Bernina Fan Club Archives
2002
Wednesday, June 12
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Date: 12 Jun 2002 02:15:51 -0400
From: CP
Subject: Re: Information on Virtuosa machines
I had a 160 and loved it. I only traded it up so I could have a 180! It's
a great machine.
Candy
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Date: 12 Jun 2002 02:19:19 -0400
From: "Deborah S
Subject: Re: Information on Virtuosa machines
Deb in MN,
I own, and love a 160, Home Arts Edition. While I am not an expert on
all of the stitches, etc., I'd be happy to try and answer any questions.
I am a quilter, not a garment sewer. I also do not use this machine for
embroidery, even though I have the computer hook-up to change the stitches.
Deb in PA
P.S.
I have, and use....the 160, a Viking 950 (workhorse!), two FW 221's, and
a Brother PE150 for the rare times that I need embroidery work done, plus
one old Singer treadle machine.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "BFC"
To: "BFC"
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 4:58 PM
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: 12 Jun 2002 07:17:01 -0400
From: "Fran B
Subject: Re:160 plus
I love my 160 plus. Bought it after running into repair problems with my
Pfaff 7570. Early on I thought that I might upgrade to the 180 but later
decided that the 160 plus has everything that I need to make clothing and
quilt.
Fran
Oriental, NC
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Date: 12 Jun 2002 07:19:15 -0400
From: "Debra C
Subject: Bernina 1030 for sale
I have a Bernina 1030 for sale. If interested, you can email me
Debbie
- ----- Original Message -----
From: BFC
To: BFC
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 7:53 PM
Subject: Re: Information on Virtuosa machines
> I had a 160 and loved it. I only traded it up so I could have a 180!
It's
> a great machine.
>
> Candy
>
>
>
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Date: 12 Jun 2002 09:01:46 -0400
From: "Tom and Gloria M
Subject: copyrights.
I sometimes have a problem with all this. I bought a pattern for $8. for a
little bag with a zipper with all sorts of copyright warnings. Later, I saw
the same little bag in the free patterns on the Nancy site. I sometimes
think people are re-inventing the wheel and claiming it as their own. I
often see quilt patterns that are merely re-arranged log cabins, for
instance, that have all sorts of dire warnings. I certainly agree people
should be paid for their original designs, but I also think they have the
responsibility to make sure they are. Gloria in coastal NC
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Date: 12 Jun 2002 10:31:53 -0400
From: "abf
Subject: Foot Book by Mary Lou Nall
I was fortunate to win a set of Mary Lou Nall's Books at a Martha Pullen
school several years ago. They have proven invaluable to me with both my
930 and 180E, especially Foot Books I and II. I would consider them "must
haves" for your Bernina library! "Cut Ups & Cut Outs With Bernina" has a
great section on using the eyelet kit. "Foot Book II" has line drawings of
many feet with old and new foot numbers, and "Heirloom Sewing with Bernina"
has pictures of 48 feet. I look forward to adding the new "Just Needling"
set to my sewing library!
Ali in MS
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Date: 12 Jun 2002 11:32:56 -0400
From: "Maria"
Subject: Re: copyrights.
> I sometimes have a problem with all this. I bought a pattern for $8. for a
> little bag with a zipper with all sorts of copyright warnings. Later, I
saw
> the same little bag in the free patterns on the Nancy site. I sometimes
> think people are re-inventing the wheel and claiming it as their own. I
> often see quilt patterns that are merely re-arranged log cabins, for
> instance, that have all sorts of dire warnings. I certainly agree people
> should be paid for their original designs, but I also think they have the
> responsibility to make sure they are. Gloria in coastal NC
Gloria,
You're right. They do.
What I have learned is that many people think that if they change a line, or
a colour, or even turn a pattern into a mirror image, that they are eligible
to claim the pattern as their own. I know of one person who was told that if
she changed the direction one of the birds was facing (there were several
birds sitting on a branch) the pattern was now an original and hers. Not
true of course.
This is really quite an issue.
Maria S
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BerninaThirtySomethings/
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Date: 12 Jun 2002 16:18:56 -0400
From: segroves
Subject: Re: pattern software
BFC wrote:
>
> Hi. The concept of pattern software fascinates me. I have fabric for
> two outfits, purchased. I have not sewed my own clothing since I was a
> perfect size 10 pattern, no alterations needed. I turned to quilt making
> as I outgrew those size 10s.
>
> I now want to return to garment making. The cost of good clothing blows
> my mind, especially when I can sew!
>
> So, questions: I went to the site from Dress Shop, but was left with so
> many questions.
> 1. Does this system provide patterns, or does the sewer alter
> patterns purchased elsewhere?
I'm a long time user of Dress Shop. The patterns are
printed out from Dress Shop designs, which has a mountain of
different styles and options and was, I believe, the pioneer
in the business. The patterns are altered to fit you by the
measurements you put into the measurement chart.
> 2. How can a computer print out a pattern? No one but perhaps the
> Cabbage Kids would wear patterns that fit on a sheet of 8 1/2 x 11
> paper?
There is a great doll shop pattern making program which is
an add on. There are many well known dolls which have
already have measurements on file in the program and there
are instructions for measuring others or even for making
soft dolls of your own or the program's design.
> 3. Is the $29.00 price for a complete system? Sounds too good to be
> true.
I'm not to sure where you got the $29.00 bit but do check
out the price on LivingSoft.com site. There has been a
horrible software pirate online in various places, but he
was caught very recently and jailed.
> 4. Does one need lessons in order to use the software?
My dear, there is a huge Dress Shop Discussion line, the
programer, Annette Schofield who owns the company, tech
support, and a zillion users who are wonderful to answer
questions. There is also a great manual and a new video on
measuring is is or soon will be ready for customers to
purchase.
Judy, I will do an additional thing for you. I'll forward
this to the company owner, Annette, and hope to welcome you
to the DS family very soon.
Colleen
>
> I know I will have other questions, but these are starters.
>
> Judy in hot, sunny, humid North Iowa, where spring flowers are still
> "bustin' out all over" on this first day of June.
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Date: 12 Jun 2002 16:51:57 -0400
From: segroves
Subject: more machine emb designs ready
Saturday, our son and dil, the parents to be, and my husband
and I went shopping for bassinet, and other stuff. It was
fun. I showed them all the things I have here for the baby
and we chose designs from design cards that I already have.
So now I can go to work big time. I've done more drawings
into readiness for the Magic Box and sewing too. So I
imagine I'll be working on those for a spell to come. May
also be off line for a spell with some surgery. Will know
tomorrow!
I found that the transfer books from precious memories have
the least clean up than all the others I found. That was a
joy!
I've got quite a few things ready to transfer and sew out.
Talk about hours of work. The digitizing was the easy part.
I have a feeling I'll go nuts cleaning up the jump stuff.
Just ignorance at work!
Prayers for all who are in harms way especially with the
Colorado fires.
Colleen
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Date: 12 Jun 2002 16:53:51 -0400
From: segroves
Subject: received Sew Baby catologue
I've received the Sew Baby catalogue and love it. Just what
I needed. That's an incentive to sew and embroidery!
Colleen
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Date: 12 Jun 2002 17:33:14 -0400
From: EFI
Subject: Re: copyrights.
Of course if you can look at a picture or item and copy it you can make
your own, and not buy the pattern at all this is perfectly legal. It is
also legal to make items for sale as long as you purchase a pattern each
time so that they buyer is buying the pattern and paying you to sew it.
This is also legal.
Christina
BFC wrote:
>>I sometimes have a problem with all this. I bought a pattern for $8. for a
>>little bag with a zipper with all sorts of copyright warnings. Later, I
>>
>saw
>
>>the same little bag in the free patterns on the Nancy site. I sometimes
>>think people are re-inventing the wheel and claiming it as their own. I
>>often see quilt patterns that are merely re-arranged log cabins, for
>>instance, that have all sorts of dire warnings. I certainly agree people
>>should be paid for their original designs, but I also think they have the
>>responsibility to make sure they are. Gloria in coastal NC
>>
>
>Gloria,
>
>You're right. They do.
>
>What I have learned is that many people think that if they change a line, or
>a colour, or even turn a pattern into a mirror image, that they are eligible
>to claim the pattern as their own. I know of one person who was told that if
>she changed the direction one of the birds was facing (there were several
>birds sitting on a branch) the pattern was now an original and hers. Not
>true of course.
>
>This is really quite an issue.
>
>Maria S
>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BerninaThirtySomethings/
>
>
>
>
>
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Date: 12 Jun 2002 19:32:27 -0400
From: "Gwen P
Subject: cutting mats cut to size
I am looking for the name and address of the gal who was selling cutting
mats cut to size. I would really like the white mat with blue lines as it
seems thicker but maybe she has that thickness also.
Gwen in very Green Minnesota
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