That is why I hardly ever buy patterns anymore, I make my own. I want the option to sell if I want to.
Originally Posted by ckcowl
Originally Posted by connie_1936
once you buy a pattern you own it and can do what you want with it unless there is a specific notice saying something different.
not necessarily- i recently finished a quilt from a pattern i purchased from a shop- sent them an email asking if it would be ok for me to sell the quilt- they let me know "NO it is not allowed-" i can display it- and show it off- but do not have permission to sell it-
if you use copyrighted patterns you are required to get permission from who ever holds that copyright to sell it- and you need to have the permission in writing. if it is in public domain (meaning the traditional blocks- that are not copyrighted) you can use them in a quilt- of your own design and sell them- but you can NOT use someone elses copyrighted design and sell it legally without permission.