Market Bag Sale, 2010!

For the past several months I've been sewing up a storm trying to get this Market Bag Sale ready by July 1st, but the best laid plans sometimes get sidetracked. My longtime companion kitty, 16-year-old Sprocket who sailed through radiation therapy last August for feline hyperthyroid, became seriously ill in mid June. He has impaired liver function and an unidentified large mass in his jaw that is affecting his 7th cranial nerve and balance. All my time and energy the last two weeks has been taking care of him. So belatedly, the Market Bag Sale is finally here!

Ordering
E-mail me at:
sprocket.trials AT gmail.com with your order
and I will quote you a shipping price.

California residents will be charged sales tax.

I ship to all 50 States, and I can ship FedEx Ground to
Canada and Puerto Rico. Those rates are reasonable.

Payment
I accept personal checks, money orders and credit cards at Paypal at:
customerservice AT betsyrosslinens.com

Hurry. This Sale Ends August 25th, 2010.

MARGET BAGS

You will not find a more sturdy, long lasting bag anywhere on the market commercially. I have Market Bags in daily use I made over eight years ago and I still get compliments on them from store clerks. They are beautiful as well as serviceable and durable. Several times clerks have looked for the bar code on the bag, thinking I purchased it somewhere in the store. They are quite surprised when I tell them it is my own shopping bag.

I've carried large watermelons and bricks in my Market Bags--they really hold up! My Market Bags are lovingly made through a hand bonding process where a colorful cotton print is heat-glued to heavy canvas. That process makes the bag extra sturdy and gives it stiffness so it can stand up on it's own. All the weight bearing seams are double sewn. And you won't find a bag like this where you have such a wide variety of fabrics in the collection. There are over 150 prints to chose from on my COTTON PAGE, and over 50 prints in the Limited Edition Cotton Collection.

The Market Bag is approximately 12 inches wide, 7 inches deep and stand 14 inches tall. It has the same shape and sizing as a paper grocery sack. It comes standard with short, black nylon strap handles and regularly sells for $36.00. Muslin liner, matching fabric straps and metal feet are extra. Price List.

Today, I'm putting up for sale a selection of Limited Edition and One-of-a-Kind Market Bags with additional features at a significant savings.

If you don't see a bag you like from the collection below, you can order a Market Bag from the COTTON PAGE with a free muslin liner for only $29.00 plus shipping and handling.

410 Tough Dogs

This is a Limited Edition Bag.
It comes with a free muslin liner and upgraded brown nylon straps.
Regularly, this bag would sell for $45.00 but it is on sale for only $27.00!
Only one available at this price.

415b Dog Bones on Blue

This is a Limited Edition Bag.
It comes with a free muslin liner and upgraded brown nylon straps.
Regularly, this bag would sell for $45.00 but it is on sale for only $27.00!
Only one available at this price.

418b Kitties Chasing Mice

This is a Limited Edition Bag.
It comes with a free muslin liner.
Regularly, this bag would sell for $42.00 but it is on sale for only $27.00!
Only one available at this price.

438 Old Labels II

This is a Limited Edition Bag.
It comes with a free muslin liner and upgraded brown nylon straps.
Regularly, this bag would sell for $45.00 but it is on sale for only $27.00!
Only one available at this price.

470 Football Vintage

This is a Limited Edition Bag.
It comes with a free muslin liner and upgraded brown nylon straps.
Regularly, this bag would sell for $45.00 but it is on sale for only $27.00!
Only one available at this price.

501 Tropical Black

This is a Limited Edition Bag.
It comes with a free muslin liner.
Regularly, this bag would sell for $42.00 but it is on sale for only $27.00!
Only one available at this price.

813a Cowboy Hats

This is a Limited Edition Bag.
It comes with a free muslin liner.
Regularly, this bag would sell for $42.00 but it is on sale for only $27.00!
Only one available at this price.

912 Red Butterfly
This is a One-of-a-Kind Bag. There is no other bag like it.
SOLD OUT!

918 Frogs
This is a One-of-a-Kind Bag. There is no other bag like it.
It comes with a free muslin liner, upgraded brown nylon straps and metal feet.
Regularly, this bag would sell for $54.00 but it is on sale for only $29.00!

919 Black Burgundy Floral
This is a One-of-a-Kind Bag. There is no other bag like it.
It comes with a free muslin liner and metal feet.
Regularly, this bag would sell for $54.00 but it is on sale for only $29.00!

920 Mocha Kitty Pink & Blue
This is a One-of-a-Kind Bag. There is no other bag like it.
It comes with a free muslin liner, upgraded brown nylon straps and metal feet.
Regularly, this bag would sell for $54.00 but it is on sale for only $29.00!

927 Waving Kitty
This is a One-of-a-Kind Bag. There is no other bag like it.
It comes with a free muslin liner and metal feet.
Regularly, this bag would sell for $54.00 but it is on sale for only $29.00!

933 Fan Swirl Turquoise
This is a Limited Edition Bag.
It comes with a free muslin liner and matching fabric straps.
Regularly, this bag would sell for $48.00 but it is on sale for only $29.00!
Only one available at this price.

934 Paisley Brown
This is a One-of-a-Kind Bag. There is no other bag like it.
It comes with a free muslin liner, matching fabric straps and metal feet.
Regularly, this bag would sell for $54.00 but it is on sale for only $29.00!

935 States Yellow
This is a One-of-a-Kind Bag. There is no other bag like it.
It comes with a free muslin liner, matching fabric straps and metal feet.
Regularly, this bag would sell for $54.00 but it is on sale for only $29.00!

946 Wine Server
This is a One-of-a-Kind Bag. Although another bag has been made
from the same print, it did not have these special features.
It comes with a free muslin liner, matching fabric straps and metal feet.
Regularly, this bag would sell for $54.00 but it is on sale for only $29.00!

950 Asian Patchwork
This is a Limited Edition Bag.
It comes with a free muslin liner and upgraded brown nylon straps.
Regularly, this bag would sell for $45.00 but it is on sale for only $27.00!
Only one available at this price.

955 Bluebell
This is a One-of-a-Kind Bag. There is no other bag like it.
It comes with a free muslin liner and metal feet.
Regularly, this bag would sell for $54.00 but it is on sale for only $29.00!

MARKET BAG EURO

The new addition to the Market Line is the Market Bag Euro. The Market Bag Euro is approximately 16 inches wide, 6 inches deep and 12 inches tall. It comes standard with a muslin liner, short black nylon straps and regularly costs $42.00. They are fun and easy to carry, and can be used as a beach bag, book tote, over sized purse--and of course as an ultra stylish market bag.

It is now on sale for only $32.00!

Matching fabric straps, metal feet and inside pockets are extra. Order and pay for a Market Bag Euro in any fabric on my COTTON PAGE by July 31st, midnight ET and you automatically are entered in the Pray For Aidan Raffle, a $5.00 value!

MARKET PURSES

The Market Purse was originally only made in Basque themes for the Buffalo store in Wyoming. Since I pulled my items out of the store in 2008, all of these bags sat unfinished for over a year.
These bags are currently discontinued.
The Market Purse is approximately 14 inches wide,
5 inches deep and 11 inches tall.
Regularly, these bags would sell for $45.00.

All the Market Purses below
are on sale for only $19.50!
Asian Scene Cream
This is a one-0f-a-kind bag. There are no others like it.
This bag has metal feet, over-the-shoulder matching fabric straps
and a muslin liner with two inside pockets.

344 Green Tea

This is a one-0f-a-kind bag. SOLD OUT!

401 Cats on Black

This is a one-0f-a-kind bag. There are no others like it.
This bag has over-the-shoulder matching fabric straps
and a muslin liner with two inside pockets.

407 Cat Faces
This is a one-0f-a-kind bag. There are no others like it.
This bag has over-the-shoulder matching fabric straps
and a muslin liner with two inside pockets.

415 Bones
This is a one-0f-a-kind bag. There are no others like it.
This bag has over-the-shoulder matching fabric straps
and a muslin liner with two inside pockets.

440 Chocolate Pink
This is a one-0f-a-kind bag. There are no others like it.
This bag has over-the-shoulder matching fabric straps
and a muslin liner with two inside pockets.

MINI MARKET BAGS

The Mini Market Bag was also designed for the Buffalo store.
These bags are currently discontinued.
The Mini Market Bag is approximately 14 inches wide, 5 inches deep
and 8 inches tall. It comes with a muslin liner.
Regularly, these bags sold for $30.00. They are now on sale for over 60% off!

336 Asian Orchid Pink & Green SOLD!

This is a one of a kind bag. There are no others like it.
SOLD! $9.75!

918 Frogs

This is a one of a kind bag. There are no others like it,
although there is a Market Bag in the same print.
It has a trapezoid shape, with a white muslin liner
and short, upgraded brown nylon straps. Now on sale for only $9.75!

459 Angel Tidings SOLD!

This is a one of a kind bag. There are no others like it.
SOLD! $8.75!

Ordering
E-mail me at:
sprocket.trials AT gmail.com with your order
and I will quote you a shipping price.
California residents will be charged sales tax.
I ship to all 50 States, and I can ship FedEx Ground to
Canada and Puerto Rico. Those rates are reasonable.

Payment
I accept personal checks, money orders and credit cards at Paypal at:
customerservice AT betsyrosslinens.com

Hurry. This Sale Ends August 25th, 2010.

Raffle for Pray For Aidan & Market Bag Sale

Raffle for Pray For Aidan

I want to tell you about a Raffle Drawing that is occurring throughout the month of July to benefit a sweet little four-year-old boy, Aidan. On February 16, 2008, just 5 days short of his 2nd birthday – Aidan nearly drowned in a pond near his grandfather's house. It is unknown how long he was under water before he was revived.

I first learned about Aidan from my friend Sharon Zambito, and her company SugarEd Productions when she made a donation for a raffle to benefit the family. I was so touched by Aidan's story and the family's struggle that I immediately wanted to do the same. So I went to work and started sewing. The Raffle Drawing and Market Bag Sale are both on throughout July, 2010.

What Betsy Ross Linens is donating:

This photo shows the Grand Prize.
Total value is $263.00 and consists of:

1 Fleece & Patchwork Flannel Baby Throw Blanket ~ Value $75.00
1 Fleece & White Panne Throw Blanket ~ Value $45.00
1 One-of-a-kind Market Bag with liner and metal feet ~ Value $54.00
1 One-of-a-kind Market Bag Euro with liner and metal feet ~ Value $54.00
1 Standard Hot/Cold Pack ~ Value $27.00
1 Mini Hot/Cold Pack ~ Value $8.00

Let me show you some close up photos of the items you will be trying to win.

GRAND PRIZE
BLANKETS

The blanket on the left is a polar fleece and white panne throw. It measures approximately 45 inches x 59 inches. The panne has a nice sheen to it. It's very soft and machine washable. (You can choose another color only if it's in stock and ready to ship.) The blanket on the right is a polar fleece and flannel patchwork baby throw. It measures approximately 45 inches by 59 inches.
This blanket is also machine washable.

MARKET BAGS

This is a one-of-a-kind Market Bag. This bag is a versatile, all around shopping bag designed around a paper grocery sack. It stands up like a paper sack and folds up just like it too. It's made of heavy canvas hand bonded to a 100% cotton print. It measures 14 inches tall, 12 inches wide and 7 inches deep and comes standard with a magnetic snap closure. This bag has the added bonus of a muslin liner, metal feet and matching fabric straps.

MARKET BAG EURO


This is the new addition to the Market Bag Line, the Market Bag Euro. The bag pictured is a one-of-a-kind Market Bag Euro. It is constructed exactly like the regular Market Bag except its in a different shape and slightly larger. It measures approximately 15 1/2 inches wide, 12 inches tall and 6 inches deep and comes standard with a muslin liner and magnetic snap closure. This bag has the added bonus of metal feet and matching fabric straps.

HOT/COLD PACKS

I've been told by satisfied customers that my Hot/Cold Packs are best packs they've found anywhere. They can be heated in the microwave or put in the freezer for heat or cold. They are made from 100% cotton prints with a special blend of lavender flowers, peppermint leaves, rice and flax seed. The standard pack measures 8 inches wide by 24 inches long. The Mini Pack measures 4 inches wide by 12 inches long.

SECOND PRIZE

The Second Prize is your choice of eithr a Market Bag or Market Bag Euro with metal feet,
liner and matching fabric straps in the cotton fabric of your choice.
Here is my cotton page to choose from. Value: $54.00

THIRD PRIZE

The Third Prize is a Standard Hot/Cold Pack and Mini Hot/Cold Pack
in the cotton fabric of your choice.
Here is my cotton page to choose from. Value: $35.00

For those of you who are not familiar with my work, you can read what people are saying about my Hot/Cold Packs, Market Bag Line and throw blankets here.

HERE IS THE LINK TO PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS.

You will be able to purchase as many chances to win as you want, but only one prize per person. A single entry will cost $5.00, three tickets for $10.00 or seven tickets for $20.00. The Raffle starts at 12 am EST on July 1st and ends at 12 am PST on July 31st. The winners will be chosen a few days later and notified by E-Mail.

I'm really hoping you will look into your hearts and help little Aidan.


The Market Bag Sale will be posted tomorrow.

I apologize. Sprockey has been very ill and that has delayed the posting of the Market Bag Sale. I will post the Sale as soon as possible. Betsy

Coming in July: Market Bag Sale & Raffle For Aidan

Market Bags on Sale in July.

July Market Bag Sale

There are two big events I've planned for the entire month of July. The first is a sale on my Market Bags. These bags will go on sale at a significant savings. The 18 bags you see pictured above are either one-of-a-kind or limited edition bags. They all have the added bonus of a free muslin liner. Some bags come with matching fabric straps and some have metal feet. There will also be several discontinued Market Purses and Mini Market Bags. If you can't find a premade bag you like, you will be able to order a Market Bag or a Market Bag Euro at a significant savings. I'll have detailed photos and descriptions of all the bags pictured above when the sale starts on July 1st.

Raffle for Aidan

The second event is a Raffle Drawing for three prizes. Betsy Ross Linens is donating to a raffle that will be occurring throughout the month of July to benefit a sweet little four-year-old boy, Aidan. On February 16, 2008, just 5 days short of his 2nd birthday – Aidan nearly drowned in a pond near his grandfather's house. It is unknown how long he was under water before he was revived.

I first learned about Aidan from my friend Sharon Zambito, and her company SugarEd Productions when she made a donation for a raffle to benefit the family. I was so touched by Aidan's story and the family's struggle that I immediately wanted to do the same. So I went to work and started sewing. The Raffle Drawing will coincide with a Market Bag Sale.

What Betsy Ross Linens is donating:

This photo shows the Grand Prize.
Total value is $263.00 and consists of:

1 Fleece & Patchwork Flannel Baby Throw Blanket ~ Value $75.00
1 Fleece & White Panne Throw Blanket ~ Value $45.00
1 One-of-a-kind Market Bag with liner and metal feet ~ Value $54.00
1 One-of-a-kind Market Bag Euro with liner and metal feet ~ Value $54.00
1 Standard Hot/Cold Pack ~ Value $27.00
1 Mini Hot/Cold Pack ~ Value $8.00

The Second Prize is a Market Bag or Market Bag Euro with metal feet
in the fabric of your choice. Value: $54.00

The Third Prize is a Standard Hot/Cold Pack and Mini Hot/Cold Pack
in the fabric of your choice. Value: $35.00

For those of you who are not familiar with my work, you can read what people are saying about my Hot/Cold Packs, Market Bag Line and throw blankets here.

Raffle Tickets will be sold through the Pray For Aidan website, and I will provide you with the specific link to the Raffle before it starts along with close up photos and details on each item.

You will be able to purchase as many chances to win as you want, but only one prize per person. A single entry will cost $5.00, three tickets for $10.00 or seven tickets for $20.00. The Raffle will start at 12 am EST on July 1st and end at 12 am PST on July 31st. The winners will be chosen a few days later and notified by E-Mail.

I'm really hoping you will look into your hearts and help little Aidan.

Introducing the Market Bag Euro

This is the new Market Bag Euro, that I was working on developing back in December before I got sick.


The Market Bag Euro is constructed exactly like the regular Market Bag with all weight bearing seams double sewn. I take a fun cotton print and hand bond it to heavy duck (canvas). The Market Bag Euro comes standard with a white cotton muslin liner, magnetic snap closure and short, black vinyl straps. It sells for $42.00, plus shipping and handling. Custom length straps, inside pockets and metal feet are extra.

This is a Market Bag Euro with custom matching fabric straps and metal feet.


In this photo, you can see the comparison of the two different sizes. The Market Bag Euro is slightly larger than the standard Market Bag.


The regular Market Bag measures approximately 12" wide by 14" high and 7" deep. The Market Bag Euro measures approximately 16" wide by 12.5" high and 6" deep.

You will not find a more sturdy, long lasting bag anywhere on the market commercially. I have Market Bags in daily use I made over eight years ago and I still get compliments on them from store clerks. I've carried large watermelons and bricks in my Market Bags; they really hold up.

You can order the Market Bag Euro in all the prints on my regular cotton page.

Please note that there will be a big Market Bag sale coming in the month of July, so look for an announcement about that in the next week or so.

Upcoming Raffle

As many of you know, I have not had a chance to sew or create anything new since December. I have been up to my neck the last four months helping Mr. Sprocket get his new business started. I mostly manage the books but sometimes I have to be a messenger and pick up needed parts for delivery to a job site. Other times, it's to drive Mr. Sprocket around all day and into the late hours while he blankets an entire commercial area with his business card.

Over the next few weeks, I will be working on getting some of my best selling items together for a raffle to benefit a sweet, 4-year-old boy, Aidan. This will be a whole package that will include a Market Bag, Hot/Cold Packs, Throw Blankets and some Ornament/Package Toppers. So keep checking back for when the raffle will start.

You can read about Aidan and his story at this link: Pray for Aidan

Phil Spector Appeals Murder Conviction

On March 10th, 2010, Dennis Riordan filled an appeal on behalf of his client, Phil Spector for his second degree murder conviction in the death of Lana Clarkson. It has taken almost a year for Spector’s appeal to be filed with the second district court of appeals. MsNBC reports that the appeal is 148 pages long. In fact, the appellate court’s web site indicates that six days prior, Spector’s counsel first had to file a request to get approval of an over sized opening brief. When that filing was approved on March 10th, the appeal was filed the same day. Although the initial notice for the appeal was logged on June 1st, 2009, the defense filed at least ten extensions for more time to prepare their brief.

The appellate brief is B216425. The LA County District Attorney’s office is not involved in the appeal. That’s handled by the Attorney General’s office. The appellate court’s web site indicates the response from the Attorney General’s office is due Friday, April 9th, 2010. With such a lengthy brief, I would not be surprised if there are filings for extensions to respond by the Attorney General’s office.

For those of you living in the dark ages, Lana Clarkson was killed in the foyer of Spector’s mansion during the early morning hours of February 3rd, 2003. Spector’s first trial ended in a hung jury and declared a mistrial. He was convicted in his second trial on April 13th, 2009 and sentenced on May 29th, 2009. He received a sentence of 19 years to life. I covered a good portion of the first trial and every day of the second trial on Trials & Tribulations.

A big thank you to the T&T readers who wrote me to let me know that the appeal had been filed.

Continue reading here.......

I need to back up for a moment and let you know what’s been going on in the life of this true crime junkie. In the later part of last year, most of my energy was focused on filling holiday orders for my sewing business. About a week before Christmas, (right after I sent off my last order) I got very sick and it took me well over two months to recover. After recovering from what I think probably was that pesky “flying pig” flu, I developed a lingering deep seated cough that appeared to be linked to a sinus infection. It was a second round of very strong antibiotics that finally knocked it out of my system.

At one point in January I was starting to feel good and thought I could attend a pretrial hearing for Alan Jackson’s next case: The Lily Burk murder. The first day of testimony was Friday, January 20th and I took a ton of notes. However, the next day I had a relapse with my lung and sinus infection and was not able to get back to court the following Monday for the conclusion. (Judge’s don’t take kindly to someone in the gallery coughing their guts out every few minutes while there are witnesses on the stand.) Lily Burk’s murder is an absolutely tragic case and I still hope to put up my notes on that hearing if I ever get some free time to myself. In reality, I have several stories I’d love to finish (Cameron Brown notes, LA County Crime Lab) but I have no idea when that might happen.

That’s because lately, my life has not been my own. Ever since Mr. Sprocket entered the realm of being a self-employed service contractor, all of my free time is dedicated to help him in any way that he needs. I have to keep the business books, manage spending and sometimes help him with a repair on the While Whale Work Truck. Mostly though, my time has involved driving him around all day to make sales calls. That’s long hours in the car while he virtually blankets commercial establishments within the San Fernando Valley with his business card, looking for new clients. If you own a commercial business that utilizes refrigeration, or own a commercial building that is looking for a good rate on a HVAC service contract, please drop me an E-mail.

Consequently, my free time for attending court, blogging and sewing has been virtually nonexistent for the past several months. As much as I’d love to get back inside a courtroom, our livelihood rests on Mr. Sprocket’s shoulders and my first responsibility is to helping him achieve his business start-up goals.

In the mean time, T&T is very fortunate to have donchais, ritanita and CaliGirl9 to keep you, our readers out there up-to-date on other high-profile cases in the news. I hope y’all will let them know how much you appreciate their efforts.

And that brings me up to now. Today, Mr. Sprocket is out getting parts for an unexpected repair on the White Whale leaving me with a little personal time to report on Spector’s appeal.

At 148 pages, one can’t help but expect that the kitchen sink is in there, somewhere.

I inquired with the appellate court about obtaining a copy of the brief but was surprised to learn that they do not have the facilities to provide copies to the media or general public. I was informed that I could come in and view the brief but if I wanted a copy, I would have to either hire a service to come and make a copy (the clerk gave me the name and phone number of a service who does this) or I could bring in my own copy machine and copy the brief myself. Access to a power outlet would be provided.

I informed Mr. Sprocket where I would need to go Monday morning and that I would need the car and the little rolling cart so I could easily take our copier, plenty of ink cartridges and lots of paper to go make a copy of the brief.

I’m betting that the news outlets that did report on the appeal filing, received a copy of the brief directly from Spector’s attorney’s.

Linda Deutsch of the Associated Press reported that the appeal asks “....they throw out his second degree murder conviction on grounds of judicial error and prosecutorial misconduct.”

The AP and other news sources indicate that one of the many issues raised in the appeal were the five 1101b (prior bad act) witnesses that Judge Filder ruled were admissible to testify. The AP article states:

They said prosecutors improperly used the women's testimony to persuade jurors to convict Spector "based on his bad character and evil propensities." They said that was impermissible under the law.

The prosecution originally had many more individuals they tried to get in to testify who had encounters with Spector and guns. I remember when Doron Weinberg presented his motions in court objecting to the testimony of the five women. I believe he argued that this testimony could not be allowed because it was character evidence. I put up the prosecution’s response to this motion on T&T here where Alan Jackson details the “Doctrine of Chances” and the “Doctrine of Corroboration.”

Another issue in the appeal is regarding the testimony of LA County Coroner investigator Jaime Lintemoot and what she specifically observed on Clarkson’s wrists at the scene.

The Associated Press article indicates the appeal states:

In the appeal, attorney Dennis Riordan outlined errors he said were committed by Superior Court Judge Larry Paul Fidler in both trials, calling one of the judge's actions "startling."

The appeal said that occurred when Fidler allowed prosecutors in the second trial to show jurors a videotape from a hearing held outside the presence of Spector and his jury in the first trial. On the tape, they said, the judge was seen interpreting the action of a key forensic witness testifying about the position of blood spatter on Clarkson's body.

I know exactly what the brief is talking about here.

Jaime Lintemoot was prosecutor Truc Do’s witness. During Weinberg’s initial cross, he was asking her where she observed blood spatter on Clarkson’s wrists. Part of the problem with all the testimony of where the blood spatter was on Clarkson’s wrists, the correct anatomical names were not being used to describe the areas of the wrists. This occurred with virtually every witness who testified about the wrists.

In any medical diagram, the full view of the human body is depicted with the arms turned out and the palms up. This side of the body is called the front of the body or “anterior” and the backside of the body is called the posterior. This means that the little finger side of the writs would be called the medial edge (close to the body) and the thumb side of the wrists would be considered the outside or more correctly the “lateral” edge of the body, even though when our hands are naturally turned palm down, our thumbs appear to be on the “inside.” All throughout the trial, the lateral and medial edge of Clarkson’s wrists were called interchangeably either “inner” and “outer” completely confusing the issue, including Lintemoot when she testified on the stand.

Lintemoot had to be called back to the stand by the prosecution for redirect to correct a misstatement she made in cross, identifying where she saw the “mist like” blood spatter.

When the defense presented their case, one of their forensic witnesses (Off the top of my head, I believe it was Dr. Spitz) testified that the blood spatter had to have been in a totally different area of the wrist, supporting their theory that Lana Clarkson was holding the weapon when it discharged inside her mouth.

On cross examination of the defense witness, the prosecution presented the video tape evidence of Jaime Lintemoot testifying at the FIRST trial. Within that small piece of video tape, Judge Fidler is on the tape, clarifying for the record where Lintemoot is indicating on her wrists she saw the mist like blood spatter.

In Spector’s appellate motion for a new trial, it appears they are contesting Fidler’s ruling that allowed this piece of video tape (that included Fidler) to be played to the second jury.

I remember when this evidence was presented in court and the objections Weinberg made to allowing the jury to see this testimony (that included Fidler) from the first trial. I clearly remember Fidler telling Weinberg in response to his objections, something to the effect that he had "the best seat in the house" (his chair sits higher than the witness stand) and he could clearly see from his vantage point where Jaime Lintemoot was indicating on her wrists.

There are several other issues the media mentions and you can read about them in the links below.

Once I obtain a complete copy of the motion, I hope to have it up on the web in either a PDF format somewheres or significant sections transcribed on the blog.

Sprocket

BBC News

MsNBC

2010 Clearance Sale Part II

My Etsy Store has all my current inventory.
 
2010 Inventory Clearance Sale: Table Linens

THIS SALE IS NOW CLOSED.

These table linens are in stock and ready to ship. The rock-bottom clearance prices are for the inventory listed and not for additional items ordered in the same print, if available. Table linens will eventually be phased out of my product line so this is a great opportunity to save big on napkins, place mats and table runners while they are still available.

Ordering

E-mail me at sprocket.trials AT gmail.com
with your order and I will quote you a shipping price and total.

Shipping

All orders under 13oz ship USPS First Class Package Rate.
All others ship either USPS or FedEx Ground, which ever is the least expensive.

Payment

There are several payment options. You can pay me via the payment link on the blog page where you can pay with a credit card. I also accept payment via Paypal, personal check or money order. If paying through Paypal, the E-mail address payment is: customerservice@betsyrosslinens.com

Napkins, Place Mats & Tea Napkin Sets

803 Tossed Horseshoes
(1 set available = 12 pieces total: $14.50)
Flower & Vine (1 set available = 12 pieces total: $14.50)

Each set shown contains 2 rectangular place mats, 2 large napkins and 8 tea napkins.
Normally the price for these items would be $48.00.
Your total savings is 70% off the regular price!

328 Asian Blooms (1 set available = 8 pieces total: $11.50)
813 Cowboy Hats Small (1 set available = 8 pieces total: $11.50)
442 Peppers (1 set available = 8 pieces total: $11.50)
435 Old Labels (1 set available = 8 pieces total: $11.50)
438 Old Labels 2 (1 set available = 8 pieces total: $11.50)
437 Lemon (1 set available = 8 pieces total: $11.50)
436 Apples (1 set available = 8 pieces total: $11.50)

Each set contains 2 rectangular place mats, (not shown)
2 large napkins (not shown) and 4 tea napkins (shown).
Normally the price for these items would be $38.00.
Your total savings is 70% off the regular price!

Napkins & Place Mats Sets

402 Calico Cats Blue (1 set available = 4 pieces total: $8.50)
421 Butterfly Stamps (1 set available = 4 pieces total: $8.50)
541 Cactus Armadillo (1 set available = 4 pieces total: $8.50)
327 Asian Lilac (1 set available = 4 pieces total: $8.50)
838 Lodge (1 set available = 4 pieces total: $8.50)

Each set contains 2 place mats (not shown),
and 2 napkins (shown).
Normally the price for these items would be $28.00.
Your total savings is 70% off the regular price!

If you have any questions about these items, please E-mail me at:
sprocket.trials AT gmail.com

2010 Clearance Sale Part I

I'm starting off the New Year with a clearance sale on inventory. In 2010, Betsy Ross Linens is saying goodbye to the cotton cosmetic bag. They will no longer be made. All of my cotton cosmetic bag inventory is on sale at rock bottom prices.

Cotton Cosmetic Bags Clearance Sale

Ordering

E-mail me at sprocket.trials AT gmail.com with your order and I will quote you a shipping price and total.

Shipping

All orders under 13oz ship USPS First Class Package Rate. All others ship either USPS or FedEx Ground, which ever is the least expensive.

Payment

There are several payment options. You can pay me via the payment link on the blog page where you can pay with a credit card. I also accept payment via Paypal, personal check or money order. If paying through Paypal, the E-mail address payment is: customerservice@betsyrosslinens.com

Cosmetic Bag Matching Sets (Large & Small)

402 Calico Cats Pink (SOLD)
Indian Brown (Large & Small Set: $9.50; 1 set available)
450 Pink Butterfly (SOLD)
327 Asian Lilac (Large & Small Set: $9.50; 1 set available)

Soccer Black (Large & Small Set: $9.50; 1 set available)
837 Wild Game (Large & Small Set: $9.50; 1 set available
465 Baseballs & Bats (Large & Small Set: $9.50; 1 set available)
831 Trees Tan (Large & Small Set: $9.50; 1 set available)

Signature Line Small Western Bags

801 Buckin' Broncos (1 Small available $5.00)
803 Cowboy Gear Blue (3 Small available $5.00 each)
807 Pack Horses (1 Small available $5.00 each)
813 Cowboy Hats Small (4 Small available $5.00 each)
814 Indian Blanket Orange (1 Small available $5.00)
804 Cowboy Gear Black (2 Small available $5.00)

Miscellaneous Bags

541 Cactus Armadillo (SOLD)
464 Baseball Red ($4.25 1 Large Bag available)
Floral & Vine ($4.25 1 Large Bag available)

If you have any questions about these items, please E-mail me at: sprocket.trials AT gmail.com

Last Days for Discounts on Table Linens, Hot/Cold Packs, Fleece & Panne Blankets

There are just a few days left in 2009 for the following sales.

Octagon Table Linens

Rectangular Table Linens

Hot/Cold Packs

Fleece & Panne Throw Blankets

New Fabrics & Ideas

The last few weeks I've been shopping for new prints for next year. Over the next month or so, I will be uploading new images to my Photobucket flannel page and two cotton pages. A few are already uploaded however once I get all the new prints up, I'll let you know.

I have a few ideas for new products as well as improvements on standard favorites that I will introduce in the new year. I always welcome new ideas from you. If there is an idea you have for a new product or an improvement on a current item, please leave a comment here or drop me an E-mail.

There's still enough time to place an order for a Hot/Cold Pack or Blanket at the 2009 Sale rate and have it shipped Priority Mail to get there in time for Christmas.

Thank you so much for all your orders, making this one of the best seasons ever for Betsy Ross Linens. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas to all from me to you.