The very last thing I want to do is rekindle the copyright debate, however, I just received an email from Kimberly Skelton, the Customer Relations Manager at DRG, the publishers of Quilter's World. It seems that the email Dee received was incorrect and out dated. Kim's message reads as follows:
Dear *****,
I was forwarded your inquiry regarding the copyrights issue of making products from our patterns. I apologize that one of the customer service representatives used a very old script in replying to your inquiry.
We do not require that you obtain our permission for productions of projects made from our patterns, nor do we require that you indicate the copyrighted source of the pattern or idea. However, many people are interested in knowing the source of hand-crafted items, so it's a good feature to include when selling the project.
You can review our copyright bulletin if you have questions about our general copyright information. You can find the bulletin at http://www.drgnetwork.com/pages/copyrights/, or you can request a printed copy by sending a written request to:
Quilter’s World
Attn: Copyright information
306 East Parr Rd.
Berne, IN 46711-2159
I apologize for the inconvenience to you, and we wish you the best in all of your quilting! You may use this e-mail as verification that you can sell the products made from our patterns.
Warm regards,
Kim Skelton
Customer Relations Manager
DRG
Annie’s Attic, Clotilde, White Birches, Needlecraft Shop
I just want to set the record straight as far as what their policy is. Thought you should know. :)