We don't know which quilt was used for the model - if it was a red, white, and blue something - there are many of them on QB - which one should get the credit?
If it was a disappearing 9-patch - who should get the credit? There are many of them on this board also.
When it comes to designs - let's take the 9-patch for example - how can that be copyrighted?
Or a rail fence?
There are some designs/patterns that do seem to be comparatively 'original' - and I don't mind conceding that they are copyrighted or copyrightable -
I just don't know where the line is - I made a version of blocks and stripes that I thought was 'original' - only to see it in some quilt book - and it strongly resembles 'warm wishes' - which I had never heard of until joining this board.