Re: [lace] books vs kindle

2013-05-18 Thread The Lace Bee
I find ebooks great for crochet because they are following written instructions but because I have an iPad but not an apple computer printing becomes a problem as you loose resolution between screen shot and printing. If the original is a pdf then this does make it easier but you have to ensure

Re: [lace] books vs kindle

2013-05-18 Thread J D Hammett
Hi arachnids, Lace diagrams are not quite as easy to follow on the e-readers. Can one photocopy a diagram? With really complicated patterns my students are allowed to use a 'idiots' board - a piece of polystyrene with the photocopied diagram pinned to it - so they can put pins in the diagram t

Re: [lace] books vs kindle

2013-05-18 Thread Lin Hudren
Sorry all, I have a book stand i secure to my pillow (along with a magnifier and a clip on light which attaches to my tripod pillow stand) which holds the reader for easy reference (a bit heavier than a couple sheets of paper) but i do have to use a rubber band to make sure it doesn't accidentally

Re: [lace] books vs kindle

2013-05-18 Thread Lin Hudren
Hello All, I am a full time RVer and am always looking for a new book to read. I have space and weight concerns. my security blanket is a book. to make room for those extra pillows and bobbins, tatting shuttles and threads, etc., i invested in an eReader (kindle keyboard) a bit over 2 years ago

Re: [lace] books vs kindle

2013-05-18 Thread lynrbailey
Dear Doris, et al, Personally, I doubt that anyone alive today will need to worry about living without books, because they are all some sort of electronic. I usually choose paper books, but it must be admitted that a book or two on the phone is a comfort and space saver, especially ones I alre

[lace] books vs kindle

2013-05-18 Thread d2oneill
How will the quotations change when we have only kindle editions? "A room without books is like a body without a soul": "When I get a little money I buy books: and if any is leftover I buy food and clothes". from Doris O'Neill , Chicago area. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.

Re: [lace] Need help with Brigitte Bellon pattern

2013-05-18 Thread Vila Cox
Thank you all for your comments and suggestions and encouragement! I am turning the pillow as I work, the picture was taken from a different direction than I had been working on the lace. I'll talk myself into a more positive mood about it and try again soon. Even starting the section of ros