Thank you Tommy...

As in Thomas Jefferson ~ thank you for those papers you wrote about independence, freedom and so on.

 

Happy 4th of July to everyone ~ near and far!

I'm swamped with work and still way behind schedule but everyone is good so no complaints.

Thank you very much for all the kind comments and support regarding that eBay thing.  As far as that goes -- so far, so good.  Ebay is doing what they can and they've pulled some of her listings involving my patterns and those of others.   

The biggest and most important thing I've learned is that stopping this kind of thing is up to us!  If you see something you believe may be fraudulent, report it.  On the page with the listing, go to the very bottom of the page and look for the link to Report this item.  Click the link and then use these steps >> Reason for Report - Counterfeits and Copyright Violations.  >> Detailed Reason - Potential trademark infringement.  >> Additional Information - Other replica or counterfeit items.  Then click Continue.  In the Brief Description box, give the reason why you think the item is violating whatever. 

I hope Tommy would approve.

I know I said I would have a picture of Sweet Tea by the end of this week but I'm late with that too.  Next week, I promise.

But while I'm on the subject of tea... have you ever had an "Arnold Palmer"?  It's equal parts lemonade and iced tea and it's currently my favorite drink.  It's perfect for summer ~ especially a hot one!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend wherever they are. 

And if you're in the good old US of A... have a very safe 4th of July! 

Comments

[Melody]

Wishing you and yours a Happy Independence Day!
Sew long,
Melody

[CJ]

Happy 4th! Hey, I am going to have to try that drink! I love both Lemonade AND iced tea so it might be perfect for me!!! Sounds like you are getting some results from ebay...GOOD!

[Jonelle]

Happy 4th to you! I'll be quilting all day - too hot to go outside (I live in the valley too)
I may finally put that sleeve on Ruby Slippers to hang in my family room!

[dotti white]

Have a wonderful 4th!

[a good yarn]

Happy 4th July! Simply adore the vintage postcards. As for the breach of copyright - you go girl! You work hard to design your quilts and it's your livelihood. You are entitled to protect your work. I'm more than happy to report such violations. Ann :)

[Audrey]

I have often drank 'Arnold Palmers' but I never knew what they were called!! They are very refreshing! Love your blog and all your patterns.
Audrey

[Mah]

Hope you had a great 4th. Looking forward to your new patterns. Hope the copyright issue is resolved.

[Nicole]

Arnold Palmer's are my husband's favorite summertime drink. That is what he has when he is the designated driver. lol! We had a marvelous 4th, but I must be tired because I am sleeping the weekend away. Got to get on the Bernina!

[Nicole]

Oh! Glad to hear eBay got right on the counterfeit/copyright violation for you.

[lovetostitch]

Man, here I am running late, and bringing up the rear(again). Just finished getting caught up on about 3 or 4 postings, and I'm mad for you too- I mean if she wants to include a free pattern, let her include her own 4 patch.... I have often, on a lengthy pattern, copied so that I could cross off as I cut and then check after finishing each step, so not to write in my book, - however I do write in my book my own notes, just not the ones I mentioned above - or if the pattern is in a bigger book and not single pattern, so it is not so bulky, but yes for my own use only. If I pay, I feel others should too. So yes, I'll help be on the look out too.

My daughter turned me on to the Arnold Palmer tea, soooooo good, but since they don't carry it in our town, the diet Sierra Mist and diet Dr Pepper will have to satisfy.

And since, I am getting here so late, I will just trust you had an enjoyable celebration doing what we like to do. This is a wonderful country - Happy Birthday, American!!

[dorothy]

a few years ago, i was working as a librarian at a library that was in a Chinatown and mostly bought books in Asian languages. one day, i was looking at a shipment of new Korean books (i don't read Korean) and noticed that one had the a very similar cover as the Susan Branch Summer book--the details and colors were different, but it was the exact same style--and i know 'cos i'm a huge SB fan. i thought perhaps it was a translation of her book, but nope, inside was completely different. i wrote Susan about this--make a couple of copies to show her--and she said she would contact her publishers. i wonder whatever happened. (probably nothing) good luck to you--it must be horribly frustrating to get ripped off like that.