It is obvious that this is a forum of people with exceptional quilting and intellectual ability. Maybe this is a nudge for all of us to brush up our creative skills, perhaps take a design class or two, and then be able to own our work completely. With a little training and EQ, we all have the ability to shine based on our own accomplishments and the satisfaction of knowing we owe nothing to anyone! Who knows, with this group of great minds, maybe this could release a whole new paradigm in design.
I admit that this thread has inspired me to take my own advice. I have taken a couple of classes in designing spirals and am starting one in bargello design. It is truly a joy to see a finished creation that started from scratch just out of my head and heart. The miracle is that your own design will look as good as any one else's and will truly be unique to you. (Kind of like our kids.)