# Needleply — Embroidery Materials

> Embroidery material reference for threads, beads, and fabrics with search and export. (iPhone/iPad app by Diana Białogrzywa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needleply/id1523300974 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Diana Białogrzywa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101210882)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 293 MB
- Languages: American English, Belarusian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Icelandic and 11 more
- Released: 2020-08-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needleply/id1523300974/reviews.md

## What is Needleply?

Embroidery material palettes reference.

The app contains material palettes — threads, beads, and fabrics — from many well-known manufacturers. It is designed for convenient browsing, searching, selecting, and organizing materials for embroidery projects.

You can search materials across the entire reference, as well as find close color matches, even when they belong to different palettes or manufacturers. This helps you choose harmonious combinations and find alternatives to specific colors.

Selected palettes can be exported directly to Needlentory, a separate app created specifically for material tracking, including inventory management, shopping lists, and project planning.

For those who prefer manual tracking, the app allows you to create and export clear PDF tables that are convenient for printing and storing on paper.

If you are missing a specific palette or manufacturer, you can contact us by email. We regularly expand the available palettes.

Key features:
• Thread, bead, and fabric palettes from popular manufacturers
• Search across the entire materials reference
• Find close color matches across different palettes
• Export palettes to Needlentory for material tracking
• Export palettes to StitchHub for pattern creation and progress tracking
• Create and export printable PDF tables
• Simple browsing and selection of materials for projects

Disclaimer.
This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by any manufacturers.

Color accuracy notice.
Colors shown in the app are approximate and may differ from actual shades. Always refer to official physical color charts from manufacturers.

## Key features

- Thread, bead, and fabric palettes
- Search materials reference
- Find close color matches
- Export to Needlentory
- Create printable PDF tables
- Organize embroidery materials

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Canvas | $12.99 | one-time |
| Kit | $49.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium for 1 month | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium for 6 months | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium for 1 year | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needleply/id1523300974/reviews.md

### 5/5 — great app

*2025-03-08*

love this app, easy to use with needlentory and so helpful. I would really love for the 24 new colors of DMC tapestry wool to be added (701 - 724)!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We will update the palette in the next update. If you have any other suggestions or issues, please feel free to reach out to fancycrossstitch@gmail.com 🤗

### 1/5 — Not user friendly

*2024-10-11*

There are no instructions! Impossible to navigate. The YouTube videos do not thoroughly explain the interaction between the two apps or how to add your stash.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. Needlentory has a FAQ section with basic information and the ability to ask questions if you have any problems. Also, when you first launch it, there is information about importing ready-made palettes and a link to the Needleply palettes app. The Needleply app has a section about exporting and pictures for better understanding. Our YouTube channel has a video about importing/exporting palettes (Needlentory FAQ: how to import ready-made material palettes) and some other base functions.

### 4/5 — Easy to Use

*2023-11-13*

By far, my favorite to catalog my stash. I do wish the apps were combined so there wasn’t a need to import updated inventories from another app. Would like to see ThreadWorx added but still a diverse catalog that is updated! Would like to be able to update my stash with less selections such as press and hold or change quantity from search list. Have not been able to see what inventory I don’t have in my palettes (in case I missed logging something) which has been a bit tedious when validating. Overall, highly recommend. A little bit of a learning curve to use but handy!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! The ThreadworX palette has already been added in the latest version. We are thinking about faster ways to add threads to stock. We will not combine applications, because the original idea was that one application allows you to use only the threads you need, without overloading with unnecessary ones, and also makes it possible to keep track of any threads, not just embroidery threads. We are thinking about the possibility of not only importing ready-made palettes, but also giving the ability to update them (check what differences etc). If you have any more suggestions or issues, please feel free to reach out to fancycrossstitch@gmail.com 🤗

### 4/5 — Need more threads

*2023-07-18*

Sorry but until you add valdani and eleganza threads which are used a lot with wool I cannot give you a 5. 

All in all it is a nice app to have.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We will try to add in the future updates. If you have any other suggestions or issues, please feel free to reach out to fancycrossstitch@gmail.com.

### 4/5 — Appletons line?

*2022-10-13*

I would love to see the Appletons wool line added.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! This palette has already been added in the latest update! If you have any more suggestions or issues, please feel free to reach out to fancycrossstitch@gmail.com.

### 3/5 — Missing Sulky

*2022-07-06*

Missing sulky threads

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We will try to add in the future updates. If you have any other suggestions or issues, please feel free to reach out to fancycrossstitch@gmail.com.

### 4/5 — Great but Missing Classic Colorworks

*2021-08-25*

One of the most used threads by crossstitchers today is Classic Colorworks. I am very sad to see it is not in the library of manufacturers listed in iMuline. I am using a workaround in iThreads but it is not ideal. Please consider adding Classic Colorworks.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! The palette has already been added! If you have any more suggestions or issues, please feel free to reach out to fancycrossstitch@gmail.com.

### 5/5 — Suggestion!

*2021-07-14*

Hoping you’ll add DMC “flower thread” series
 
(Numbered in the 2000s, ex: 2309, 2394, 2413, 2318, 2732)

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your feedback! The palette has already been added! If you have any more suggestions or issues, please feel free to reach out to fancycrossstitch@gmail.com.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2021-03-01*

Great app for embroiderers!

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your feedback! If you have any suggestions or issues, please feel free to reach out to fancycrossstitch@gmail.com.

## Frequently asked questions about Needleply

### What kind of materials can I find in Needleply?

Needleply offers a reference for threads, beads, and fabrics from many well-known manufacturers. You can browse and search these materials conveniently within the app.

### Can Needleply help me find alternative colors?

Yes, Needleply allows you to find close color matches across different palettes and manufacturers. This feature helps in creating harmonious combinations or finding substitutes for specific colors.

### How can I export my selected materials from Needleply?

You can export selected palettes directly to the Needlentory app for material tracking, or create and export clear PDF tables that are convenient for printing and manual storage.

### Does Needleply have ads?

Yes, Needleply contains advertisements. While the app is free to use, users may encounter ads during their browsing and selection process.

### What is the age rating for Needleply?

Needleply has an age rating of 12+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### How often is Needleply updated?

The latest version of Needleply is 7.8, and it was last updated on March 27, 2026. The developers regularly expand available palettes.

### Can I suggest a palette or manufacturer to Needleply?

Yes, if you are missing a specific palette or manufacturer, you can contact the developers via email. They regularly expand the available palettes based on user feedback.

### Is Needleply available on Android devices?

Needleply is currently supported on iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android availability is not provided in the current data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.5.2 — 2026-08-28

A small update for even more accurate matching: the colors of several Kirov flosses have been refined.

### 8.5.1 — 2026-08-26

A small update for even more accurate matching: missing Zweigart fabric shades have been added, and the colors of several Kirov threads have been refined.

### 8.5 — 2026-08-12

New thread palettes are here! You can now explore Burmilana, Milan, and Pepper Pot Silk from Needleworks.

### 8.4.1 — 2026-07-30

Stability improvements and bug fixes for a better experience.

### 8.4 — 2026-07-22

Added new thread palettes: Fleur de Paris, The Pure Palette.

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All apps by Diana Białogrzywa: https://appshunter.io/developer/1101210882

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