[lace] Dictionary
Alex, have you thought about Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software than can scan pages and turn them into documents that can be read by a computer? I got a free program on a computer magazine disk 10 year ago called 'Textbridge Pro 98', which still works fine on Windows XP. It can scan text, columns and magazine pages that can then be edited. Takes a bit to set up for a project, but once done is a lot quicker than typing in page after page from scratch. It's a bit crude by today's standards, but there must be good cheap (or even public domain) software that's more sophisticated now which would make your life much easier. On the subject of publishing on CD, although we like to think most lacemakers are honest, it's so easy to copy a CD, so this isn't the way I'd choose to go to publish. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] DVD Availability question
Can anyone tell me if/where I might get hold of a copy of Louise Colgans DVD and the current UK price with the hummingbird design and instruction on it. Sue T, Dorset UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Dictionary
I have had so many replies. Thank you. The spread sheet sound good but too complicated for me. I am reluctant to put it on CD. We all know people who have copied whole books. That takes time and effort, copying a CD takes seconds. Please come forward with suggestions for me to track down, I may ask for help along the way. Best wishes Alex - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] English Garden Sampler
Hi Avital, This is fantastic. You sure put in a great amount of time and effort. It would have taken me a lifetime to finish such a project. I must say you had lovely fireworks on your side of the mountain. Ours weren't as nice and it was freezing cold outside. Miriam in Arad - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] lace dictionary
Hello and welcome Alex to Arachne I do not have your dictionary at the moment, but would be very interested in it when finished. I know a few other lace makers who will want a copy. Agnes Boddington - Ellougthon UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Dictionary
Jean, your suggestion that Alex start with OCR is excellent... But she doesn't need to use an old program... My HP scanner/printer/copier has a setting in the scanner operation which allows me to scan in OCR format. Once done, the document can easily be modified. So, for a large project like this, Alex would find that investing in a scanner is just the thing, and will save days and days of hand-entry. I don't know how I would make lace without my handy scanner nearby!! Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: Jean Nathan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alex, have you thought about Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software than can scan pages and turn them into documents that can be read by a computer? I got a free program on a computer magazine disk 10 year ago called 'Textbridge Pro 98', which still works fine on Windows XP. It can scan text, columns and magazine pages that can then be edited. Takes a bit to set up for a project, but once done is a lot quicker than typing in page after page from scratch. It's a bit crude by today's standards, but there must be good cheap (or even public domain) software that's more sophisticated now which would make your life much easier. On the subject of publishing on CD, although we like to think most lacemakers are honest, it's so easy to copy a CD, so this isn't the way I'd choose to go to publish. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Dictionary
Dear Friends, Jean, your suggestion that Alex start with OCR is excellent... But she doesn't need to use an old program... My HP scanner/printer/copier has a setting in the scanner operation which allows me to scan in OCR format. Once done, the document can easily be modified. So, for a large project like this, Alex would find that investing in a scanner is just the thing, and will save days and days of hand-entry. I don't know how I would make lace without my handy scanner nearby!! I have found that my scanner made so many errors when using OCR that it just wasn't worth it. The time it took to proof read and correct these errors was about equal to typing the whole page in the first place. It particularly had difficulties with such things as ll or words like I'll David in Ballarat Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: Jean Nathan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alex, have you thought about Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software than can scan pages and turn them into documents that can be read by a computer? I got a free program on a computer magazine disk 10 year ago called 'Textbridge Pro 98', which still works fine on Windows XP. It can scan text, columns and magazine pages that can then be edited. Takes a bit to set up for a project, but once done is a lot quicker than typing in page after page from scratch. It's a bit crude by today's standards, but there must be good cheap (or even public domain) software that's more sophisticated now which would make your life much easier. On the subject of publishing on CD, although we like to think most lacemakers are honest, it's so easy to copy a CD, so this isn't the way I'd choose to go to publish. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1428 - Release Date: 12/05/2008 7:44 AM - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Dictionary and OCR
Hello all, I have been sitting here thinking the same think David. Unless the print is collected very clear, lots of misspellings occur and you must read every paragraph anyway. You might do a sample page and see what you think...unfortunately, I have spent more time in editing that the scanning was worth. Therefore, I rarely do this anymore, unless I have a really clean copy. Nice addition to the conversation David. Susie Susie Johnson, Lacemaker Morris, IL USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] RE: I have found that my scanner made so many errors when using OCR that it just wasn't worth it. The time it took to proof read and correct these errors was about equal to typing the whole page in the first place. It particularly had difficulties with such things as ll or words like I'll David in Ballarat - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] OCR errors
Even with my old Textbridge programme, I usually get scans with only a few errors. I only use it if I'm doing something that would take a long time anyway because it does take a bit of time to set it up to read accurately for each project, through Process settings such as page type, dpi, contrast and one of four languages. If I type, I find I make more mistakes than when I scan - particularly hitting the letter l instead of the apostrophe and caps lock instead of the letter A and my brain getting ahead of my fingers. If the same error is made by the programme, such as lll instead of ill, it doesn't take much to copy it into a word processor and get it to find and replace the errors automatically. What I use the OCR for mainly is when wanting to feed foreign language lace instructions into a translation program. It would take me longer to remember what characters I have to press for a letter u with an umlaut, for example, and to correct the other mistakes I'd made, than to scan and put them right in the output from OCR. I usually get an understandable set of instructions that I can follow. But then we all have our favourite ways of doing things. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Pillow Stand
I'm looking for a nice pillow stand. Can anyone tell me of a source here in the US or even abroad? Thank you! Blessings, Shirlee - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Pillow Stand
Hi Shirlee - There are a number of sources for nice pillow stands, but before we launch into long lists, it might be helpful if you could let us know what kind (and size) of pillow(s) you plan to use on this stand! What may be perfect for one type of pillow could be totally wrong for another. Another consideration is whether you expect to use this stand strictly at home or whether it needs to be portable so that you can take it to meetings or demonstrations or workshops... Let us know more about what you're looking for, and I'm sure you'll get tons of advice!! Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: Shirlee Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm looking for a nice pillow stand. Can anyone tell me of a source here in the US or even abroad? Thank you! Blessings, Shirlee - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Pillow Stand
Clay ... Whoops! Totally forgot about there being stands for different types of pillows : ) I use cookie pillows, mostly 18 20. I was thinking of using the stand just at home but a travel one might come in handy as well. I am really hoping for one that has a little drawer in the front underneath where the pillow sits but know that is kind of chancey. I did check out the van Dieren site but apparently he is not making stands very often anymore, when he does they are not offered by mail. Blessings, Shirlee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Shirlee - There are a number of sources for nice pillow stands, but before we launch into long lists, it might be helpful if you could let us know what kind (and size) of pillow(s) you plan to use on this stand! What may be perfect for one type of pillow could be totally wrong for another. Another consideration is whether you expect to use this stand strictly at home or whether it needs to be portable so that you can take it to meetings or demonstrations or workshops... Let us know more about what you're looking for, and I'm sure you'll get tons of advice!! Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: Shirlee Hill I'm looking for a nice pillow stand. Can anyone tell me of a source here in the US or even abroad? Thank you! Blessings, Shirlee - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Pillow Stand
Hi Shirlee - Lacy Susan offers a lovely wood stand which folds up nicely and is easily portable, but when open can be adjusted for height and also the angle that the pillow is held. When it is folded up, it will fit in a suitcase, but it is sturdy enough to hold all but the heaviest of the big pillows. It would be perfect for an 18 or 20 inch cookie. I think these tables are made of Cherry. You should check her website (www.lacysusan.com) under pillows, and write her for pictures. A pricier table is availale from Simon Toustou in Canada. He does not have a website, and I have misplaced his email address, but someone else may have that if you're interested. His tables can be taken down and made portable, but are best used as a table at home only. They're fairly heavy, and even in their travel mode, they are cumbersome. BUT, the one I have is made of walnut, and it is, hands down, my favorite!! It is big enough for any pillow you can imagine - maybe even the big one from Gabriel!! Clay Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: Shirlee Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] Clay ... Whoops! Totally forgot about there being stands for different types of pillows : ) I use cookie pillows, mostly 18 20. I was thinking of using the stand just at home but a travel one might come in handy as well. I am really hoping for one that has a little drawer in the front underneath where the pillow sits but know that is kind of chancey. I did check out the van Dieren site but apparently he is not making stands very often anymore, when he does they are not offered by mail. Blessings, Shirlee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Shirlee - There are a number of sources for nice pillow stands, but before we launch into long lists, it might be helpful if you could let us know what kind (and size) of pillow(s) you plan to use on this stand! What may be perfect for one type of pillow could be totally wrong for another. Another consideration is whether you expect to use this stand strictly at home or whether it needs to be portable so that you can take it to meetings or demonstrations or workshops... Let us know more about what you're looking for, and I'm sure you'll get tons of advice!! Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: Shirlee Hill I'm looking for a nice pillow stand. Can anyone tell me of a source here in the US or even abroad? Thank you! Blessings, Shirlee - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Photo-sharing Question
On Sun, 11 May 2008 16:35:42 -0700, Helen wrote: His question is: We are keen to set up a web site where we can upload photos etc for invited people to view. Could you point us in the right direction? I think the key bit is 'invited people' so please ensure that such a privacy mechanism is available for any suggestions you may have. From my perspective, knowing what a bunch of Luddites my family (and therefore his) is, it also needs to be easy to a) set up, and b) use. Over to all you knowledgeable people :-) Adobe offer 2Gb of space per user on the web, for users of any type of computer. The space can be divided into folders with different login details which provides privacy. The advantage of this over Flicker etc. is that individual photos are not subject to a size limit, so it is a good way to share unedited originals. https://www.photoshop.com/express/landing.html -- Money can't buy everything. That's what credit cards are for. Steph Peters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tatting, lace stitching page http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/index.htm To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
