Originally Posted by Moonpi
Instead of copying patterns, how about putting together a list of links related to quilting? There are tons out there.
This is what I was going to suggest :D:D:D
List sites with free patterns/tutorials . Maybe a section with some ideas for smaller beginner projects?
YouTube for free tutorials: maybe suggest certain key words for doing the searches ex: rotary cutting, piecing, 1/4" or scant 1/4" seams, paper/foundation piecing, sandwiching, basting quilt sandwiches, binding, applique (adding needle turned, raw edge, machine stitched) etc... Many people still do no know how to do internet searches :wink: or may pick up a tip or two to add to what they already know :D
A display board with pictures of different quilts, identifying the different blocks, techniques : tube quilting, Kaleidoscope, applique, etc... and have someone knowledgeable standing by it to answer questions and hand out the flyers with the web site info on it.
Maybe display some small quilted beginner's projects? Potholders, wall hangings, sewing machine covers, etc... to get their feet wet.
I think you can legally display any quilting patterns that you all have, you aren't selling them, altering them or anything... you are just displaying them as exmples for the public to view, showing them different quilt patterns and color ways.
It would be fun if you could display a pattern with several different quilts in different fabrics, quilting styles, to show the public too. Especially if it is an older pattern :D:D:D