Originally Posted by hannajo
I guess what I am getting at is more of the social/ethical issue. I'm trying to get a sense of the atmosphere in the quilting arena.
I know for me, if I designed or made a quilt and someone copied it partially or totally, I wouldn't be offended, even if they made money from it. However, I just make quilts, it's not how I make my living. I might feel differently if that were the case.
Plus, it's unethical to teach a class unless everyone PURCHASES the pattern.You can't buy one and photocopy it. It's also not acceptable to make a photocopy of a quilt pattern for a friend so she doesn't have to buy a pattern.