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2002

Tuesday, June 11


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Date: 11 Jun 2002 10:02:36 -0400
From: Frankie T 
Subject: copyrights

Good morning!  Another rainy, thunderstormy day in
Chicago.

Quite a while ago, there was discussion about
copyrights.

My questions are:  if you buy a commercial pattern and
make a few items from it to sell, is that a violation
of the copyright law

If you make a quilt following the directions in a book
(like stack + whack) and want to sell it, is that
violation of the law?

I've checked the copyright info on some books, and it
doesn't allow reproduction of the book, itself, but I
thought there is also a problem if you make items from
a book's direction, and sell them.  I don't know if
the number of items you make is the issue, and it
seems hard to document, but I'm looking forward to my
quilt guild's annual show, which allows members to
sell thru a boutique and am interested to make things
from patterns.

Any advice is gratefully appreciated.

Phranqui



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Date: 11 Jun 2002 11:07:53 -0400
From: Bernina  
Subject: ADMIN: Forwarded Messages

Hi All,

I occasionally forwarded message that I have collected from list members who
do 
NOT have their HTML options shut off.  Since these messages originally 
contained attachments - they did not go out directly to the list.  If you see 
one of your messages here, you MUST turn off the HTML option on your e-mail 
program so that your messages will go out directly to the list without my 
assistance.

I am NOT doing this to make an example of anyone, just want to a) let these 
individuals know that there is a problem with their e-mail & b) get these 
messages out to the list.

Please note:  I have manually cleaned up these messages & removed all 
attachments!!!!

Now, go sew something

Sue T aja List Mom - in summery Connecticut sewing lots of shorts (but no more

costumes )

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Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 08:05:57 -0700
From: Lobo  
Subject: magnifying attachment

>"Hancey"    wrote:
>Ok, since we're on the subject of feet and attachments, I'm curious to know
>if anyone has tried the magnifying attachment?

I've tried it and it just seemed to get in the way rather than help. 

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From: DesignJean 
Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 11:12:41 EDT
Subject: Re: feet

I just finished making a shirt for my son - all with the #37 foot on my 
Bernina 1030 - EXCEPT for the buttonholes and buttons which I will do on my 
1630.  I use a KwikSew pattern which has 1/4" seams so the #37 foot is 
indespensible as far as I'm concerned.  Even the topstitching comes out great 
with the #37 foot.  Now back to the second shirt I am making - both have to 
be sent by the 17th!  
Jean in VERY HOT Greenacres, FL

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From: "Letha B 
Subject: Request for Instruction book for Bernina model 1005
Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 11:48:53 -0400

I have recently been given a Bernina Model 1005 and it has no instruction 
booklet with it.  I have contacted the Bernina dealer in this area who has had

the book on order since March 11, 2002.

If anyone who has this model would be willing to copy their book for me, I 
would pay that person the $20.00 Canadian funds which the dealer has
requested.

Many thanks for your help.

Letha B

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From: "Dona P 
Subject: XP
Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 16:14:34 -0700

You need to have your dealer get you a new CPS disc so that it goes with XP. I

had to get the new floppy disc to be able to use the CPS. Now it works fine. 
I 
have trouble entering the program and must empty the deleted files for Artista

and then delete all the other files on the computer that are in the trash can.
 
I may have to do this 5 to 6 times before it enters Artista.

Dona P 

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From: PigsChoir 
Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 23:04:15 EDT
Subject: Re: XP, 180E problems

I have Windows XP on my laptop that has my Artista software on it.  I 
downloaded the patch before I loaded the software and have not had any 
problems with it.

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From: DesignJean 
Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2002 11:34:37 EDT
Subject: Re: Fray Chek for Buttons

First - let me say that I am not finding fault with Fray Chek for buttons but 
I use Allene's Stop Fraying.  After I make all the buttonholes I put a tiny 
bit on both the front and back and let it dry then the next day I open up the 
buttonholes.  I find Allene's much softer and easier to button the buttons!  
I also put a tiny bit on the back of the buttons after I sew them on with my 
great 1630.  I have been doing that for a LONG time after I cut open a 
buttonhole and knicked some of the threads!  Haven't done that since I 
started putting on the Allene's.
This list is absolutely wonderful!  We recently put those shelves with the 
white plastic in my sewing room above the cutting table and above my 3 
machines.  Some dear soul said she made little pockets out of pot holders ~ I 
bought 6 @ 50 cents each at WalMart and did the same ~ I have them hanging 
over my cutting table with rotary cutters, rulers, marking pens and pencils, 
etc.  A big thank you to whoever suggested that!  Everything is so handy now! 
 Jean in VERY HOT Greenacres, FL

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From: OmaDreck 
Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2002 22:24:15 EDT
Subject: Re: Bernina Feetures

I love the circular embroidery foot and It only cost me in the neighborhood 
of 30 dollars best I can remember. Check around with several dealers as to 
price. It is wonderful for stitching circles up to 13 inches in diameter 
using decretive stitches

Bette 
Rincon. GA (near Savannah)

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From: "sallyis"  
Subject: feet and comments
Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2002 22:14:27 -0700

GlacierHello to everyone,
This is my first response to BFC as I just kind of read all infor and take it 
in.  As far as the feet, I have an 830 and was told that all feet until the
new 
180's or so take different feet.  I have had an 830 since 1975 and have loved 
it, but wanted an 180E really bad.  I was lucky enough to acquire one from a 
shop the was closing for retirement reasons.  I got a good price, but only a 
crash 4 hours of lessons.  Whoa is me, I am stuck with not remembering much. 
I 
am slowly trying to learn by myself, but it is really hard.  The dealer that
my 
dealer referred me to is not too kind and really doesn't want to do much for 
me.  I have bought a few things from them but when they find out where I
bought 
my machine they just kind of fade from the conversation.  I am really 
disappointed with them.  I have learned some things about my new machine just 
daily reading BFC.  Thank You All.  As it turns out my machine is really a
183E 
because it has all the update.  I really appreciate all of you.

Sally A from Spring Hill, FL

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From: "JS H 
Subject: Kwik Bind
Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2002 07:39:08 -0500

I have been looking at the Kwik Bind.  Does anyone have any experience with
it?  
Does it work well?

TIA

Chris

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From: Patrici 
Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2002 16:04:03 EDT
Subject: Bernina Feet

Hello Ladies, Just wanted to say that I have really enjoyed the discussions 
on feet.  I think things like this on the list make it very productive as 
well as creative.  

Today I treated myself (because I am worth it ROFLOL) the Feetures book.  It 
is a big investment, but I think I will benefit from it.  

By the way my new favorite feet are the #18 button foot and #32 pintuck foot. 
 Also sewing baby piping on using the #4 zipper foot is also great.  My 
favorite old standbys are #37, #10 & #20.

Hopefully in the future I will be able to contribute my useful ideas.


Pat in Bedford, Texas
"Dreams do not come with an expiration date"

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From: ADang 
Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2002 18:41:25 EDT
Subject: Bernina 135 Quilter's Edition

I am thinking of replacing my old Singer Sewing Machine with a Bernina 135 
QE.
Would be interested in knowing if anyone has this machine and what they like 
or dislike about it.  I would be using mainly for craft sewing and very 
little clothing.

Thank you,
Anna from NY

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From: Elizabethr 
Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2002 19:12:06 EDT
Subject: Re: Bernina Feetures

the circular attachment is one of the greatest feet.  You can make multiple 
circles in many sizes one within the other or a really neat way to use it is 
to make coasters.  Use one of your decorative stitches.  I love mine.
Joan

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From: "Mary Lou N 
Subject:  Circular Device
Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2002 08:58:02 -0700

Re: Circular Embroidery Device-
Use the circle device to make perfect circles. One of my favorites with this 
tool is to make 7" circles out of two contrasting fabric colors. Turn right 
side out, press and the way they are sewn together looks like a cathedral 
window quilt. I made placemats.  Use the device like a compass.  Lace over a 
solid fabric and then cut out sections is another pretty effect.  Most Bernina
dealers will have the "how to" for many projects. Every presser foot Bernina 
makes is a useful one.  I think some of the most used are the #12 -for piping 
and cording, the #16 for gathering, the #37, 1/4" patchwork, #38 if you sew a 
lot of velcro and the #70 and #71 if you need to make professional flat felled
seams.  If your Dealer has Foot Book 1 with Bernina (also video) take a look
at it for an idea of how these feet can be used.  Depending upon an individuals 
area of expertise, "favorite feet" will change.  The #10 edgestitch foot is 
almost a necessity in so many projects: i.e heirloom sewing. Twin needles and 
the pintuck feet, 30, 31, 32 and 33, open up a whole new world of double
needle stitching. A new book, Just Needling with optional video, will be out August 1st. Sew corded or uncorded tucks, turn perfect points, use decorative 
stitches, go beyond the ordinary.  Of course, most of us that have sewn awhile
have learned to do a lot of techniques without the special feet but Bernina
has made the job easier and, in my opinion, professional for the experienced and inexperienced.  Happy sewing. Mary Lou Nall.

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From: "tc8"  
Subject: XP
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 08:32:39 -0700

Hello, my name is Susan F  and I am an educator for Bernina.  I read the 
list and it seems that alot of issues occured last week. 

I am looking into some of the other issues, but one that I can help you with 
right now is the XP issue - If you go to the www.berninausa.com website,
select Sewing Studio, then FAQ, then Software - it will tell you what you need to to do to get the embroidery software to work with XP. 

The FAQ section is a relatively new area on the Bernina website - and it is 
growing.  It has some great information.

I hope those of you playing with the circular attachment are having fun - it
if one of my favorite attachments.

Susan F 

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Date: 11 Jun 2002 11:47:42 -0400
From: "Maria"   
Subject: Re: copyrights

> My questions are:  if you buy a commercial pattern and
> make a few items from it to sell, is that a violation
> of the copyright law
>
> If you make a quilt following the directions in a book
> (like stack + whack) and want to sell it, is that
> violation of the law?
>
> I've checked the copyright info on some books, and it
> doesn't allow reproduction of the book, itself, but I
> thought there is also a problem if you make items from
> a book's direction, and sell them.  I don't know if
> the number of items you make is the issue, and it
> seems hard to document, but I'm looking forward to my
> quilt guild's annual show, which allows members to
> sell thru a boutique and am interested to make things
> from patterns.
> Any advice is gratefully appreciated.

 Phranqui,

In some ways it depends upon the copyright owner.

You can make as many items from a commercial pattern as you wish - for
yourself and to give as gifts.

If you want to sell them, most copyright owners will allow you a certain
number to make and sell at bazaars and craft fairs - 12 to 24 usually, but
the amount depends upon the owner.

If you're interested in making more than the owner allows, you should write
or call for more information as there should be compensation for your use of
the copyrighted item. That's because we don't have an unlimited right to
profit from someone else's work.

Written permission is also required to copy or give out copies of such work,
even when you're not profiting from it.

For Stack-n-Whack quilts, I'd contact Bethany Reynolds and ask her how many
she allows for making and selling. You can look over her site at
http://bethanyreynolds.com/ and contact her at info@bethanyreynolds.com

Also, when you make and sell someone else's design, credit should be given
to the designer somewhere in your work. e.g. Design by---- Quilted by------

Maria S
http://www.mariamichaelsdesigns.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BerninaThirtySomethings/




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Date: 11 Jun 2002 11:50:15 -0400
From: "Barbara Lee G
Subject: Re: copyrights

> My questions are:  if you buy a commercial pattern and
> make a few items from it to sell, is that a violation
> of the copyright law

Yes

> If you make a quilt following the directions in a book
> (like stack + whack) and want to sell it, is that
> violation of the law?

Yes

> sell thru a boutique and am interested to make things
> from patterns.

If it is a commercial pattern or book, you are not supposed to sell the
items.

When you make a quilt from a commercial pattern or book and hang that
quilt in a show, you must credit the designer of the pattern in your
write up.  These are the rules, but not always followed.  Common belief
is that if you change a couple things about it that negates the
copyright.  Not so.

There have been extensive discussions of this on Quiltopia over the last
few years, with much input by copyright lawyers.  Quilters Newsletter
Magazine did a series of articles on the subject also.

Hope this helps.

BJ (Barbara) in Palestine, Texas
http://home.flash.net/~bjgates/parts.htm




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Date: 11 Jun 2002 16:45:59 -0400
From: Connie G 
Subject: copywright

I  have a disney needlepoint book that I copied some of the patterns 
- --scanned--and then digitized... According to the copy right on the 
book--I just can't sell them... But they are great for the grands--and 
me--Cheshire cat, etc.

Connie in columbus



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Date: 11 Jun 2002 17:09:12 -0400
From: Bpattec 
Subject: Re: XP, 180E problems

Hi  I too have a new gateway (mine is a pc) and had all kinds of problems 
with all kinds of software programs.  It is propably your software.  Check 
with your softrware provider website the may have an update to the new XP.  
At least this is what i found that i had to do.

good luke

Barbara in nc



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Date: 11 Jun 2002 17:11:11 -0400
From: "sewbird"  
Subject: Information on Virtuosa machines

I'm about to purchase a 160 plus, very slightly used. Could I get some
opinions of people who own the Virtuosa line? I want it because I can use
all of the great feet I purchased to fit my 180E.
Thanks in advance,
Deb in MN
Proud owner of WAY to many great machines.





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Date: 11 Jun 2002 19:04:04 -0400
From: "sewbird"  
Subject: Re: PQ1500- was bernina lemon

I love the PQ1500, just have not gotten into quilting.  The 160 Plus was a
lot more than the PQ, so I decided to go for it. If I like it, I can use all
of the extra feet I purchased for the 180E.  I think I'll keep my 1260 until
I compare with the 160 for stitch quality.
I'm sure I will get another PQ1500 again someday.
Deb
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From: "BFC" 
To: 
Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2002 8:33 AM
Subject: PQ1500- was bernina lemon


> Deb, just curious--you say you traded your PQ1500? You might be the first
and
> only (that I've heard of) to do that. Would love to know what you didn't
> like...have been considering one but of course would never give up my
> bernina!
>

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