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Threads DVD, what did you think? trying to downsize stash
Michelle T Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 4179	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/15/09 8:39 PM I am in the process of downsizing various parts of my stash and donating it to my son's school. I have quite a variety of issues of Threads magazine and was thinking of buying the Best of Threads DVD set, instead of going to all the trouble of copying the articles I am interested in keeping. Has anyone bought it and if so what did you think of it? I had fabric, patterns, notions, thread, and a couple sewing machines to go to the school as well. The Burda magazines will be staying as will the various Cross Stitch and Holiday Craft magazines I have collected over the years. I tend to be a pack rat, but it is time for some of this stuff to be used and I just do not have time. Plus I want to make room for embroidery, better quality fabrics and up to date patterns. ------ Proud parent of a Dwight International School Honour Roll Student
goodworks1   Advanced IL USA Member since 7/19/03 Posts: 3300	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/15/09 9:10 PM I've considered this myself, but it's my understanding that some of the earlier Threads articles are 'owned' by the authors and thus can't be copied by Threads and redistributed. Not sure how accurate this info is... ------ blog: goodworks1.wordpress.com
ryansmumAria Advanced CA USA Member since 7/29/05 Posts: 717	Login to reply to this post In reply to Michelle T Like this post Date: 9/19/09 3:26 AM There is SO much valuable info in those thread mags and I constantly re read them and even make copies of my absolute favorites and keep them in a huge binder (s) but then again, I am a sewing instructor. You really will not find all that wonderful info just anywhere so I would caution you not to get rid of them! Aria who is also a pat rack but into the "flylady.net" who has changed me profoundly ------ "I am still learning" ~ Michelangelo ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I finally have a blog! You can visit it at www.zigzagthesewingrag.blogspot.com
G_l_e_n_d_a Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 5/11/05 Posts: 1104	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/30/09 0:15 AM I just received mine and will be posting my thoughts to the other thread on this topic.
Tere Sews Advanced NH USA Member since 8/15/06 Posts: 175	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/1/10 8:23 AM I just finished browsing all the issues prior to when I started buying the hard copies in 1992. Yes, there are missing articles but not enough to have kept me from enjoying the dvd. I really like that I can search by author or by key word so I can quickly find something. I can also mark favorite articles for later reference. It is really interesting to see how the magazine content has evolved from fiber art to sewing. Since I have recently taken up knitting again, I am enjoying the knitting articles. Like all of Threads content, they are intriguing.
NancyDaQ Advanced NM USA Member since 1/12/02 Posts: 3838	Login to reply to this post In reply to Tere Sews Like this post Date: 1/1/10 11:59 AM I agree. The number of missing articles is quite small. I have also enjoyed the other features that Tere mentioned. ------ Now blogging at http://sewwest.blogspot.com
Soolip Advanced CA USA Member since 6/18/08 Posts: 2000	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/2/10 6:20 PM How does it work on a Mac? Also, it's expensive. Are there free updates as new issues are published?
NancyDaQ Advanced NM USA Member since 1/12/02 Posts: 3838	Login to reply to this post In reply to Soolip Like this post Date: 1/2/10 7:50 PM My experience is that most of the functions work fine on a Mac; someone mentioned an issue with printing. I have also had that issue but I believe that will be solved. Expensive? Well, that's a matter of opinion. Considering there are over 25 years' worth of issues, it really isn't too bad on that basis. I would not expect future issues to be free, but I think a yearly update at a nominal price would be great! I remember some magazines used to offer similar annuals in hard copy (like Southern Living?) and they ran maybe $25-$30 per year. ------ Now blogging at http://sewwest.blogspot.com
justgail Intermediate IA USA Member since 1/19/06 Posts: 519	Login to reply to this post In reply to Soolip Like this post Date: 1/2/10 9:13 PM Quote: Soolip How does it work on a Mac? Also, it's expensive. Are there free updates as new issues are published? from the back of the DVD package for Apple - Mac OSX 10.3.8 or higher PowerPC G4 (Intel recommended) 256MB RAM (512MB recommended) 3GB of available disk space
justgail Intermediate IA USA Member since 1/19/06 Posts: 519	Login to reply to this post In reply to Soolip Like this post Date: 1/2/10 9:15 PM Quote: Soolip How does it work on a Mac? Also, it's expensive. Are there free updates as new issues are published? from the back of the DVD package for Apple - Mac OSX 10.3.8 or higher PowerPC G4 (Intel recommended) 256MB RAM (512MB recommended) 3GB of available disk space

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