Most of you probably know about the whole legal kerfuffle over the trademarking of the term Stitch'n'Bitch (and if you don't go see all the good stuff Jenna has written about it). However you might not know about the controversy in Madoc Ontario (population, a handful) as reported in The Community Press, Eastern Edition (February 3, 2006).
Here's a few excerpts scanned from the newspaper, because some of you might think I was making this up:
Pretty funny eh? My father-in-law (who lives in a neighbouring town) knew I would get a kick out of this. And he was right.
The big question is: will SFSE go after the beleaguered Pastor for trademark infringement?
All the pics are just showing up as "Image not Avaialbe" - this is the same as the baby sleeves as well.
Posted by: Teresa | March 20, 2006 at 11:40 AM
Your images aren' showing up. Thought you might want to know...
Posted by: Mia | March 20, 2006 at 11:42 AM
No images here either.... :)
Posted by: Cara | March 20, 2006 at 11:44 AM
Alas, no images...
Posted by: Chris | March 20, 2006 at 11:57 AM
oh btw your images arenot showing up...is there something wrong cause i can't see the pictures.
Posted by: martin m | March 20, 2006 at 12:18 PM
I can see the baby sleeves.
My mom was stitchin' and bitchin' sixty years ago, so it's hardly a modern turn of phrase!
Posted by: Mary de B | March 20, 2006 at 02:26 PM
Heh, they probably WILL go after that pastor...
Posted by: Chris | March 20, 2006 at 02:44 PM
I agree with Mary - Stitch N Bitch is hardly a new term. Sadly, I could see them going after this pastor. Completely rediculous, but I could see it happening.
Posted by: Kathy | March 20, 2006 at 04:10 PM
How about Stitch n Beeyotch?
Witchy Stitchers
or, to be serious,
Sister Stitchers
Images showing now.
Posted by: anne | March 20, 2006 at 04:50 PM
So, what did they choose?
Posted by: naomi | March 20, 2006 at 08:56 PM
I see them now. Poor man.
Posted by: Gloria | March 21, 2006 at 02:28 PM
Hey Madoc isn't that far from where I live (45 mins) and I didn't even know that they had a knitting store! Not surprised about the complaints - there seem to be two groups out here in the country; transplants from the city and rooted stumps from the country - they can be a bit rigid and easily shocked at "changes to the way things always have been" - it is funny what makes big news out here! :)
Posted by: Cynthia | March 21, 2006 at 11:19 PM
Hilarious. And I think the big question is: What did you suggest, for a chance at $25 store credit?
Posted by: alison | March 22, 2006 at 01:10 AM