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Joseph Hurley wrote:
Given that my original post was clearly listed as by "Joseph Hurley," (that's me) might that not indicate that the original poster is, well, not a woman? It's also sometimes erroneous to assume that just because the poster has a male name that they are male. Besides the posting under the spouse's name issue, some of us just have misleading names. One is generally safer to just never assume. -georg on the internet, nobody knows you're a dog. |
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Mea culpa. I know better; my only excuse was that I wasn't thinking.
Rachel in Scottsdale "Joseph Hurley" wrote in message ... OK; this is the original poster here. I don't mean to nitpick, but I'm afraid there is a bit of stereotyping at work. In her reply to my post, Rachel wrote, in part: "This woman has a valid point." Given that my original post was clearly listed as by "Joseph Hurley," (that's me) might that not indicate that the original poster is, well, not a woman? In fact, I am, as I like to tell friends, one of the 8 male cross-stitchers on the planet -- we have an annual meeting in a phone booth in Chicago each year. Like I said, I don't want to nitpick. But one might want to refrain from assuming that all persons who (a) cross stitch and (b) post to a cross-stitch newsgroup are women. Even if one might be right 99.99% of the time, here's the 0.01% to be careful of! That having been said. |
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"Joseph Hurley" ) writes:
OK; this is the original poster here. I don't mean to nitpick, but I'm afraid there is a bit of stereotyping at work. In her reply to my post, Rachel wrote, in part: "This woman has a valid point." Given that my original post was clearly listed as by "Joseph Hurley," (that's me) might that not indicate that the original poster is, well, not a woman? In fact, I am, as I like to tell friends, one of the 8 male cross-stitchers on the planet -- we have an annual meeting in a phone booth in Chicago each year. (snip) Regards, Joseph Hurley Dont worry, Jpseph, this sort of thing happens all the time. Often it is someone new, who doesn't realise that there are any male stitchers at all. However, there are a lot more that 8 of us altogether; there are about that number who post on rctn, and there is a group of 50 or so others who have their own group. I dont have the addy; I prefer to stay with the ladies. In case you have not seen it, do visit my web site at www.ncf.ca/~bf906, for some male oriented patterns. -- Jim Cripwell. The gods do not subtract from the allotted span of one's life, any time that is spent in stitching. Adapted from a sign on The Cobb, Lyme Regis, England. |
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"Joseph Hurley" ) writes:
I don't mean to nitpick, but I'm afraid there is a bit of stereotyping at work. [snip] Given that my original post was clearly listed as by "Joseph Hurley," (that's me) might that not indicate that the original poster is, well, not a woman? In fact, I am, as I like to tell friends, one of the 8 male cross-stitchers on the planet -- we have an annual meeting in a phone booth in Chicago each year. To which F.James Cripwell replied: Dont worry, Jpseph, this sort of thing happens all the time. Often it is someone new, who doesn't realise that there are any male stitchers at all. However, there are a lot more that 8 of us altogether; there are about that number who post on rctn, and there is a group of 50 or so others who have their own group. I dont have the addy; I prefer to stay with the ladies. In case you have not seen it, do visit my web site at www.ncf.ca/~bf906, for some male oriented patterns. I'll have you know, some of us "womenfolk" like them, too. g And to Joseph: A lot of posters here think everyone here only does cross stitch, too. So, you often get responses that assume that's what the stitcher is talking about. As Jim said, often it's newbies. They soon figure it out. Dianne |
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On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 06:58:03 -0500, "Joseph Hurley"
wrote: In fact, I am, as I like to tell friends, one of the 8 male cross-stitchers on the planet -- we have an annual meeting in a phone booth in Chicago each year. Wow 8 male cross stitchers and they're all in my town.... I bet I've seen one of you on the way to the train, as a matter of fact. =) Saw a gentleman a couple of months ago at Union Station carrying a set of 24" wide scroll bars with a WIP mounted in one hand and his briefcase in the other. I was so tempted to follow him to his north concourse train just to ask what he's working on.... but my own south concourse train was leaving in less than 10 minutes and I didn't think I'd have enough time. Jenn L. http://community.webshots.com/user/jaliace http://sewu9corn.blogspot.com Current projects: Simply Sensational January Calendar (Mill Hill) Lady of the Flag (Mirabilia) |
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Well, Joe, I admit that it's annoying to be ignored (or re-gendered?)
However there are women who post to this group using their husband's name (why? I don't know?) Anyway- I have this calendar too (got it for my birthday in October and opened it in January) and was just as disappointed as you. For those who say (somewhat snarkily I feel) that you can CHOOSE your own colors - that's true, particularly on the simpler patterns (like the little teapot or the snow boots.) But some of the patterns - there's a gorgeous rooster, for instance - use a lot of different colors, subtly shaded, and there's no way I'm going to pick all those colors out. No, I'll just look at it, save a few of the patterns, and will be WRITING to the PUBLISHER about this. Some of the French (Idees de Marianne) patterns - that come in little books - use colored block symbols with no DMC numbers. But they're simple patterns. Alison also somewhat disappointed |
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Looks like this thread died out about a week ago, but just in case someone
is still wondering... At the very back of this calendar is a swatch page of DMC thread colors to refer to if you want to match the colors on the charts. It does NOT have a symbol chart. For the people who promised not to look ahead, just flip the whole thing over and work from the back. There are a couple of advertising pages, then the swatch page. Hope that is helpful, Kristin in Gretna (KristinBare at cox dot net) "Alison" wrote in message ... Well, Joe, I admit that it's annoying to be ignored (or re-gendered?) However there are women who post to this group using their husband's name (why? I don't know?) Anyway- I have this calendar too (got it for my birthday in October and opened it in January) and was just as disappointed as you. For those who say (somewhat snarkily I feel) that you can CHOOSE your own colors - that's true, particularly on the simpler patterns (like the little teapot or the snow boots.) But some of the patterns - there's a gorgeous rooster, for instance - use a lot of different colors, subtly shaded, and there's no way I'm going to pick all those colors out. No, I'll just look at it, save a few of the patterns, and will be WRITING to the PUBLISHER about this. Some of the French (Idees de Marianne) patterns - that come in little books - use colored block symbols with no DMC numbers. But they're simple patterns. Alison also somewhat disappointed |
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Apparently enough people complained to the Publisher about the
Calendar not including a DMC symbol key that they are going to post one on their website shortly! Here's their email reponse to the problem, sent Jan. 7th: "The 2004 Calendar was our first edition and we are committed to making each succeeding Calendar better! To this end, next years Calendar will not only feature compelling new designs but will also incorporate such things as a consistent master color key having DMC colors, numbers, coordinating symbols, revised instructions and improved stand." "In answer to your request for the 2004 edition, DMC color numbers for each day will be available on our website, www.accordpublishing.com, within the next two weeks. Once in our website, click on the Calendar Section and then on 2004 Cross Stitch Calendar." Michelle Stitchy Kitty http://www.stitchykitty.com |
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On Sun, 11 Jan 2004 17:13:29 -0600, "Kristin Bare"
wrote: Looks like this thread died out about a week ago, but just in case someone is still wondering... At the very back of this calendar is a swatch page of DMC thread colors to refer to if you want to match the colors on the charts. It does NOT have a symbol chart. For the people who promised not to look ahead, just flip the whole thing over and work from the back. There are a couple of advertising pages, then the swatch page. Hope that is helpful, Kristin in Gretna However, it's been found that the color representations are not accurate. Darla Sacred cows make great hamburgers. |
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