# NeedleTravel

> Travel

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id719275898](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id719275898)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id719275898`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Capitol Directories, Inc
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 2.70 / 5 (21 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2013-10-09
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/needletravel/id719275898)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.needletravel.com/privacy.htm](https://www.needletravel.com/privacy.htm)

## Description

It’s never been easier for Needleartists to find and visit their favorite shops: quilt, yarn, needlepoint, weaving, spinning, cross-stitch and/or embroidery.  Just click on a shop near you and get driving directions.  Or change the settings to limit the search (e.g., quilt only, or yarn and needlepoint only).  You can even change the search area to see shops not just near you now, but shops near places where you intend to travel.
We think it’s the most complete list of shops ever made, and we continuously update it.  This app is the perfect companion for the needlearts traveler.
Please thank our sponsors for making it possible.

It's a Quilt shop finder, Knit shop finder, Yarn shop finder, Needlepoint shop finder, Weaving shop finder, Spinning shop finder, Cross-stitch shop finder, Embroidery shop finder, Quilt store finder, Knit store finder, Yarn store finder, Needlepoint store finder, Weaving store finder, Spinning store finder, Cross-stitch store finder, and Embroidery store finder for Quilt shops, Knit shops, Yarn shops, Needlepoint shops, Weaving shops, Spinning shops, Cross-stitch shops, Embroidery shops, Quilt stores, Knit stores, Yarn stores, Needlepoint stores, Weaving stores, Spinning stores, Cross-stitch stores, Embroidery stores, and lys.

## Rankings

- #302,738 — Overall

## Review summary

NeedleTravel is a travel-oriented needlecraft shop locator with strong potential. Some users praise its concept and say it can be comprehensive and useful for trips, and a few report it works well on iPad or after learning how to use it. However, the majority report reliability and data issues: startup crashes or blank screens on iPhone; incorrect or missing shop data (often locating users in the ocean or nowhere near shops); database errors; and outdated information as many shops closed after Covid. Users also note there’s no straightforward way to update data or contact support.

### Pros

- When it works, it is a comprehensive travel resource for locating needlecraft shops.
- It has helped travelers and can be useful for trips.
- Works on some devices (e.g., iPad), showing potential cross-device functionality.
- Promising concept with potential for discovery of shops.

### Cons

- Frequent startup crashes or inability to open on iPhone; blank screens.
- Data issues: shops not shown or located incorrectly (often shows ocean), or search yields nothing.
- Database errors and error messages prevent data loading.
- Outdated information; many shops closed or relocated after Covid.
- No user-generated updates or accessible support/updates; no contact/help features.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id719275898)