Frequently Asked Questions

Threadologie is a bead pattern maker for seed bead artists, jewelry makers, and pattern designers. It lets you create bead patterns from scratch or turn an image into a chart that you can edit and use for your next project.

You can design patterns for bracelets, earrings, rings, and other seed bead jewelry.

Threadologie includes free basic features. A subscription is required to unlock all premium features.

Yes, but only within the same platform family.

A subscription purchased on iOS or macOS unlocks Threadologie across your Apple devices.
A subscription purchased on Android unlocks Threadologie on your Android devices.

Your data is stored locally on your device. Files are saved on your device, and processing is done locally as well.

Yes. You can scan a QR code from the app or from a PDF pattern to open it in Threadologie. You can also generate QR codes for your own patterns.

You can easily share a pattern using a QR code or a Threadologie file.

To send a pattern to another device:

• 1 - In Threadologie, tap Share pattern.
• 2 - On the other device, choose Import existing pattern / QR code.
• 3 - The pattern will open and be saved instantly in the Threadologie app.

Threadologie supports peyote stitch, brick stitch, and loom beading.

It also supports multi-drop brick stitch and fringe design.

Yes. You can create your own palettes, edit colors after creating or importing a design, and rename and organize colors using your own seed bead references.

This is useful if you want to work with your personal bead stash or keep a consistent palette across several patterns.

Threadologie includes curated palettes with real Miyuki color references.
When a creator adds them, shared patterns can also include the original Miyuki references.

Yes. Threadologie works with Apple Pencil and with stylus input on compatible iOS and Android devices.

Yes. Threadologie is suitable for sellers and pattern designers, and PDF export makes it easy to create files you may want to share, teach from, or sell online.

With a Creator Pro subscription, you can also customize your PDF with your own branding details.