Needlework Tips - Page 3

>> "Ruby"  wrote
>> > My tip is to avoid kits like the flu.  I used to think it was me, that I
>> > was just a wasteful stitcher.  Just never even look at them for years now.
>Dawn,
>We produce kits and not often do we get a call or email regarding a
>shortage. But it does happen. We try to allow extra for the
>differences in workmanship but alas we don't always get it right.
>A simple phone call or email telling us what kit you are working on
>and what colors are short and we will have threads in the mail to you
>same day or next.
>Our kits have DMC pre-sorted threads on numbered cards. We do however
>kit all our designs with Aida, so if you are one that prefers the
>linens or evenweaves, then it just doesn't pay you to buy a kit to
>have to replace the fabric.
>Kits are mainly for those stitchers that don't have a STASH yet. Some
>of us are way beyond that (big grins)
>Dyan
>www.kustomkrafts.com

> In your haste to advertise you had the credits completely wrong,
> Dawn(e) did not say she avoided kits.

>lucretiaborgia@fl.it wrote:
> > In your haste to advertise you had the credits completely wrong,
>> Dawn(e) did not say she avoided kits.
>It's curmudgeons like you that make it difficult to have a fun
>conversation. It's curmudgeons like you that have chased away so many
>designers and authors of needlework through the years. You're
>unrelenting. I hope Dyan keeps it up in spite of your hatefulness.
>Dianne

> On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:40:16 -0500, Dianne Lewandowski
>
>> lucretiaborgia@fl.it wrote:
>> > In your haste to advertise you had the credits completely wrong,
>>> Dawn(e) did not say she avoided kits.
>> It's curmudgeons like you that make it difficult to have a fun
>> conversation. It's curmudgeons like you that have chased away so many
>> designers and authors of needlework through the years. You're
>> unrelenting. I hope Dyan keeps it up in spite of your hatefulness.
>> Dianne
>
> I really fail to see how you can overlook the fact that she bobs up
> here solely for her own benefit. I understood that rctmarketplace is
> the group for advertising ones wares, and that came about because rctn
> did not want ads.
>
> Usenet is one of the few places nowadays where one can read and NOT be
> hit by advertising, long may it be so.
>
> I can't say I cared for MLI, she was another who was totally
> self-centred, just showed up when she had a new chart on the go but I
> don't believe I said a word at the time, didn't have to, plenty of
> others did.
>
> So, go on Dianne, tell me which designers and authors of needlework I
> have chased away. Your imagination is working overtime, or are you
> just feeling spiteful tonight ? I won't say I have always made nice
> posts, but chasing designers away ? Give me proof, an old post,
> something you recall that I posted - because I am very certain you
> can't.

> lucretiaborgia@fl.it wrote:
>> On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:40:16 -0500, Dianne Lewandowski
>>> lucretiaborgia@fl.it wrote:
>>> > In your haste to advertise you had the credits completely wrong,
>>>> Dawn(e) did not say she avoided kits.
>>> It's curmudgeons like you that make it difficult to have a fun
>>> conversation. It's curmudgeons like you that have chased away so
>>> many designers and authors of needlework through the years. You're
>>> unrelenting. I hope Dyan keeps it up in spite of your hatefulness.
>>> Dianne
>> I really fail to see how you can overlook the fact that she bobs up
>> here solely for her own benefit. I understood that rctmarketplace is
>> the group for advertising ones wares, and that came about because rctn
>> did not want ads.
>> Usenet is one of the few places nowadays where one can read and NOT be
>> hit by advertising, long may it be so.
>> I can't say I cared for MLI, she was another who was totally
>> self-centred, just showed up when she had a new chart on the go but I
>> don't believe I said a word at the time, didn't have to, plenty of
>> others did.
>> So, go on Dianne, tell me which designers and authors of needlework I
>> have chased away. Your imagination is working overtime, or are you
>> just feeling spiteful tonight ? I won't say I have always made nice
>> posts, but chasing designers away ? Give me proof, an old post,
>> something you recall that I posted - because I am very certain you
>> can't.
>
> I didn't single you out. I used the term curmudgeon to signify anyone
> who has chased away designers, authors, needlework stores. Read our
> by-laws. They specifically allow this type of thing. All your sneering
> does is make people uncomfortable. You've made your point. You don't
> care for it. But it's not disallowed as long as it's helpful to
> stitchers. We're tolerant here at RCTN in order to have a rapport with
> those who brings us wonderful things.
>
> The mystery writer has been chased out and denigrated (though I think
> she's posting again), and any number of others who have livened our
> newsgroup through the years.
>
> You do not speak for the group as a whole. Stop demanding that you be
> the spokesperson who sets the rules. You aren't. You don't.
>
> Dianne