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Old 06-09-2013, 11:59 AM
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Rose S.
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This discussion always interests me. A few years ago I purchased a purse pattern...did not think about copyright. I was not planning on making any to sell, either. On another quilt forum, this lady's copyright was brought up. I looked on my pattern, cannot remember exactly what it said. It wasn't that strict. Then I went to her website and she was so nasty about it, I will never ever buy another pattern from her. You would have thought she invented the purse itself. First of all, people that would buy a purse, are not people that will make one as a general rule.

I cannot remember the exact question about copyright and making them for charity or to sell...but her reply was so nasty that I just don't even like to see her on TV or anywhere. One of the phrases was that 'if you are reading this, this means you.' I checked her sight a while back when copyright was brought up, and it still says you cannot sell things made from her designs...that it is to protect her business.

To me, if they want to increase their business, include some kind label with their pattern and ask if you will place it where it can be seen.

Now I went to the site talked about here and all I saw at first was the Lone Star...which I don't see how in the world she can say is hers. Then I noticed the one was eagles, and two or three of the others were different. But still, I would run from her patterns if she has that attitude.

I have bought one pattern in the last few years, and I will eventually use it. But most things I see are just a jumping off point for me.
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