Oh my, I had no idea when I asked this question that it would be so confusing.

I have no intention of stealing a design, I am only going to take fabric cut it to pieces & then sew it back together again with a different look. I am only one person & no I will not be "mass" producing quilts. In the end I still think the client should purchase the fabric & I will only charge for labor. This way we all should be safe. Thanks to everyone for their take on this.