Originally Posted by mgrhs
I'm also kinda of scared now to and design a new block if I don't spend hours on line making sure someone out there hasn't already done the same block.
I do a lot of rag quilts that are one of a kind, that are donated for charities. If someone happens to have done ths same thing before me am I stealing?
I dont think you need to be afraid to design blocks, quilts, quilt layouts or any of these activities. And your rag quilts for charity are fine..
What is a risk is taking something that is unique that you have seen and reproduce it.
Most people do not fit into the "stealing" category. Just use your common sense..dont let this scare you into NOT being creative and enjoying your craft...