tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post7319352299174614272..comments2024-02-22T01:27:25.247-07:00Comments on Little House Needleworks: Sad NewsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-80517370237162079072013-08-18T07:24:09.359-07:002013-08-18T07:24:09.359-07:00Diane Dear - What is the LNS link that will get me...Diane Dear - What is the LNS link that will get me results? I have<br />keyed in the few you note on your website and each came up with a blank<br />stare or could not be located. I am in middle Tennessee outside Nashville and am endeavoring to obtain the Sheep/Virtue series. <br />As to the copying of patterns, a no-no in my book and all needlewomen<br />should be aware they bite the hand that feeds them glorious designs when<br />they put one into the copy machine. The demise of the Gift of Stitching<br />is sad, indeed.<br />MaryHeritage Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11815336926966002348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-40721077527821974642012-04-13T09:06:43.485-07:002012-04-13T09:06:43.485-07:00When it comes to out of print books, it is legal t...When it comes to out of print books, it is legal to photocopy 10% or one chapter. Photocopying 10% of a pattern would be interesting. This is not a practice that I indulge in. I photocopy my pattern because I tend to fold the pattern as I stitch and the continuous folding and unfolding obliterates the markings on the pattern so the original is required. I NEVER photocopy for anyone other than myself and don't ask others to copy designs for me. I do ask them where they got the pattern from then buy it for myself when I can afford it. <br />Why is it that so many people want something that someone spent a lot of time devising for nothing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-20366913885153916382012-04-10T21:50:18.229-07:002012-04-10T21:50:18.229-07:00I agree with you Diane. All it takes is giving up ...I agree with you Diane. All it takes is giving up something small in our everyday lives in order to afford our patterns, supplies etc. When I go to buy extra treats like coffee, lunch in a cafe,etc, I just think about what else I can buy with that money- Cross stitching/embroidery always wins out!!!. <br />By-the-by- I love that saying 'May your floss always be in endless knots'- might make a cute sampler!!!.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649507303815478059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-82786441566582317782012-04-06T06:33:02.035-07:002012-04-06T06:33:02.035-07:00Diane, I'm so proud of you for keeping the cop...Diane, I'm so proud of you for keeping the copyright issue alive and well for the benefit of designers and publishers of their designs. To hear that The Gift of Stitching is discontinuing publication of the problem sickens me because it's such a beautiful magazine and because it was so obvious the heart and soul that went into it. <br /><br />Copyright has become such a hot topic on Yahoo groups that on some, I've seen it hushed by moderators as there is such heated points of view. I consider this a good thing because it shows an awakening and a source of knowledge about the laws. As much as I feel I DO know, there are many points that can be confusing, and to keep the subject in the forefront can only serve to educate and make aware. We stitchers, partly because of the Internet and partly because of publications, come to personally know and love our designers and deserve to know the laws and the consequences that breaking them have on our own lives.<br /><br />As I grow older with my stitching friends and hope to be able to continue stitching, with an ever-growing number of gadgets to aid in aging eyes and hands, it's my hope to see younger people join in our ranks to keep the industry alive and growing. That can only happen if we stitchers are educated by our designers, like you and others, Diane, and pass it onto the younger who follow. It would be nice to think that working together will keep the industry alive and well and that young, budding designers will have a chance to reach their potential.<br /><br />I'm to the point now where I shred working copies when finished with them and will pass on a traveling pattern and buy my own just because it's less trouble than shipping it around and keeps my designer in lunch money. But that's just me because I'm a little quirky ;-)Nancy in ILhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03615924252768396239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-3718386789837135482012-04-06T06:27:02.128-07:002012-04-06T06:27:02.128-07:00Diane, I'm so proud of you for keeping the cop...Diane, I'm so proud of you for keeping the copyright issue alive and well for the benefit of designers and publishers of their designs. To hear that The Gift of Stitching is discontinuing publication of the problem sickens me because it's such a beautiful magazine and because it was so obvious the heart and soul that went into it. <br /><br />Copyright has become such a hot topic on Yahoo groups that on some, I've seen it hushed by moderators as there is such heated points of view. I consider this a good thing because it shows an awakening and a source of knowledge about the laws. As much as I feel I DO know, there are many points that can be confusing, and to keep the subject in the forefront can only serve to educate and make aware. We stitchers, partly because of the Internet and partly because of publications, come to personally know and love our designers and deserve to know the laws and the consequences that breaking them have on our own lives.<br /><br />As I grow older with my stitching friends and hope to be able to continue stitching, with an ever-growing number of gadgets to aid in aging eyes and hands, it's my hope to see younger people join in our ranks to keep the industry alive and growing. That can only happen if we stitchers are educated by our designers, like you and others, Diane, and pass it onto the younger who follow. It would be nice to think that working together will keep the industry alive and well and that young, budding designers will have a chance to reach their potential.<br /><br />I'm to the point now where I shred working copies when finished with them and will pass on a traveling pattern and buy my own just because it's less trouble than shipping it around and keeps my designer in lunch money. But that's just me because I'm a little quirky ;-)Nancy in ILhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03615924252768396239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-67583915679864437082012-04-04T15:45:04.025-07:002012-04-04T15:45:04.025-07:00As you already know Diane I am with you and the in...As you already know Diane I am with you and the industry on this topic. I've posted many essays about this issue. I've done catalagues of different sites, on my own time, so I could provide accurate lists of all stolen designs to each designer via email rather than 1 email per design. Sadly, piracy continues to grow and the people doing it continue to justify it to themselves as not causing harm. I don't understand how they can continue to believe it isn't harming the industry when designers, magazines, and stores go out of business and tell people it happened as a result of copyright infringement. People are nasty. :(Raven/Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502412577584236318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-10998861879284033822012-03-28T03:44:36.730-07:002012-03-28T03:44:36.730-07:00Hi Diane, it's truly a shame that there are st...Hi Diane, it's truly a shame that there are stitchers who try to get something for nothing. If having a chart is that important, find a LEGAL way to get it. Perhaps giving up Starbucks for a week...that would buy a few patterns! After reading your post, I did a search and sadly some of my patterns are out in cyberspace for free. But I have WAY too many design ideas to throw in the towel. For any pattern poachers out there, may your floss always be in endless knots!<br />Take care,<br />Diane from Silver Creek SamplersDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397947865805633236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-90582340468326169022012-03-28T02:07:31.275-07:002012-03-28T02:07:31.275-07:00I was also very sad when I received Kirsten's ...I was also very sad when I received Kirsten's letter. I will miss the magazine very much and I am a supporter of upholding copyright laws on anything, be it stitching ,music etcI just wonder how it can be stopped..will it be at end when gifted designers and the publishers of their works can no longer take the strain of this pirating. I truly hope not.The Knitting Cross Stitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17190571521286637417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-76545037486055121732012-03-27T08:11:03.868-07:002012-03-27T08:11:03.868-07:00Anne . . . . traveling patterns are fine (legal) w...Anne . . . . traveling patterns are fine (legal) whether they were originally paid for or were a gift from a designer as long as the designer allows photocopying.Diane Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711304630509421046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-50649829919674976692012-03-26T20:29:32.621-07:002012-03-26T20:29:32.621-07:00I just wanted to add a bit here about a traveling ...I just wanted to add a bit here about a traveling stitcherhood I participated in. The design was a freebie design given to shops to distribute to people who purchased linens, charts, etc from their shop. I think(hope!) this is okay because it was a freebie given by the designer to be distributed. The original has been traveling and I really enjoyed stitching it and have been thinking about purchasing some of the charts from that designer. So in this case, isn't a freebie traveling pattern a good thing?Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15102636394805433263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-57861390755242435122012-03-26T08:00:53.156-07:002012-03-26T08:00:53.156-07:00Diane,
You mentioned "I had the privilege of...Diane,<br /><br />You mentioned "I had the privilege of being asked to contribute designs on two different occasions to this magazine". I remember the Bee pinkeep from January 2007, but what was the other design? I love your designs and have all that you've published. I would hate to think there is one out there I missed!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900372091082680763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-22475326877101574502012-03-26T03:29:31.301-07:002012-03-26T03:29:31.301-07:00I live about 1 hour south of Brisbane (Queensland-...I live about 1 hour south of Brisbane (Queensland-Australia). In the last 2 years, I have seen at least 4 of my favourite needlework/craft shops close it doors. I now have only 1 store that is near me, and that is still an hour away. If this store was to close, I would have to order online,or drive to Sydney, to get your patterns, and buy hand-dyed threads and linens. <br />So to others- If you continue to rip off your favourite cross stitch designer, by downloading from the internet or copying from friends, not only are you taking money from them, but you are forcing your needlework store to close its doors. So save up your pennies, and buy an original copy- Don't download rubbish!!!. It will be worth the wait.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649507303815478059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-44952599014836476032012-03-25T20:44:50.494-07:002012-03-25T20:44:50.494-07:00BTW, I meant to say the photocopied pattern I rece...BTW, I meant to say the photocopied pattern I received was not one of your works. I have seen a couple of your original charts for sale, and stopped bidding when the price stepped over the NZD40.oo mark as I knew I could buy my own from my LNS.<br /><br />Marian (NZ)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-40662088937405831172012-03-25T20:42:20.662-07:002012-03-25T20:42:20.662-07:00Hi Diane, you, and other designers, have every rig...Hi Diane, you, and other designers, have every right to be angry by this outrageous insult and I, for one, don't mind a bit that you 'cry' on our shoulders.<br /><br />I am a member of an online trading site here in NZ and I have purchased from 1 trader who posted photos of an original pattern but then sent me photocopies, needless to say, I, and others, do not buy from them anymore. <br /><br />However, I have never seen any of your designs, or designs from others mentioned in your blog but if I do, you and other designers can be assured I will report the sellers to the auction site owners.<br /><br />I have also shared this on With My Needle.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Marian (NZ)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-5036916115037939452012-03-25T05:46:05.523-07:002012-03-25T05:46:05.523-07:00I will greatly miss TGOS as I've been a subscr...I will greatly miss TGOS as I've been a subscriber since day one. I watched as Kristin had children, struggled with computer gremlins and moved to another country and feel as if she's part of my family and she doesn't even know who I am. I also raised three children, so I know well she's working two fulltime jobs and probably not getting enough from one to justify the time it takes away from the other. Decisions like this are hard made as are probably half off discounts and what designs to publish so my heart goes out to her. I don't stitch much anymore, but have a lifetime supply of stash I have been weeding for a few years. I don't buy charts or fabrics anymore, just TGOS and SANQ. I feel for those on both sides of this hobby in this economy, its tough out there for many families. I also feel for those in countries where they have little to no access to supplies they desperately crave. (simaqsous please contact me, I bought out the DMC at my WalMart when they stopped carrying it and will gladly send it to you). I'm also on Pinterest and amazed at the quality of the free designs I repin. Nothing like those I stitched in the old days. Designers have a job to educate stitchers in more ways than how to stitch a chart, Diane always does it well. <br />Stitch on<br />Adana<br />amberseeker.blogspot.com <br />(adana69 at Yahoo dot com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-50172798722029528192012-03-24T10:02:42.026-07:002012-03-24T10:02:42.026-07:00Yes i am also worried about the future of cross st...Yes i am also worried about the future of cross stitch designers and my favourite online stitch stores. This is my passion, my hobbie, i value the designs i buy and treasure the stitched result. I choose not to be tempted by illegal downloads - i want to see the needlework industry not only survive but thrive! I pray that people participating in the illegal uploading and downloading of charts will come to see the damaging effect they are causing to the industry and the designers themselves whom they claim to love. <br />take care and god bless.Samplers, Silks and Linenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212705390570294485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-12872373079805254622012-03-24T09:41:00.285-07:002012-03-24T09:41:00.285-07:00Diane,
Thank you for such a well-said post about ...Diane,<br /><br />Thank you for such a well-said post about the piracy situation which continues to steadily worsen. Do the culprits truly realize the effect their illegal actions are having on so many?<br /><br />I plan to also address the problem on my blog and want to reference your blog.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14523407606564012693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-68642393979264496172012-03-24T06:04:42.109-07:002012-03-24T06:04:42.109-07:00Diane as a strugglind designer, I really appreciat...Diane as a strugglind designer, I really appreciate yur comments. What started as a hobby, has had to become my livlihood due to illness, but, quite honestly, I dont know if I can make it work. If people want things for free, there are plenty of sites that have free charts, which is also diffiulct to compete against, although, these do not infringe copyrightNixstitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06669937803075307824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-88978018200053583062012-03-23T18:40:08.641-07:002012-03-23T18:40:08.641-07:00Diane, I can just say "AMEN" !! I will m...Diane, I can just say "AMEN" !! I will miss TGOS magazine.<br /><br />I'm tired of getting emails from people asking me to "share with them" the beautiful designs that they see I have done via my blog. I always say NO and give them a link to an online LNS where they can buy it, and always get very nasty replies.Mayté Bermúdez-Garcíahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09031486818730881428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-33123413377106934632012-03-23T14:12:46.320-07:002012-03-23T14:12:46.320-07:00Thank you for this reminder Diane. I too am going ...Thank you for this reminder Diane. I too am going to miss Gift of Stitching magazine. I've seen a couple of very negative posts against Kirsten on her Yahoo Group since this announcement - mostly because they feel like she's leaving them in the lurch. It saddens me greatly that they just "don't get it"; they chose to close their eyes to this huge piracy issue and think that she's just doing it to "scam" them out of their money. <br /><br />I hope the industry is able to get through this huge, huge problem; but I know it won't be easy. <br /><br />Keep up the good fight as long as you can. I love the designs you have done to date!Debbyhttp://mountainstitcherontheplains.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-65319082569362130042012-03-23T12:51:21.792-07:002012-03-23T12:51:21.792-07:00Thanks for the clarification, Diane. Yes, I can un...Thanks for the clarification, Diane. Yes, I can understand that it would cost you if it does become the "norm". In the traveling stitcherhood that I mention, this is the first time I've participated, and it was a chart I would never have purchased, but I enjoyed participating in the camaraderie that the traveling of the chart brought about.Susan @ Real Girl Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04668012534706415927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-49376111143395615592012-03-23T10:22:15.061-07:002012-03-23T10:22:15.061-07:00Anyway, I never share the patterns that I bought!
...Anyway, I never share the patterns that I bought!<br />Elenasimaqsoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00775884493824241409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-83397029591831588412012-03-23T10:10:02.064-07:002012-03-23T10:10:02.064-07:00Maybe the problem is that my english is not very g...Maybe the problem is that my english is not very good , you had understood me in the wrong way .I dont stand on the internet pirates side! I am on the other side.<br />In our forum we dont copyright the illegal patterns! The problem is that sometimes in our russian's handcrafts shop we cant even buy a DMC threads. <br />In our forum we give the people information about internet shops, we tell them about the materials and we give them the direct internet adresses.<br />Every month we tell them about one designer and make a stiching from his/her designes. In this moment i cant garanty that all of them bought a patterns, but i can garanty that in this six monthes more than 20 people opened for themselves new names and started to buy patterns from the internet shops, not by downloading. <br />We do some competions between stiching works and the winner always gets original pattern or kit, that my friends and me buy from our own money because we realy love cross stich and we want to make our forum intresting and lively .simaqsoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00775884493824241409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-80703819514812500842012-03-23T08:56:50.658-07:002012-03-23T08:56:50.658-07:00Susan. . . .it is perfectly legal. It's not th...Susan. . . .it is perfectly legal. It's not that we don't appreciate it, it's just that if that became the "norm" so to speak, it too would put us out of business. What we have to remember here is that this is our livelihood, our job, our means by which we pay mortgages, utilities and so on. <br /><br />I have no problem with sharing charts (like passing on books and movies) but please understand that the practice of doing this combined with the illegal activity is sinking many ships. Our industry is much smaller than the movie and book industry and we have felt the sting in a much larger way.Diane Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711304630509421046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36035632.post-57725899250634496552012-03-23T08:51:19.658-07:002012-03-23T08:51:19.658-07:00Great post, Diane. It's hard not to feel disc...Great post, Diane. It's hard not to feel discouraged about all the theft going on...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com