tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post4835329782710166408..comments2024-03-15T20:59:15.518+01:00Comments on Follow the White Bunny: Saying Goodbye to Digital PatternsNicole Follow the White Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11552647840902000310noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-71079787503097530862015-03-30T14:08:05.956+02:002015-03-30T14:08:05.956+02:00Thank you for your comment! I agree with many of t...Thank you for your comment! I agree with many of the points you mention. I'm currently in the process of having some of my patterns printed and preparing an online workshop (and hoping for a commission or two) so while I definitely have a much reduced income, I decided to take another road. We'll see where it leads... :) Nicole Follow the White Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11552647840902000310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-6943210807539604282015-03-28T18:04:35.841+01:002015-03-28T18:04:35.841+01:00This is terrible! I hadn't heard anything abou...This is terrible! I hadn't heard anything about this until now (I'm not an independent seller - yet -, I'm in the US, and I have avoided shopping for some months as I've been working on saving up money). Have you considered emailing patterns to people? I realize that is a LOT more time and effort, but at least you could continue selling. Maybe I'm missing a crucial detail about your business, but I read this on Etsy's blog: "Some of you have also asked if the new VAT rules apply to digital items that are delivered to customers by email. At least in the UK, the government has taken the position that PDFs manually emailed by sellers are not covered by the new rules." I think it's great that you have a plan to take your business in a new direction and I can understand why you wouldn't want to deal with this mess of new tax law, but as I recall you had some beautiful patterns and it is such a shame they are no longer available! Someone asked if there is a petition or some organized response to this flawed tax law - it would be cool if you added a page to your website with the patterns you can no longer sell with an explanation and link to where people can register their complaints about the new VAT regulations. You are absolutely an artist, btw (we've got to stop limiting that term to people that went to art school or have been "discovered" by the "art world"! A tax that targets (even if done inadvertently) so many independent artists and business owners (many, if not the majority, that are women) is unconscionable. I don't think many of mind if Amazon or other big corporations (I'm not one of those people that considers corporations "people") are held accountable to paying their fair share, especially in this times of austerity, but micro-businesses and the Internet are a huge boon for women everywhere - women who have hit the glass ceiling, who don't get equal pay or respect in the corporate world, who need a way to earn while being there for their children, who need to save up some money to get out of abusive situations, who are disabled or have a health condition that limits their ability to work full time jobs, or simply artists that feel stifled in conventional jobs and can make beautiful things in their spare time that should be shared with the public! One post I read (may have been the Etsy one) suggested sellers consult a tax attorney! Seriously?! I'm going to look up other UK/European sellers I've downloaded patterns from to see if they are still available. I wish you all the best in all of your endeavors! osofinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11150000491582725269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-8469337649978825622015-01-08T03:14:43.481+01:002015-01-08T03:14:43.481+01:00This makes me very sad. My daughter fell in love ...This makes me very sad. My daughter fell in love with your foxes and is finally old enough to embroider. I can understand and wish you the best! Dawn Elizablethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01322715234347731272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-32757139285644655722014-12-25T05:52:56.278+01:002014-12-25T05:52:56.278+01:00Someone once told me that a crafter creates with h...Someone once told me that a crafter creates with her hands and artist creates with her heart. You are most define an artist. Embrace it; it's a good thing!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13853081899481225586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-7585677310474114622014-12-15T20:42:42.540+01:002014-12-15T20:42:42.540+01:00Thanks so much!Thanks so much!nicole follow the white bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576775837134259637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-38106904284097432242014-12-15T20:42:29.446+01:002014-12-15T20:42:29.446+01:00Thank you :) Thank you :) nicole follow the white bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576775837134259637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-22133562820825160532014-12-15T20:41:52.473+01:002014-12-15T20:41:52.473+01:00Thanks Joanie. Sorry to hear you closed your shop!...Thanks Joanie. Sorry to hear you closed your shop!nicole follow the white bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576775837134259637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-66926239091980599762014-12-15T20:41:05.672+01:002014-12-15T20:41:05.672+01:00thank you :) thank you :) nicole follow the white bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576775837134259637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-91779344363132312702014-12-15T20:40:46.479+01:002014-12-15T20:40:46.479+01:00I'd love to have you in my class :)I'd love to have you in my class :) nicole follow the white bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576775837134259637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-19911849548695870382014-12-15T20:40:11.628+01:002014-12-15T20:40:11.628+01:00It's a side effect of rules aimed at big tax-e...It's a side effect of rules aimed at big tax-evading companies. The EU definitely have not thought it through very well...nicole follow the white bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576775837134259637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-11291783601946776562014-12-15T20:38:35.562+01:002014-12-15T20:38:35.562+01:00There's plenty of action going on and it might...There's plenty of action going on and it might all just solve itself in the end. I'm content with the path I have chosen for now though. :) nicole follow the white bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576775837134259637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-12195027065169035852014-12-15T20:37:20.410+01:002014-12-15T20:37:20.410+01:00That wouldn't be an option for me. And US base...That wouldn't be an option for me. And US based companies would face the same rules if they want to sell to EU countries. It's possible I will just have fewer patterns but printed ones. Printing patterns is a long and expensive process though.... nicole follow the white bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576775837134259637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-83236734082066469092014-12-15T19:55:10.721+01:002014-12-15T19:55:10.721+01:00Is it possible to sell through a different company...Is it possible to sell through a different company (such as in the US) that can distribute the patterns? It just stinks the way governments keep hampering small businesses.Shayla Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13710155633524566853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-29810918316433420062014-12-14T19:05:03.987+01:002014-12-14T19:05:03.987+01:00How can you not call yourself an artist? What is d...How can you not call yourself an artist? What is different about an artist from an original craftsman or woman? Get on, girl! You are an artist! I hope that this unequal aspect of VAT law gets dealt with soon so that artists such as yourself can sell pdf patterns again. Has anyone got a petition up?Angel Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915392156232711695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-18020700730784325052014-12-12T15:43:34.231+01:002014-12-12T15:43:34.231+01:00I very regularly buy downloadable patterns myself ...I very regularly buy downloadable patterns myself too, not sure what my favourite sellers will do...Nicole Follow the White Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11552647840902000310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-13693601337041644082014-12-12T14:20:42.548+01:002014-12-12T14:20:42.548+01:00Nicole,
All I can think is that this is so sad. ...Nicole, <br />All I can think is that this is so sad. It was such an easy way for you to earn money from your incredible talent. Wonderful for all of us to be able to stitch up your patterns at the drop of a hat. What can they be thinking? It will be stifling to many independent artists and designs such as yourself. It is just so sad.<br />TerriSueTerriSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00161769399124744018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-51022985173248503862014-12-12T13:45:59.790+01:002014-12-12T13:45:59.790+01:00This tax thing sounds so irritating.
Really looki...This tax thing sounds so irritating. <br />Really looking forward to your next class ~ I was too busy last round! Elsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410432918093105452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-44878555882101283272014-12-12T09:14:57.094+01:002014-12-12T09:14:57.094+01:00I agree, Celtic Thistle. It is bad news for all of...I agree, Celtic Thistle. It is bad news for all of us creative types, not just the sellers of the patterns, as there will be far fewer downloadable patterns available for us to choose from.modflowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08272448265749188953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-68700911025540012472014-12-12T08:36:32.953+01:002014-12-12T08:36:32.953+01:00This new tax rule seems to be so badly thought out...This new tax rule seems to be so badly thought out, it surely wasn't meant to discourage micro businesses but that appears to be what is happening. Best wishes for an exciting and creative 2015Celtic Thistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033484481693226138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-12837077398539892962014-12-12T03:46:55.132+01:002014-12-12T03:46:55.132+01:00All of your embroidery is so beautiful, I can'...All of your embroidery is so beautiful, I can't wait to see where it will take you next year!Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06027996271044901818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-45375446117790126462014-12-11T19:32:06.873+01:002014-12-11T19:32:06.873+01:00You are totally an artist! And that flower bear is...You are totally an artist! And that flower bear is my kind of bear! Good luck with your new direction - sounds exciting!thestitchsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13384278915208501231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-11708762066510157962014-12-11T17:44:01.081+01:002014-12-11T17:44:01.081+01:00I'm sure only good things will come. Seeing yo...I'm sure only good things will come. Seeing your stitches is always a joy. I closed up shop too. Silly EU regulations hurst small businesses in so many ways. Big businesses are turning their backs too. We're becoming insignificant in the global economy :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-60805621010346629032014-12-11T17:23:39.241+01:002014-12-11T17:23:39.241+01:00You *are* an artist and I'm excited to see wha...You *are* an artist and I'm excited to see what you make because your work is always lovely.Beached Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14852806354397451978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-82384109627671235222014-12-11T15:51:50.567+01:002014-12-11T15:51:50.567+01:00That's very kind thank you :)That's very kind thank you :) Nicole Follow the White Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11552647840902000310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231851009583519283.post-72566094741586983962014-12-11T14:48:19.016+01:002014-12-11T14:48:19.016+01:00Hope the sea is calm for you in your new journey x...Hope the sea is calm for you in your new journey xIndiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04502249142776359683noreply@blogger.com