Scarlet Quince News
October 2024

The plan for SQ Stitch after my retirement is for it to become offline only. You'll install it on your device (instead of starting it from a web address). The network will not be required or used for anything. This means that you will be able to use SQ Stitch where you don't have an internet connection, and you will be able to use it even after the Scarlet Quince website has gone away. Instructions on getting the offline version will be coming soon.

Pattern installation will use locally installed files, rather than downloading the data from the Scarlet Quince server. The way it will work is: you will download a zip file (that's a compressed file that contains all the data needed to install a pattern), one zip file for each pattern. You do not need to unzip it.. Just save it on your device for a future day when you may want to reinstall that pattern. SQ Stitch does not yet have the abillity to use the zip files -- we're working on that -- but you should get all your pattern zip files downloaded before the end of the year. There isn't a limit on how often you can download the files, and you can save them on multiple devices. If in the future you buy a pattern from Paine Free Crafts you'll receive a zip file for that pattern from them, so you can continue to use SQ Stitch for new purchases.

Here's how to get your zip files:

1. Go to https://www.scarletquince.com/SQStitch/download.html.
2. You'll be prompted to log in. Enter your user name and password (if you have forgotten either, there are buttons on the login dialog box that will let you solve that).
3. A list of all your SQ Stitch patterns will appear.
4. Click each link to download the zip file.

Just a reminder, if you have bought print patterns, you can get PDF copies at no charge. It's a good idea to have a PDF on hand since pages do wear out with excessive handling. (If you bought an electronic copy, make sure you can find it. We'll send it again if need be.) If you didn't buy the pattern from us (e.g. an Amazon or eBay purchase), send a photo of the cover with your request. I haven't discussed continuing this policy with Paine Free Crafts, so I recommend you get your requests in by the end of the year.

We've added several patterns to the clearance section. Those patterns are 40% off the regular price, so if you're thinking of buying a pattern, be sure to see if it's there. If you want a clearance pattern, you don't order it online -- email us and tell us which one you want.

Happy October! We're having a sale! Until October 15, everything is 10% off!

Stay well and keep stitching,
Meredith