I could not refuse a good friend the use of a pattern I had bought. Friends are friends and I want them to have the best. One reason I wouldn't feel bad about the use of a pattern is, I could sell that pattern after I was through with it and it not be a problem. If I truly had a problem in giving my friend the use of the pattern I woulod at least tell her I would gift it to her and we both should feel good.
Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
This topic has come up a few times, friends who want/assume they can use patterns that they know you have and the controversy with regard to the designer's rights to the pattern, not to mention the markup the retailer would have received, and the printer (etc).
So I have to ask. What is the difference between someone "sharing" a pattern and someone selling a used pattern here on QB? The only difference is that the original purchaser gets a few $$ but not anyone else in the loop.
Just curious - not judgemental. I've bought used books here and I guess now I'm questioning it.