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Q: Nothing happens when I put the CD into my computer (PC).
A: The first thing is to make sure that you have found the disk on your computer, so that you can open it and open the files it contains. Go to 'My Computer'. You should see the Rainbow Disk in the list that appears. Click on this to open the disk, then double click on the file that has the name of your book followed by ‘.pdf’.
Q: The video files in my Rainbow Disks ebook are not working when I click on them (see below for African Drumming Workshop titles).
A: The video and sound files are embedded in the pdf file, so are played by Adobe Reader. Adobe Reader for the iPad (current version) will not read video and sound files. From January 2012 we have included the video files in a separate folder on the disk, so that they can be played directly by whatever media player you are using.
Q: The sound files on my African Drumming Workshop disk are not working when I click on them.
A: From December 2011 these ebooks have been updated. The video and sound files are now embedded in the pdf file, so are played by Adobe Reader. Adobe Reader for the iPad (current version) will not read video and sound files but these are now also included in a separate folder on the disk, so that they can be played directly. The previous version of these ebooks has sound files in mp3 format. If your computer has problems playing the sound files, this may be due to the software that you use to play .mp3 files. On a Mac, it works best if you use iTunes, and on a PC if you use Windows Media Player. On a PC, you need to set the playback software as a file association under the 'folder options' tab of the control panel. Also, it may help to copy all files to your hard disk rather than working from the CD. If necessary you can go into the folder of sound files and open them directly.
Q: The video files on my African Drumming Workshop disk are not working when I click on them.
A: From December 2011 these ebooks have been updated. The video and sound files are now embedded in the pdf file, so are played by Adobe Reader. Adobe Reader for the iPad will not read video and sound files but these are now also included in a separate folder on the disk, so that they can be played directly. The videos are mp4 files. There are various players that will play mp4 files but one of the best and easiest to deal with is VLC. You can download this free at www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/how_to_play_mp4_files.cfm
An alternative is Quicktime. Although this is a Mac program there is a Windows version. Go to : www.apple.com/quicktime/
Latest News
Two of our ebooks are in The Sewing Directory's Top Ten Sewing Books of 2011! At No.4 is One Simple Stitch by Helen M Stevens. At No.6 is Little Welsh Quilts by Mary Jenkins. Well done Helen and Mary. For more information go to: www.thesewingdirectory.co.uk/top-10-sewing-books-of-2011/
Now available: Jane Greenoff's latest ebook: Hardanger for the Horrified - Hardanger Embroidery made easy.
We're listed on the online Needlework Show! http://needleworkshow.com/index.html
Reviews
Excellent reviews of Hardanger for the Horrified by Jane Greenoff are now coming in:
'This book is ideal for beginners; the video clips really help to show you what you should be doing it's the next best thing to having someone in the room teaching you.'- The Sewing Directory
This is a wonderful CD - I have printed out a project and with the very easy to follow instructions I have completed successfully my first Hardanger piece! The videos are very easy to follow and make it crystal clear on exactly what to do. A fantastic way to learn this technique. I hope there will be many more books like this for stitching! P.S. Minimal computer skills are required!!!! - CT Swinton on Amazon.co.uk
There is a great new review of LIttle Welsh Quilts on The Sewing Directory:
'This [One Simple Stitch] is a great advance in embroidery technique books with the video instruction, it is much easier to follow and understand than any book I have read' - Karen Platt's Book Reviews
One Simple Stitch by Helen M Stevens has a great review in The Sewing Directory website: http://www.thesewingdirectory.co.uk/may-book-reviews/ : 'In this great e-book from Rainbow Disks Helen teaches a whole new approach to embroidery. She simplifies embroidery to such an extent that everyone will want to try.'
See the 3-page article in Patchwork & Quilting magazine, December issue, all about Vivienne Wells and Rainbow Disks! Click here to read the article. You can also see the full article on our Facebook page.
3D Cross Stitch Cards author Meg Evershed is called 'the queen of constructional cross stitch' in New Stitches review, their Issue 213.
Scrap Quilts for Babies and Toddlers has a great review in the Autumn issue of The Quilter, which also has a 2-page extract from Creative Fabric Techniques. See our Facebook page.
3D Cross Stitch Cards has a fab review on The Sewing Directory .
See the great review of Creative Fabric Techniques on Craftsville.
And the article about Rainbow Disks, with a review of Scrap Quilts for Babies and Toddlers on the Sewing Directory website: http://www.thesewingdirectory.co.uk/rainbow-disks/
Also, go to our Facebook page to see the review of Scrap Quilts for Babies and Toddlers, in Popular Patchwork.
Scrap Quilts for Babies and Toddlers by Katharine Guerrier - available now
3D Cross Stitch Cards by Meg Evershed - enhanced ebook with video clips of the author demonstrating techniques - available now
