Christmas sewing booty

I got a couple of packs of FQs and a bag to store them in, also a counted cross stitch book - for if I ever have that much time again!

Lizzy

Giggle! Ooohh, "brown and oink and gold stipes". I think that must be very.... interesting. ;->

Congratulations on having gift-givers who know what you want/need.

"Kate XXXXXX" ...

Sounds like a 'seriously good haul'! And I hope that meanwhile the my little parcel with stuff that keeps a gal like you going has arrived, too. As for my gift table - nothing for sewing on it; however, I'm considering if I should get that Pattern Master stuff you use (see 'Pics at last...'). Still some money left from the 'dowery'. The question is, which programmes are absolutely necessary. I certainly won't need the Curves programme (too advanced, I'll never reach that level in this lifetime). And I'm pretty sure Celebrations isn't what I need, either. Boutique and Tailor Made sound just right for my little family. the question is, would it be recommendable to get Child's Play, too? Looking forward to your suggestions.

U.

The little parcel arrived and is PERFCT!

And Big Sis gave me a one-cup teapot with matching cup and saucer (the teapot sits on top of the wide cup), which is ideal for those 'me' moments whgen I need a quick cup of chai to pick me up.

As for the Wild Ginger... Yes, Boutique will probably do most of what you need for you, and Tailor Made will be good for Edgar. I'm also thinking of getting Child's Play at some point. It has lots of things that will be great for Christine. Before you buy, download the demo versions from their web site and have a good play. The demos allow you to do everything except save and print, so you get a good idea of how they work and if you can work with them.

One of my DD who sews well, and had talked for months about her desire for Wild Ginger Boutique. But when she tried the demonstration online, she found she wasn't satisfied with the results, so she decided not to get it.

I was totally surprised when her DH told me she turned it down. In stead, she ordered the Photo Stitch, and is thrilled with it.

-- Emily

I had the same result. After trying to draft a pattern for a two part sleeve with no success at all, even after working with Wild Ginger tech support to no avail, I uninstalled it and got a full refund.

I'd much rather spend my time tweaking well made commercially drafted patterns.

I don't remember the name, but when I first got a computer, there was a program out that was similar to Wild Ginger. I tried the demonstration and did not like it at all. When Wild Ginger got very popular, I tried the demonstration as well. At that time, DD was planning to buy the Boutique, and asked why I didn't want it. I told her, I have some patterns I've used for years and have them altered to fit me the way I like and could see no reason to use anything else. Some of them are 20-30 years old, but they are classics and my style never changes, except for a small accessory I can add if desired.

-- Emily

This is exactly why the Wold Ginger demo is so good: it lets you try before you buy. No one system can suit everybody. Just like sewing machines...