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    Old 05-20-2012, 05:30 AM
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    Yes Yes Yes worth every penny. I put my laptop next to my sewing machine and enjoy the show while I am sewing.
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    Old 05-20-2012, 05:42 AM
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    Originally Posted by nativetexan
    not for me. it was sad when Alex joined Tims in asking for money.
    I belonged when The Quilt Show first began but never really got into it. I loved Alex's Simply Quilts as I found it when I first began quilting and Alex and her guests really taught me how to quilt. I was a member of Alex's message board and through it found so many online quilting friends, a few of which I see at least once a year at Lancaster.

    I attended one of Alex's Retreat in her home town of Livermore, CA and found her as sweet and unpretentious as she appeared on Simply Quilts. She didn't push us buying her fabrics and books, they were on tables in the hall outside of our retreat classroom and we helped ourselves and wrote down what we bought. That"s why I also find it said that she has been asking for money on the new show.
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    Old 05-20-2012, 05:49 AM
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    Originally Posted by coopah
    Tartan, if you have an Apple computer it will not allow Adobe Flash. They aren't compatible...could that be it? For instance, if i try to use my iPad with Adobe Flash or .wmv files, it won't open them. I haven't heard of a security system blocking things like that. But then, I learn something new every day.
    You might want to call Apple support. I can view The Quilt Show on both my MacBook Pro and my iPad. I love the show!
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    Old 05-20-2012, 06:22 AM
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    I was a charter member and enjoyed some of the episodes, but I am not one to sit in front of a computer for an hour and view a show. I did not renew after the first year.
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    Old 05-20-2012, 06:37 AM
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    I have never been a fan of Alex Anderson; I think she is just too "commercially minded." JMO.
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    Old 05-20-2012, 06:45 AM
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    If I had more time to devote to my quilting habit, I would do it. I often watch the free shows on my laptop while I'm making dinner, but I just don't have the time to do the classes and really take full advantage of the site. For now, I will just buy a show here and there that really interests me.
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    Old 05-20-2012, 06:56 AM
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    I believe I would rather spend that money on fabric or something else. I have enrolled in classes on Craftsy and love them, but sitting in front of the computer for too long isn't my cup of tea. As one other member said, there are so many free things on the 'net why pay for more. That said I'm the one who enrolled in classes, duh.
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    Old 05-20-2012, 08:04 AM
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    I don't subscribe to any magazines . But I've been a member since it started. I love the show and feel it's the best teaching show out there.
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    Old 05-20-2012, 08:31 AM
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    I don't sit in front of my laptop. I watch the shows on my Kindle Fire. I can access any show when I'm sewing to follow the instructor's steps. My waiting time is now my computer time. I have't been in a waiting room that didn't have wi fi. I ask the receptionist for the guest password. The Kindle remembers it for the next time. The days I'm away from home are the days I have more computer time. I'm always waiting somewhere.
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    Old 05-20-2012, 09:44 AM
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    Originally Posted by Julie in NM
    I get their newsletter but only do the jig saw puzzle when they include it. They do have freebie patterns someplace on their web site.
    Oh my! I do the same thing - I just wasn't sure if I would really watch and use the membership so to date I only do the puzzle.

    Hmm I just got a Kindle Fire, may have to rethink a membership or not, thanks for the info.

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