Sign of the Times
For years I’ve collected the back issues of Victoria Magazine, searching eBay for issues, and finally happy to say I think I have them all. Two full shelves dedicated to these magazines, neatly organized in boxes by year.
This week as I was flipping through the latest issue of Victoria guess what I saw? You can now buy a set of 2 DVD’s with all the back issues of Victoria. Every single issue and the ability to search by subject, article , name etc.
Two full shelves of magazines or 2 little DVD’s? People tell me it’s not the same as flipping through the actual magazine, and then I keep picturing those 2 little DVD’s sitting quietly on the shelf, not taking up much space, not collecting much dust. I’m in a mood to simplify my life . What would you do?
Speaking of de-cluttering, if you haven’t been over to the website lately, you’ll find Moda Bella, Essential Dots and Grunge on sale for 50% off. Also while you’re there be sure and look at what’s in the Sale section. I’m discontinuing all the Cosmo multiwork floss except for #4300 red. We’ll still have the Cosmo floss when we move to our new website, just not the Cosmo multiwork. This is your chance my sweet blog readers to purchase those backings or add to your fabric stash before I announce it in my newsletter next week.
Hope you’re having a great weekend. I’m finishing up the last quilt before market and then its off to be quilted!
Hugs,
Anne
24 Comments
Sandi
Well, Anne, I can say with complete confidence that you should keep the magazines. It’s just not the same to view all those lovely articles and photos on the computer. Plus, I won’t feel so bad that I have kept almost every issue of Victoria since it first came out. Missed several the last couple of years but love flipping through an old issue when I am relaxing for a bit and always get inspired. Just not the same when one views them on disc. ;-)
Marci
Wow nice collection. I asked myself the same question regarding all my patterns. I scanned them all to my hard drive and back up. I use my tablet instead of paper. I am so glad so many designers are letting us buy PDF versions now. I now find that is all I buy. I think digital will catch on more as time passes. I am sure there was a time when most people preferred horse and buggy instead of the new autos. Not many buggies around any more . I went all digital but I admit it felt terrible taking all those patterns to recycling. It was sad to throw them away.
pam
Eeek. AFter all that time and effort it does seem silly to let them go, but then again, if you could have the content on 2 easy dvds? Maybe it would be ok if it played on your ipad so you could hold it like a magazine? I mean I don’t know if you have an ipad but you get what I mean? I have this same kind of problem around here so I totaly get it.
I look forward to seeing you later this month! xo