Originally Posted by
madamekelly
So basically the problem only exists when a pattern is copied and distributed, or a pattern is used and not giving credit to the designer?
Yes, if you make a copy or copies of a pattern and then give or even try to sell it to your friend or members of your quilt guild that would be infringing on the copyright. If you enter the quilt in a quilt show the designer should be credited and not be claimed as your original design.