’s free). This site gives you travel accommodations, tourist traps, dangers, must see activities, restaurants, night clubs, banks, and much more. A site that truly makes traveling easy.

http://www.virtualtourist.com/

Do you have a cool site that you want to share? Send it to Amanda!! Here's the address:

amanda@worldstart.com

Oh, and we're looking for non-commercial sites. We generally don't run sites that are strictly for shopping.