What Mp3s and PDFs actually mean

A question came up the other day when we were talking about what happened to books bought for Phill's Grandma before she died. They were in PDF form and linked to her email. Now because she was older and her family knows her password but those books that have been bought can only be viewed on her tablet which is connected to her email address.

What happens with all these PDFs do we lose the ability to pass things on to the generation after us? Like a bookcase full of books but a kindle full of books that can't be used because we don't have the right passwords? What about the patterns that we acquire through PDFs is it not allowed even when we buy them to pass them on to our children? Can you do that if you don't keep a copy yourself?

Also what about music? If you only spent $5 a week on music it would add up over 10 years. But it is all connected to the email address you have used to create your account. Thousands of songs that you have bought that can't be handed to anyone else. What about songs you bought under your parents itunes... you can't take them with you when you move out and create your own account. So all that money you may have spent is wasted or you have to buy them again.

This is really making me think because the other problem that was discussed was what happens if you don't know the passwords of the other person's computer?  I don't know Phill's passwords but quite a lot of our money is in his accounts. Everything is connected by passwords and online now. What would we lose that is all online.

I am wondering what other people think? Particularly when it comes to craft and patterns that have been bought.

Just a thought for today.
Caitlin

I have a couple of finishes to show off :D

One should have been done over a year ago. The piece was finished and baby was born. I didn't manage to get to the shops to buy a frame and it got put away somewhere safe for Christmas. A year passes and I FINALLY buy a frame and it only takes about an hour and I have it laced up and in a frame. So he got it for a 1st birthday pressie instead.

His Mum loved it! Which is wonderful I was slightly worried.

I also had a couple of smaller finishes.

I started and finished this today. I had a grade 6 class and they were wonderful. It's a little mouseloft kit called Funky Shoe. Not sure what I am going to do with it but I'm sure I will work it out!

I also had a penguin finish :D

I finally got the back stitching done on this little one. It's been sitting around waiting for a week or two.

I also have another new start a Christmas Cow :D

I love it :D It definately appeals to my sense of humor. It's from my Christmas book that I bought at the craft fair.

I would also have another framed piece to show you as Jardin Prive - Sampler Aux Fleurs was at the framers and I did get it home but when I really looked at it they had cut the stitching off at the bottom and it was crooked in the frame. So back it went and they are fixing it. Very frustrating. But I loved the colours I chose to frame it in. Pictures hopefully soonish!

Happy Stitching everyone!
Caitlin

I lost 2kgs this week!

So excited! I was looking at myself in the mirror this morning and I thought I saw a bit of a difference but I wasn't wanting to be too optimistic. I am looking forward to what comes this week.

Oh and to top that off I visited Spotlight this morning and only spent $40 on fabrics. I have enough fabrics for 4 bears and 2 owls :D ... though I only have the fabric left for 2 bears since I have already made 2 today.

I used the rocket ship fabric and the blue check today. The red and flowers are for one owl and the blue ones are another. I will show you the owl when I finally start it.

Here is the pattern laid out on the fabric I had to buy a length of this piece so I have enough for another.

So here is my little cousin's birthday present it is due on Saturday so at least I managed to get it done with plenty of time.

Here it is with his friend from yesterday :D

Now I did mention that I have made two bear today so here is the rocket ship bear.

You may notice that although the head looks alright the rest of the body s slightly deflated :D I haven 't managed to finish stuffing it yet and it is now bedtime! Hopefully I can finish it sometime inn the next day.

Happy Stitching
Caitlin

I couldn't resist! I had to make it :D

I had one fat quarter and this pattern only took one ...

So I had to! I was telling you about the Funky Friends Factory yesterday. I signed up for their newsletter and got a free teddy pattern. So because it only took one fat quarter I had to make it.

So here is MCT or Multi-Coloured Ted as named by my Joey Scouts this evening.

Isn't she sooooo cute! It only took me a couple of hours this morning. So I think this is my first ever soft toy made out of fabric... I may have made one as a kid but don't think so.

I am going to spotlight tomorrow to get a couple of boy fabrics that I can use to make boy teddies. As I have a 1yr birthday party on Saturday and a newborn to do something for. So I may be making some more since they were so easy!


I also have some black and white patterned fabric that I may have some fun with.
Happy Stitching,
 Caitlin

Craft and Quilt fair

It was an awesome awesome day!

There was so much to see and do throughout the day. I was going to go today as well but I spent too much yesterday to go today. Though I am still tempted! It's only 10 o'clock!

I visited the sewitall.com stall. I love that place! The guys are so lovely and they sell decent amounts of fabric for a decent price. Which is great for me as I buy fabric there in October for big things. By big things I do mean that I bought the fabric I need to do Maskerade Pale Dawn. I will use the excuse that it is only 15 colours but....

It's still 16x19 inches :D I will start this one after Christmas! If I don't find a chance to start it before then :D

Also they had Aida and Evenweave packs of offcuts. Which is great for doing smalls for Christmas and the like. I bought two packs with about 20 pieces all up. Some are quite a big size and they are all different counts and colours.

Sorry about the bad photos. There are some sparkly fabrics mixed in there and I'm looking forward to doing something with them :D

I also promised Phill I wouldn't buy ANY kits this time around and I kept my word... I didn't buy any kits but I can't say anything about the chart books!

I have been looking at the Stoney Creek Stitching to the Music book for a while. I love the pieces in it. That and I couldn't resist also buying the Christmas smalls book. Some really nice designs in there.

The pattern in the middle is one that both mum and I bought. It was one of three we bought from Funky Friends Factory. We also got Stu the Turtle and the Dippy Dinosaurs set. I am in LOVE with her designs! Looking at the pattern it is such an easy thing to make.  I will have to update you when I get around to making it... If I finish this post quickly and go out shopping for food now.... I could visit spotlight ... and start making it this afternoon!

Ohk I will update with quilt photos tomorrow :D

enjoy your day I'm going shopping!

Caitlin