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unsubbing - Manners count
capri _xau
Usually it's not a problem PROVIDED you let them know your reasons.
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That's the point. It's just old fashioned MANNERS. Never used to happen years ago when everyone was careful to be nice but on lists, people forget that they're being watched by many. Internet patrols, police, yahoo police, - you would probably be surprised if you knew WHO a lot of people are that you talk to - both good and bad! I've done the same thing as you, but I take the time to notify the list days before I unsub. I like to keep my options open and don't want to be not be allowed back on. Manners count at all times. Hugs, Sherrie @( 0 )@ ----- Original Message ----
From: The Heylands <russue_heyland@...> To: HookedOnEmbroidery@... Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 10:02:40 AM Subject: [HookedOnEmbroidery] unsubbing I have to admit that up until this point I didn't think too much about joining and leaving groups. I go through phases. Suddenly I find myself seeking information on a certain subject (not just machine embroidery) so I search yahoo and join several groups on that topic. When I've been a member for awhile I tend to leave some of the groups because either my interest has waned or my questions have been answered or I've gotten busy and can't keep up with the e-mails. I've joined and left Flylady a few times. We got a labrador retriever puppy so I joined a few groups on dog training and retrievers and so on. A few of the groups didn't appeal to me so I left. When I've been spending too much on embroidery designs I cut back on the groups I'm on so that I'm not tempted. When freebies are offered I generally download them but not always. I've never sent an explanation to a list moderator. I do know that I have spent a lot of money on designs from a variety of designers and it would be a shame for them to ban me from their list because I left due to personal reasons, lack of time, etc. Susan ____________________________________________________________________________________ Any questions? Get answers on any topic at www.Answers.yahoo.com. Try it now. |
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ISO Sleigh with word underneath HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
capri _xau
Ever have something and not use it, then lose it and it becomes SOOOO important to get it back???
I once had a santa sleigh and when I was doing some file cleaning, I accidently deleted it. I have searched for over 12 months to try finding it again but to no avail. I have even emailed digitisers who I thought had given it away to see if I can purchse it, but noone I've contacted owned it. The sleigh is red, was designed that the word "sleigh" was the supports for the runners on the bottom and it was not attached to reindeer, nor did it have a santa or toy bag (I don't think). Have you seen it? It was the best sleigh I've seen for a long time because it was unusual. It would have to be about 2 or 3 years old now at least. Oh, I hope someone out there has it and can tell me where to go get one and not just where to go lol ! Hugs, Sherrie @( 0 )@ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. |
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Re: about freebie hunters!!!
capri _xau
Helena, I totally agree with you.
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I needed confidence when I first started out and now, I am looking at the digitising of them to see what others have done and so I value them even more highly. I am starting to digitise a few little odds and ends and really appreciate the variety of techniques that are in my files. Like Miems, I too have a few special designs that I keep coming back to because of the artwork used I guess. What I really find useful to the next stage that I am in is the digi-challenges to compare the same design done so many different ways. Hugs, Sherrie @( 0 )@ ----- Original Message ----
From: Helena Olivier <helena_olivier@...> To: HookedOnEmbroidery@... Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 6:52:55 AM Subject: Re: [HookedOnEmbroidery] about freebie hunters!!! Hi everybody I read all the comments about freebie hunters and can only say thank you to all the digitisers that are so generous in giving freebies. When I bought my embroidery machine just over two years ago, I had no idee what can be achieved on my machine. I was very nervous to try all the different techniques and looking at the prices, was very nervous to buy. Living in South Africa and having to buy in dollars was just too expensive. As I got more confident with it, and thats thanks to everybody in all the various groups who so generously share there knowledge and designs, I got braver and pulled out the credit card and started buying some of the design sets that I have been dying to try. I still freebie hunt, who doesn't LOL, but because of the freebies that allowed me to gain confidence in the various techniques, have got no problem in buying a design (or two) when there is some spare cash in the household budget!! Therefor, I would like to say thank you to everybody out there that through there freebies and advise help those of us that really got no idea of the scope and creativity of the machine embroidery world when they buy a machine. I love my machine and it is the best investment I have ever made. Thank you kindly and happy stitching everybody! Helena Durban South Africa ____________________________________________________________________________________ Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. |
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Re: CRACK Recipe
Cynthia Jannello
Linda,
Go to the home page of the group and then go to messages. Type 138773 into the search box. That should pull up the recipe. Good luck, Cyndi J. --- In HookedOnEmbroidery@..., "rnlnnurse" <LNelsonRN@...> wrote:
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unsubbing
The Heylands
I have to admit that up until this point I didn't think too much about joining and leaving groups. I go through phases. Suddenly I find myself seeking information on a certain subject (not just machine embroidery) so I search yahoo and join several groups on that topic. When I've been a member for awhile I tend to leave some of the groups because either my interest has waned or my questions have been answered or I've gotten busy and can't keep up with the e-mails.
I've joined and left Flylady a few times. We got a labrador retriever puppy so I joined a few groups on dog training and retrievers and so on. A few of the groups didn't appeal to me so I left. When I've been spending too much on embroidery designs I cut back on the groups I'm on so that I'm not tempted. When freebies are offered I generally download them but not always. I've never sent an explanation to a list moderator. I do know that I have spent a lot of money on designs from a variety of designers and it would be a shame for them to ban me from their list because I left due to personal reasons, lack of time, etc. Susan |
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Re: about freebie hunters!!!
Myrna Davis
Hi Helena
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Just wanted to say that you live in such a beautiful place. My husband worked for an oil drilling company, and they were bringing a rig from Scotland to the Gulf of Mexico. They made a stop in Durban, and from that minute he started "pestering" the company to transfer him to South Africa. Sure enough, about 6 months later we were transferred to Cape Town, and found a beautiful flat in Clifton. Our landlady owned the restaurant at Kirstenbosch Gardens, and she was the most wonderful and kind person I have ever met. We were there for 18 months, and loved it so much. I know what you mean about the exchange rate when buying with the Rand - when we were there it was only 2 rand to the dollar, but I know it's much higher now. Myrna ----- Original Message -----
From: Helena Olivier To: HookedOnEmbroidery@... Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 12:52 PM Subject: Re: [HookedOnEmbroidery] about freebie hunters!!! Hi everybody I read all the comments about freebie hunters and can only say thank you to all the digitisers that are so generous in giving freebies. When I bought my embroidery machine just over two years ago, I had no idee what can be achieved on my machine. I was very nervous to try all the different techniques and looking at the prices, was very nervous to buy. Living in South Africa and having to buy in dollars was just too expensive. As I got more confident with it, and thats thanks to everybody in all the various groups who so generously share there knowledge and designs, I got braver and pulled out the credit card and started buying some of the design sets that I have been dying to try. I still freebie hunt, who doesn't LOL, but because of the freebies that allowed me to gain confidence in the various techniques, have got no problem in buying a design (or two) when there is some spare cash in the household budget!! Therefor, I would like to say thank you to everybody out there that through there freebies and advise help those of us that really got no idea of the scope and creativity of the machine embroidery world when they buy a machine. I love my machine and it is the best investment I have ever made. Thank you kindly and happy stitching everybody! Helena Durban South Africa --------------------------------- Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. |
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Re: ISO koi design
Aimee
Aloha Sue,
I have a couple of free Koi on my site and there is also the Metallica Koi set that sews out beautifully. HTH Aloha, Aimee www.digidemon.com <> --- In HookedOnEmbroidery@..., "sue_rowden2003" <susan.rowden@...> wrote:
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Re: In re topic Unsubbing and being banned
Trish
Personally I don't believe that this is sometjhing that should have been brought onto a list that has absolutely nothing to do with the situation.........this is something that should have remained within yourself........I believe that if you would have given yourself time to settle down......these emails would have never been sent.......
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I personally just go on......it is not worth slamming someone on another group......and the owner has the records to prove the times that you joined and unsubbed..... Ok back to my corner of the world hoping for at least a snowflake here in Missouri........ Trish Never frown even when you are sad.....because you never know who is falling in love with your smile..... ----- Original Message ----
From: lydia c. <moonchild.sc@...> To: HookedOnEmbroidery@... Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 8:05:12 PM Subject: Re: [HookedOnEmbroidery] Re: In re topic Unsubbing and being banned I have always written to the list owners before unsubbing. One list owner never acknowledged my posts to her and then berated me when I had a legitimate reason for wanting to come back. I even promised not to download any of her free designs. I understand that the digitizers use their yahoo groups as a way of advertising their site. However, there is a big difference between being banned for life when you know you have a choice of going special mail or no mail and being nasty to people. Some groups will not let you go special notice or no mail. I will never sew out or buy anything from that individual. Lydia C On 1/19/07, Mary Lou <maykeg@...> wrote:
Miem's Site: Miem's Redwork Site: Annemarie's Site: Daleen's Site: We recommend and as our group embroidery supplier. All group members receive a 5% discount. See files for details $15 to $30 (US) Discount on MyThreadBox for HOE Subscribers Yahoo! Groups Links |
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German Shepherd
capri _xau
Irene, you give such wonderful service to people!
www.irenesdesigns.net Not many would break sets up even for special reasons either. And I do love your work! Hugs, Sherrie @( 0 )@ Thank you, Sherrie for the kind comment. I love to digitize and I did a design of the German Shepherd dog head - for a friend for Christmas - it is on a Christmas boot. So many people sent me pictures of their doggies to digitize and I had so much fun - but these boots were do special - to so many. I do have a German Shepherd as part of a set - but if you will write to me Sue - I am sure I can pull out that design as a single - just let me know - it is under Animal designs and then the picture of the German Shepherd. Thanks again and have a great year. Irene www.irenesdesigns.net Irene's Designs. Her work is fabulous. She's just done a whol series of single dogs. Hugs, Sherrie @( 0 )@ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Have a burning question? Go to www.Answers.yahoo.com and get answers from real people who know. |
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Sherry Titzer
Hi everyone,
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Re: about freebie hunters!!!
Linda Watts
When I purchased my First Bernina, I had to wait almost 2 months for it to
get here from the time I paid for it.. And I was told about the email groups at the time of the sale from a girl at the Bernina shop, it was one of her sales pitches, that there were thousands of designs on the Internet.. So I mad a folder on my hard drive of all of the Yahoo groups I could find and the Artista List by Bernina at the time. and I saved some many free designs, I was so broke after my major big purchase as I had to save for it and what I wanted, no credit allowed My Husband said... So all I had was the first 5 Bernina Design cards, That I purchased with my machine. and My software, I purchased the Bernina Artista Ver1 designer ver, and Then I used so many free designs! But that is where I learned how to digitize...was fixing all of the bad free designs that, when converted the files were a mess.. I learned so fast to test, test, test. no matter who did them! as most of the files were messed up from the early conversion programs out there.. Now the newer programs do a better job with converting the files but still never convert a converted file as it will still become a different file. So I know I started out in 1998 saving free designs.. Linda Watts Watts Embroidery I fully agree Miems. We all started out collecting what was free - as our group embroidery supplier. |
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Re: about freebie hunters!!!
MadelineScully
I fully agree Miems. We all started out collecting what was free -
and I can say I don't think I actually used any of them in the end. I've only used the ones I've bought. I give away a lot of freebies because people have the chance to sample your work that way and they DO come back and buy if they like what they've tried, so it is worth it to give away good quality freebies. I also know what the mall owners go through. I have my own site as well and until the beginning of January, was directing sales through Paypal. The amount of work in keeping track of who hasn't downloaded what is very time consuming and some customers get really angry if you don't email their files within 24 hours even though it clearly says for the customer to download them, and full instructions are given with screen shots etc. My site never told me when a file wasn't downloaded so I only knew if the customer complained, so I'd have to keep track of that too. Most people were polite when they asked about their files but some people don't want to ask, they just want to blame and they can be real nasty about it and accuse you of all manner of things in the process. Generally these people don't even apologise when they find out it was their mistake, not ours. Add to that the amount of people that have their security turned up so high that you can't get the files through to them by email anyway and then complain that you haven't sent the files and you can see where the time goes. Now my shopping cart is directed through the mall and they have to deal with all of this, times how many digitisers they have, plus listening to us whinge. I also sell far more through the mall than I do from my own website and I'm sure this is because of the promotion that they provide and freebies are part of that promotion. When ever there is a special on or I am designer of the week, or I put up a project, my sales jump. This is something I can't do by myself. I don't have the time and I don't have the money to pay to get my site listed high on the search engines. These are the things that the Mall does for us and it increases our sales. Surely we can do our bit and supply the freebies? My mall request is not huge - one every 4 months is not a huge amount. I also advertise in another place and that costs me 2 per month plus a small monthly fee, but if my freebie is good quality and is the most downloaded, I get the next month free. It has driven sales to my site, according to my site statistics, so it is worth it in the end. I only need a couple of extra sales a month to cover that cost. My mall owner is fantastic. She is always friendly and helpful and I love her to death. Frankly, I couldn't do this without her, so a freebie every now and then is the very least I can do. Angela |
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CRACK Recipe
I went to the Files section of this group and looked in the Recipes
folder for the recipe for this "Crack". And there was not one there. So I did another search within the Messages for "Crack Recipe" and found the first message with the recipe in it. So I created a Word document with the recipe and saved it in the Recipe folder of the Files on this Group. But for those of you who just want the recipe, here it is. I did a copy and paste so that the original author (Lin) can get credit for it: Hi. I know that i don't ever post anything off topic but My DIL made this recipe for Christmas and I ended up bringing TOO MUCH of it home. It has me hooked and is totally bad for me. It is called Christmas Crack because you get addicted to it. Hope you all don't mind if I post recipe. i had never heard about it before. thanks Lin CHRISTMAS CRACK 35 saltines (1 sleeve plus a few) 1 c butter 1 c packed brown sugar 1 1/2 c chocolate chips 1 1/2 c walnuts Line 10x15 pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. Lay out saltines evenly Preheat oven to 400 Melt butter in pan, add brown sugar, bring to a boil, boil 3 minutes (maybe a little longer) Pour over crackers, covering completely Bake at 400 for 5 minutes Remove from oven, and turn oven off Layer chips evenly over the saltines Return to the oven until chocolate is melted (about 5 minutes) Press walnuts into chocolate with a spatula Cut into 1" squares, and cool completely (I put mine in the fridge) I couldn't stop eating it. _kitlitter@..._ (mailto:kitlitter@...) _www.kitlitterkreations.com_ () |
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Re: CRACK Recipe
Linda Watts
Here is the Crack Recipe:
CHRISTMAS CRACK 35 saltines (1 sleeve plus a few) 1 c butter 1 c packed brown sugar 1 1/2 c chocolate chips 1 1/2 c walnuts Line 10x15 pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. Lay out saltines evenly Preheat oven to 400 Melt butter in pan, add brown sugar, bring to a boil, Boil 3 minutes (maybe a little longer) Pour over crackers, covering completely Bake at 400 for 5 minutes Remove from oven, and turn oven off Layer chips evenly over the saltines Return to the oven until chocolate is melted (about 5 Minutes) Press walnuts into chocolate with a spatula Cut into 1" squares, and cool completely (I put mine In the fridge) Linda Watts Watts Embroidery |
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Re: In re topic Unsubbing and being banned NEW MEMBERS PLEASE READ
Trish
Very well spoken Sherie...........thank you...........
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Trish Never frown even when you are sad.....because you never know who is falling in love with your smile..... ----- Original Message ----
From: capri _xau <capri_xau@...> To: HookedOnEmbroidery@... Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 6:16:28 AM Subject: [HookedOnEmbroidery] In re topic Unsubbing and being banned NEW MEMBERS PLEASE READ Hi Lydia, A group owner has the right to run their group any way they feel fit. They are not here for your convenience, you are here for theirs and most put in a lot of long hours to read every mailing that comes in when it is a moderated group. I'm not an owner of any group, nor do I sell any designs but I've been around for a long time now and I've seen what goes on. Maybe the lesson here is that ALL NEW MEMBERS should read the information that is sent out to them when they join and not just ASSUME that they know everything. It is an easy trap to fall into, just like you did, and we have to remember that every group is different and it's rules must be respected. I've also been on other groups where you were too so just remember that what you do in one group gets around. As for not buying from the website owners who happen to expect you to read their blurbs as payback for the free designs, (and rightly so, too) that's just cutting off your nose to spite your face. It is the most rediculous thing I've heard for a long time because you're the one missing out, then, aren't you? Re-read MaryLou's post below. She also seems to think that you have a problem. Hugs, Sherrie @( 0 )@ ----- Original Message ---- From: lydia c. <moonchild.sc@...> To: HookedOnEmbroidery@... Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 12:05:12 PM Subject: Re: [HookedOnEmbroidery] Re: In re topic Unsubbing and being banned I have always written to the list owners before unsubbing. One list owner never acknowledged my posts to her and then berated me when I had a legitimate reason for wanting to come back. I even promised not to download any of her free designs. I understand that the digitizers use their yahoo groups as a way of advertising their site. However, there is a big difference between being banned for life when you know you have a choice of going special mail or no mail and being nasty to people. Some groups will not let you go special notice or no mail. I will never sew out or buy anything from that individual. Lydia C On 1/19/07, Mary Lou <maykeg@...> wrote:
Miem's Site: Miem's Redwork Site: Annemarie's Site: Daleen's Site: We recommend and as our group embroidery supplier. All group members receive a 5% discount. See files for details $15 to $30 (US) Discount on MyThreadBox for HOE Subscribers Yahoo! Groups Links ____________________________________________________________________________________ Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Miem's Site: Miem's Redwork Site: Annemarie's Site: Daleen's Site: We recommend and as our group embroidery supplier. All group members receive a 5% discount. See files for details $15 to $30 (US) Discount on MyThreadBox for HOE Subscribers Yahoo! Groups Links |
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Re: free designs
doreen
We are all on fixed income as well. Some are just higher than others. By the time we buy designs Thread, all the stabilizers we need and lets not forget the machine, some do not have the money to buy all the beautiful designs available. I sell these products and try and keep that price down so everyone can buy it. If I sell two yards at half the price I still make as much money as 1 yard at the whole price and make the money by volume
Sewing hugs Doreen........... jandor@... Email for pricing Sales of Vilene & Embird .. www.crittersncrafts.com. I ship World wide moderator/list Mom |
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AD - Slashed Prices Per SET, plus buy 3 get 2 free-
Linda Watts
This sale will soon be over so get them now**
SALE * SALE * SALE* ----------------- Slashed prices .. per set ... (Homepage) I did not Run, Not one sale! for the end of the year. or for the Holidays... So I wanted to start the year off with a Set Sale... All Sets will be $--- for each set...... ... (Roses) ... (baby Designs) You can order with paypal, or Credit cards...And if you Buy 3 sets From this AD: I will Give you 2 sets for free.... ... (Bunny Delights) Just in time for Easter.. You will have to name the 2 free sets in your comment box In the order form, or Email me, and tell me what 2 sets you would like for FREEE???? Thank you so much.... Linda Watts lwatts100@... |
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Re: about freebie hunters!!!
doreen
I agree Meims But the bottom line is customers Do not make them feel guilty for taking something that is given away free. We all work hard at what we do and must not whine about it
Sewing hugs Doreen........... jandor@... Email for pricing Sales of Vilene & Embird .. www.crittersncrafts.com. I ship World wide moderator/list Mom |
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Re: In re topic Unsubbing and being banned
Lucy and Brian
If I had had any idea of how much money this embroidery passion of mine
is costing me I don't think I would have touched it with a bargepole to start with!! LOL When we start out as newbies in embroidery we are very excited at all the wonderful ideas/projects that are out there for us to do. We also are inexperienced at distinguishing between a good design and a poor quality design so welcome the generosity of those who provide samples of their work for us to try. I was a member of a number yahoo embroidery groups in the early days as I was anxious to learn as much as I could, quickly. I subsequently unsubbed from a couple of groups because I was not impressed with the bickering/rudeness on lists as well as some of the high handed conditions being imposed. At the end of the day it is all about choice - you can choose to join a group or not, you can choose to leave a group, you can choose to be fanatically about getting designs or you can choose not to download them. I still belong to a few groups that regularly give out freebies; the time, effort and generosity of these people is very much appreciated but now I mostly don't bother to download these freebies unless it relates to a project that I might want it for, or part of a design set that I am really interested in/ considering buying, in which case I prefer to go to the website and download the associated set sample. My prime motivation in staying with the groups is hear of new developments and to get ideas for sewing projects and where appropriate to share my learning experiences (not often required as a lot of queries are answered by the time I get to read my emails :-) ) Not enough hours in my day for all the things I need to do/sewing I want to do for me to get hung up on small issues. My husband has a great saying that he often sprouts to remind me about the need to focus on things that matter - keep your eye on the doughnut and not the hole. Happy sewing everyone. Cheers Lucy |
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