Hi Rob -
The Topaz 20 comes with basic software, one should be able to open a vip and
save in the VP3 format, I do have a step above the basic software but I believe
I was able to use VIP and HUS designs before I purchased it. I will look into
the manual when I am home and figure this out for sure.

[mod note:  Looking forward to finding out, Patryce!  Thank you!
hugz
rob
moderator]

Hi Rob, The software to convert most formats to the VP3 format comes with every
Designer machine including the Topaz models.  This software is in a disc that
says 4D or 5D Organizer and Quick Fonts.  This is all anyone needs to make
designs compatible with their Designer machine.  If the machine was purchased
second hand (through Ebay or whatever), they may not have gotten the required
disc.  If that  is the case, they will need one of the Husqvarna Viking software
packages to convert designs.  All of the Software packages contain Organizer and
Quick Fonts, but it is not sold by itself.  If you have questions about any
Husqvarna Viking Embroidery machine, please contact me.  I am the manager of a
Viking Sewing Gallery and if I don't know the answer, I can find out for you.
Sincerely, Shelli

[mod note:
Thank you!!!
hugz
rob]

Oh thanks Rob... Cheers Jolene

On 2/29/2012 6:07 AM, Jolene Ehret wrote:
> Well Rob I sure hope so. I have posted once by email, and later on
> Facebook. Have never had a reply in past couple weeks.
> Oh the thread for sale on the site, can I buy individual colors or do we
> have to buy the the sets?  I am out of a few colors
> and just don't need the whole 50 pc or larger set. Thanks  Jolene
>
> Jolene- Yeppers, you can buy individual spools.
>
> Go to Embroiderypassion.com   :)  That is where we have our "hard goods"...
>
> hugz
> rob
> moderator and sometimes lackey
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Subscribe to the Designsbysick.com newsletter to say informed of new releases
and specials:
> http://www.designsbysick.com/newsletter
>
> Embroidery Links:
> Designs and Fonts: http://www.designsbysick.com
> Free PES Every Day: http://freepes.designsbysick.com
> Free Font All the Time: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sickdesigns
> Free Designs: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/onlyfreedesigns
> Forums: http://forums.designsbysick.com
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

I bought a Topaz 20 a few weeks ago and I love it. I did not buy their software,
I found lots of free programs on line to do what I needed! It does come with a
design organizer and that will convert any designs to vp3. I have transferred
many design formats to the organizer and just simply convert the design I want
to use to vp3. Very quick and easy! If you need any other info, let me know. I
would love to share! Nancy C.



[mod note:  Thank you!
hugz
rob]

Hi everyone...

I have been getting notices about limited time free hourly designs. Can someone
tell me where to find these?  I have gone to www.designsbysick but only find the
free daily designs. Have I missed the limited time offer???

thank you...
helga
nashville, tn


[moderator's note:  Helga, go to the website and hold your mouse over FREE and
there will be a list of different items...one of which is the FREE HOURLY DESIGN
here is a direct link:
http://www.designsbysick.com/hourlydesign

hugz
rob
moderator]

Under the Free tab there is a title that says hourly free embroidery.


--- In SiCKDesigns@yahoogroups.com, "edelweissr2000" <hm.roberts@...> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone...
>
> I have been getting notices about limited time free hourly designs. Can
someone tell me where to find these?  I have gone to www.designsbysick but only
find the free daily designs. Have I missed the limited time offer???
>
> thank you...
> helga
> nashville, tn
>
>
> [moderator's note:  Helga, go to the website and hold your mouse over FREE and
there will be a list of different items...one of which is the FREE HOURLY DESIGN
> here is a direct link:
> http://www.designsbysick.com/hourlydesign
>
> hugz
> rob
> moderator]
>

going on vacation for 20 days


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Does anyone know where I can get a reader/writer for my Husqvarna at a very
reasonable price? Shipping costs is killing me wanting to order one even
if it is available.     Jan

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hey Rob, I already purchased & LOVE the DBS threads, but I am working on a few
projects that will take more than a few spools of thread each. Is it possible
for us Canadians to purchase the DBS Thread by individual spools?    I don't
want to have to switch brands as I find the DBS thread my favorite.

Kathy S.
British Columbia, Canada

[moderator's note: Kathy, unfortunately, Shawn and Linda do not stock individual
spools in Canada.
hugz
rob
moderator ]

I just created a new folder: Gilboa HomeSpun and up loaded 2 pics of my first
digitizing efforts.
Linda M

Jan, are you looking for just the reader/writer? I have,but no card for it.
Let me know as I don't need it.

Judie

Sent from my iPad

On Mar 4, 2012, at 6:22 PM, "Jan" <sewday@...> wrote:

> Does anyone know where I can get a reader/writer for my Husqvarna at a very
reasonable price? Shipping costs is killing me wanting to order one even
> if it is available.     Jan
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Subscribe to the Designsbysick.com newsletter to say informed of new releases
and specials:
> http://www.designsbysick.com/newsletter
>
> Embroidery Links:
> Designs and Fonts: http://www.designsbysick.com
> Free PES Every Day: http://freepes.designsbysick.com
> Free Font All the Time: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sickdesigns
> Free Designs: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/onlyfreedesigns
> Forums: http://forums.designsbysick.com
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

I have a reader/writer, but the program to make it work will not work with
the new operating system on the computer. So, be certain that you have not
only the R/W, but a computer program that will enable the transfer of files
from  the computer to the R/W AND work with your operating system.   I'm
not  at the point to give up and finding a way to make my R/W work, so it is
not  available.  However, I didn't want you to get the box and then be unable
to  use it.  Take care and God bless you.   Corey

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i found it on that link below

On Sat, Mar 3, 2012 at 5:19 PM, NORMA B <songbird70ca@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Under the Free tab there is a title that says hourly free embroidery.
>
> --- In SiCKDesigns@yahoogroups.com, "edelweissr2000" <hm.roberts@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi everyone...
> >
> > I have been getting notices about limited time free hourly designs. Can
> someone tell me where to find these? I have gone to www.designsbysick but
> only find the free daily designs. Have I missed the limited time offer???
> >
> > thank you...
> > helga
> > nashville, tn
> >
> >
> > [moderator's note: Helga, go to the website and hold your mouse over
> FREE and there will be a list of different items...one of which is the FREE
> HOURLY DESIGN
> > here is a direct link:
> > http://www.designsbysick.com/hourlydesign
> >
> > hugz
> > rob
> > moderator]
> >
>
>
>



--
Hugs...Libby

Love's the only house big enough for all the pain in the world


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E-BAY has several.




-------Original Message-------

From: Jan
Date: 3/6/2012 11:27:01 AM
To: SiCKDesigns@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [SiCKDesigns] Re: Looking for Reader/Writer

Does anyone know where I can get a reader/writer for my Husqvarna at a very
reasonable price? Shipping costs is killing me wanting to order one even
if it is available.     Jan

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]



------------------------------------

Subscribe to the Designsbysick.com newsletter to say informed of new
releases and specials:
http://www.designsbysick.com/newsletter

Embroidery Links:
Designs and Fonts: http://www.designsbysick.com
Free PES Every Day: http://freepes.designsbysick.com
Free Font All the Time: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sickdesigns
Free Designs: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/onlyfreedesigns
Forums: http://forums.designsbysick.com
Yahoo! Groups Links





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OK my dearest friends....  (and you are - and you know this)....

I have a friend who has become quite the photographer...  She has put some of
her work onto etched glass...   really unique stuff.

SOOO...she has asked me a question- and since I do not know - but I know how
diverse and wonderful the members of this group are...  I thought I would ask
you.

Here is what she wrote to me:

I am looking to have some of my images printed on fabric for home design like
pillows, curtains, napkins, placemats, you name it.

First of all, do you or would you know someone that would know a place to get
this done?  And ... being the dunce I am .. what is the best kind of material
for the different uses I am looking at.

I looked at Spoonflower Fabrics .. have you ever used them or know anything
about them?

I also read about this place http://www.robertkaufman.com/manufacturers/ but you
need to have $$$ lots of <<< said dineros to print a run with them.


Ha!  I can tell her I know of Robert Kaufman fabrics as I have 2 quilt tops I
created for my boys this past Christmas - using RK fabrics.  Now if only I had
time to put it together!!

So, if you would prefer not to clutter the list, feel free to email me privately
- robnewt@...

Thank you sooooo much!

hugz
rob
moderator (and constant beggar of help!)

Where are you getting it sent to?





  To: SiCKDesigns@yahoogroups.com
From: kidzbizz@...
Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2012 14:13:52 -0500
Subject: Re: [SiCKDesigns] Re: Looking for Reader/Writer




























       Jan, are you looking for just the reader/writer? I have,but no card for
it.

Let me know as I don't need it.



Judie



Sent from my iPad



On Mar 4, 2012, at 6:22 PM, "Jan" <sewday@...> wrote:



> Does anyone know where I can get a reader/writer for my Husqvarna at a very
reasonable price? Shipping costs is killing me wanting to order one even

> if it is available.     Jan

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

> Subscribe to the Designsbysick.com newsletter to say informed of new releases
and specials:

> http://www.designsbysick.com/newsletter

>

> Embroidery Links:

> Designs and Fonts: http://www.designsbysick.com

> Free PES Every Day: http://freepes.designsbysick.com

> Free Font All the Time: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sickdesigns

> Free Designs: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/onlyfreedesigns

> Forums: http://forums.designsbysick.com

> Yahoo! Groups Links

>

>

>
















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I did this for my Singer XL-6000 and it worked perfectly:
     Purchased an USB Card Reader/Writer by Gear for the Smart Card.  They
probably make one to fit whatever card the Husqvarna uses.
     Purchased Sew What Pro from S & S Computing and used the Card Writer feature
to put designs on the card.  It will write all of the popular formats, including
HUS.  You can download a trial version.

I paid more for the Smart Media Card than I did for the USB Reader/Writer.  All
in all, less than $50 for both.

Just a thought.

Debra C.



--- In SiCKDesigns@yahoogroups.com, "Jan" <sewday@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know where I can get a reader/writer for my Husqvarna at a very
reasonable price? Shipping costs is killing me wanting to order one even
> if it is available.     Jan
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Several of you have emailed me - with the instructions on how to print on
fabric...  Forgive me for not being more clear.

My friend is a celebrated Photographer in Canada -and she wants to have fabric
created with her photographs on it...  not just a home job - but to sell
commercially as panels, I would think!

She sent me this - this morning:

"I am thinking of just trying a few pillows and maybe bags or something in the
gallery for something different, I would LOVE to do a set of sheers out of my
Reflection shot, but it needs one image printed huge and and I don't see that
they do this."

So, we are talking fabric companies, I would think....

hugz
rob





--- In SiCKDesigns@yahoogroups.com, "Rob" <robnewt@...> wrote:
>
> OK my dearest friends....  (and you are - and you know this)....
>
> I have a friend who has become quite the photographer...  She has put some of
her work onto etched glass...   really unique stuff.
>
> SOOO...she has asked me a question- and since I do not know - but I know how
diverse and wonderful the members of this group are...  I thought I would ask
you.
>
> Here is what she wrote to me:
>
> I am looking to have some of my images printed on fabric for home design like
pillows, curtains, napkins, placemats, you name it.
>
> First of all, do you or would you know someone that would know a place to get
this done?  And ... being the dunce I am .. what is the best kind of material
for the different uses I am looking at.
>
> I looked at Spoonflower Fabrics .. have you ever used them or know anything
about them?
>
> I also read about this place http://www.robertkaufman.com/manufacturers/ but
you need to have $$$ lots of <<< said dineros to print a run with them.
>
>
> Ha!  I can tell her I know of Robert Kaufman fabrics as I have 2 quilt tops I
created for my boys this past Christmas - using RK fabrics.  Now if only I had
time to put it together!!
>
> So, if you would prefer not to clutter the list, feel free to email me
privately - robnewt@...
>
> Thank you sooooo much!
>
> hugz
> rob
> moderator (and constant beggar of help!)
>

Janette, First thanks for responding to my mail, now, I only need the
reader/writer as I have the card. I live in Michigan. Any way you could get an
estimate of the shipping costs? I am sure it would fit in the small shipping box
(if it fits we ship) from the post office for about $5.00. As it is an old unit
I can't spend a large price for it. It would have to be in good working order.
My old one died on me. I have a Designer SE with 4D soft ware but it won't
accept the Hus format for some reason.  Thanks Jan
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Janette in MA Butrym
   To: sickdesigns@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 7:44 AM
   Subject: RE: [SiCKDesigns] Re: Looking for Reader/Writer




   Where are you getting it sent to?

   To: SiCKDesigns@yahoogroups.com
   From: kidzbizz@...
   Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2012 14:13:52 -0500
   Subject: Re: [SiCKDesigns] Re: Looking for Reader/Writer

   Jan, are you looking for just the reader/writer? I have,but no card for it.

   Let me know as I don't need it.

   Judie

   Sent from my iPad

   On Mar 4, 2012, at 6:22 PM, "Jan" <sewday@...> wrote:

   > Does anyone know where I can get a reader/writer for my Husqvarna at a very
reasonable price? Shipping costs is killing me wanting to order one even

   > if it is available. Jan

   >

   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

   >

   >

   >

   > ------------------------------------

   >

   > Subscribe to the Designsbysick.com newsletter to say informed of new
releases and specials:

   > http://www.designsbysick.com/newsletter

   >

   > Embroidery Links:

   > Designs and Fonts: http://www.designsbysick.com

   > Free PES Every Day: http://freepes.designsbysick.com

   > Free Font All the Time: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sickdesigns

   > Free Designs: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/onlyfreedesigns

   > Forums: http://forums.designsbysick.com

   > Yahoo! Groups Links

   >

   >

   >



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   No virus found in this message.
   Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
   Version: 2012.0.1869 / Virus Database: 2092/4628 - Release Date: 11/20/11
   Internal Virus Database is out of date.


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Thank you for responding to my request.  I have an old desk computer with
Windows XP and as I recall my old reader/writer worked with that operating
system. Thanks for the advice as you make a good point.  Jan
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: CABLOSS@...
   To: SiCKDesigns@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 2:52 PM
   Subject: [SiCKDesigns] Re: Looking for Reader/Writer



   I have a reader/writer, but the program to make it work will not work with
   the new operating system on the computer. So, be certain that you have not
   only the R/W, but a computer program that will enable the transfer of files
   from the computer to the R/W AND work with your operating system. I'm
   not at the point to give up and finding a way to make my R/W work, so it is
   not available. However, I didn't want you to get the box and then be unable
   to use it. Take care and God bless you. Corey

   [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]




   No virus found in this message.
   Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
   Version: 2012.0.1869 / Virus Database: 2092/4628 - Release Date: 11/20/11
   Internal Virus Database is out of date.


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i'm looking for a Diva Monkey with Big Lips ,winking, and a flower in her hair.
anyone know where i can get this. or is the person who digitizes can up me.

Thanks in Advance

Bettie
beesplace@...

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Kathy, where are you in BC? I am here too, and maybe we could do
something...email me at stormitup@... if you are interested.
Gwen

On Sun, Mar 4, 2012 at 12:24 PM, katbc1962 <katbc1962@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
>
> Hey Rob, I already purchased & LOVE the DBS threads, but I am working on a
> few projects that will take more than a few spools of thread each. Is it
> possible for us Canadians to purchase the DBS Thread by individual spools?
> I don't want to have to switch brands as I find the DBS thread my favorite.
>
> Kathy S.
> British Columbia, Canada
>
> [moderator's note: Kathy, unfortunately, Shawn and Linda do not stock
> individual spools in Canada.
> hugz
> rob
> moderator ]
>
>



--
*Gwen,
Diamonds Chinese Cresteds
Creative Adventures with Gwen

*


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Ok..so I cannot seem to get away from this topic of having the photos made into
fabric to sell (as in Robert Kaufman, etc)..

A lil FYI here - just learned the photo she wants to be printed onto fabric (she
wants this one on sheer fabric - she thinks they would look great as sheer
curtains) - has won an award:

"I just found now that one of my photos won the 2012 International Women's
Exhibit and is being shown at the Central Library Gallery at One Margret
Mitchell Street, Atlanta, Georgia. (see images here:
http://womeninfocusatlanta.com/virtural-exhibits/index.php/photos/1.html)"

It would be this photo:
http://womeninfocusatlanta.com/virtural-exhibits/pg_images/20120221_7791_4748886\
996.jpg

So, on to my next request!

This photo will be on exhibit at the Central Library for the month of March.  My
friend would really like to know how it is being exhibited - and since she is in
British Columbia - she will not be able to attend!

Does anyone live in Atlanta and might be able to scoot over and take some pics? 
That would be awesome, if possible.

You could send them to me  - robnewt AT gmail DOT com

Thanks so much!!!

hugz
rob

If she is in Canada she should check with fabric land about having her print put
to cloth. Www.fabricland.ca. They have their own brand of fabric and is a
national store across Canada.  Another city in Ontario to look into for fabrics
and printing is Hamilton. That city has a big fabric industry. Our church choir
found fabric there that suited us for robes but the colour was wrong. We were
able to get two entire bolts redyed to the colour we needed. I know dye and
print are different but I would imagine that they would go hand in hand in a
fabric company. Sorry I have no names of places in Hamilton, but a google search
maybe worth a look.


Sent from my iPod
[moderator's note:  Oh! Thank you so very much!!!  I have forwarded the
information.
hugz,
rob
moderator]




On Mar 11, 2012, at 8:22 AM, "Rob" <robnewt@...> wrote:

> Ok..so I cannot seem to get away from this topic of having the photos made
into fabric to sell (as in Robert Kaufman, etc)..
>
> A lil FYI here - just learned the photo she wants to be printed onto fabric
(she wants this one on sheer fabric - she thinks they would look great as sheer
curtains) - has won an award:
>
> "I just found now that one of my photos won the 2012 International Women's
Exhibit and is being shown at the Central Library Gallery at One Margret
Mitchell Street, Atlanta, Georgia. (see images here:
http://womeninfocusatlanta.com/virtural-exhibits/index.php/photos/1.html)"
>
> It would be this photo:
http://womeninfocusatlanta.com/virtural-exhibits/pg_images/20120221_7791_4748886\
996.jpg
>
> So, on to my next request!
>
> This photo will be on exhibit at the Central Library for the month of March.
My friend would really like to know how it is being exhibited - and since she is
in British Columbia - she will not be able to attend!
>
> Does anyone live in Atlanta and might be able to scoot over and take some
pics? That would be awesome, if possible.
>
> You could send them to me - robnewt AT gmail DOT com
>
> Thanks so much!!!
>
> hugz
> rob
>
>


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Did you go into the properties and tell your new computer to open the
program(card reader) up as a lower version of windows? When I switched to
windows7 I had to change settings all the time for programs at first as they
weren't compatible with seven.


Sent from my iPod

On Mar 7, 2012, at 8:06 PM, "Jan" <sewday@...> wrote:

> Thank you for responding to my request. I have an old desk computer with
Windows XP and as I recall my old reader/writer worked with that operating
system. Thanks for the advice as you make a good point. Jan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: CABLOSS@...
> To: SiCKDesigns@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 2:52 PM
> Subject: [SiCKDesigns] Re: Looking for Reader/Writer
>
> I have a reader/writer, but the program to make it work will not work with
> the new operating system on the computer. So, be certain that you have not
> only the R/W, but a computer program that will enable the transfer of files
> from the computer to the R/W AND work with your operating system. I'm
> not at the point to give up and finding a way to make my R/W work, so it is
> not available. However, I didn't want you to get the box and then be unable
> to use it. Take care and God bless you. Corey
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> No virus found in this message.
> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
> Version: 2012.0.1869 / Virus Database: 2092/4628 - Release Date: 11/20/11
> Internal Virus Database is out of date.
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>


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Oh Rob! If I hadn't had ankle surgery on Friday I'd more than happy to do
it. I'm only a couple of hours away, could get photos, visit grandbabies
and get to a couple of quilt shops.

So sorry!! Please keep us updated on this adventure.

Hugs!

[mod note:  Sandy you get better.  And, I don't think I would drive into Atlanta
- did it last year for a Bob Seger concert - and it was HORRIBLE!!!  LOL...  
Get better!
hugz
rob
moderator]

that photo is magnificant.  Well done.


KathyDe
SoCal


________________________________
  From: Rob <robnewt@...>
To: SiCKDesigns@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 5:22 AM
Subject: [SiCKDesigns] Anyone live in Atlanta? - FYI - My OT request  - more
info, and another request



 

"I just found now that one of my photos won the 2012 International Women's
Exhibit and is being shown at the Central Library Gallery at One Margret
Mitchell Street, Atlanta, Georgia. (see images here:
http://womeninfocusatlanta.com/virtural-exhibits/index.php/photos/1.html)"

It would be this photo:
http://womeninfocusatlanta.com/virtural-exhibits/pg_images/20120221_7791_4748886\
996.jpg


  

   .



[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Rob,
I googled CUSTOM SCREEN PRINT FABRIC and found several online.  Some are more
commercial than others, meaning they are not interested in small runs.  At least
one does small runs.  I would expect that the run will be 25.00 a yard or more,
but if it is the picture I saw in the display, she is so right.  It will be
beautiful as sheers on a window.  These were not the t-shirt places, only look
at ones that show and talk about fabrics by the yard.
Jane

[moderator's note:
Jane - thank you so much!  Why did I not think of screen printing?  Doh...  
THIS is why I come to this list with my questions.  You all are a wealth of
information.
I consider you all my own personal set of encyclopedias!  <grin>
hugz
rob
moderator]

Rob:

That is a wonderful picture. Where did you take it?
I would hope that they put it into a Matt and frame.
It really is a great picture, invoked my childhood.
Thank you so much for sharing it.

Holly

[moderator's note:
Holly, Oh I wish I was that talented. NO, that was taken by a friend of mine who
lives in British Columbia, Canada.  We met eons ago when we both lived on a
remote island in the Bahamas.  We became chosen sisters over the years.  Her
work is breathtaking.
hugz
rob
moderator]

Hi Jan

If you have a Designer SE, you do  not need a reader/writer.  the designer SE
can use most memory sticks.  Your SE should have come with a cd that will allow
you to convert other design formats to VIP or VP3 (preferred format).  Contact 
your local dealer, if you don't have your cd.  If you don't have a dealer, you
can email me through the yahoo group, and I'll help you find a dealer who is
local to you.  I am a Husqvarna dealer in Ontario.

Lise


--- In SiCKDesigns@yahoogroups.com, "Jan" <sewday@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know where I can get a reader/writer for my Husqvarna at a very
reasonable price? Shipping costs is killing me wanting to order one even
> if it is available.     Jan
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