Dear Friends

We have an adorable new in-the-hoop project available - Buddy Bear for 5x7 hoops.



Buddy Bear is soft and huggable and ready to celebrate those special moments in life, whether it's a birthday or anniversary, a special thank you to a teacher or friend, or to send a get well wish.

Buddy Bear comes with a set of removable t-shirts which can be custom-made to suit just about any occasion.

Hugs
Anne

So the South African website that caused headaches for a few digitisers has been taken down by its owner. The sudden disappearance is a result of more alledged copyright violations, not from me this time although some of my designs were still being sold on the site.

I understand there are plans for a new website. That's okay - the embroidery market is huge and there's room for everyone - but (and it's a big but) don't sell other people's work.

Your actions have angered many, not only the digitisers affected but also clients who have spent their hard-earned cash on stolen designs.

Take time to think about your actions and the impact they've had, and most importantly, don't repeat the "mistakes" you've made.

Please take this advice seriously
Anne

Dear Friends

Will it be breakfast in bed, a picnic or a romantic dinner for two this Valentine's Day?

If you have a special menu planned, please come on over and take a look at our new Kitchen Essentials. All new in-the-hoop oven mitts, hot pads and oven gloves in various sizes. Even a heart-shaped fingertip mitt for Valentine's Day!

http://www.purplehat.co.za/DesignCatalog/Other/QuickGift27.htm

You will also receive our new Customer Bonus design free with your order. The bonus designs are now available as direct downloads, so please check your BMT Micro Product emails for the bonus link.

Hugs & stitches
Anne

Dear Friends

Our Yahoo Group Newsletter subscribers are being treated to a "Secret Sale" this weekend. Lots of in-the-hoop designs at very attractive discounted prices.

Please check your inbox for the special discount code and list of designs on promotion.

If you're not one of our subscribers, now's the time to join. The link to our Yahoo group is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/purplehat/

Have a great weekend
Anne

Dear Friends

It's been a good week for digitisers. As a group we managed to put an end to illegal design trading on a Dutch forum. Thanks to everyone involved for their efforts.

The Purple Hat scored another victory by tracking down and successfully bringing to book an embroidery dealership involved in the illegal distribution of our designs and projects. Well done to my new fiery attorney for getting the matter sorted out so efficiently.

On the down side, I heard about another pretty nasty copyright infringement case. This time it's about a well-respected and talented quilter in the Western Cape who's allegedly had her original patterns and workshop notes plagiarised. This lady is a widow and relies on her small quilting business to make ends meet.

I never cease to be amazed by the greed and dishonesty that motivates some.

Anne