Originally Posted by
bearisgray
What is the protocol if someone makes a quilt - completely on his/her own - and after it is completed, sees that it is very similar to a copyrighted pattern?
I know there is much interpretation, controversy, and speculation on this topic, but it is my understanding that the copyright is for the pattern and not the quilt. If your quilt is for personal use and you have not illegally obtained the copyrighted pattern, there should be no problem. This is my personal opinion, but I seriously doubt a copyright holder of a pattern would go after one personal quilt. Also, I think if the quilt innocently looks like a copyrighted pattern, your conscience should be clear. After all, there has been no attempt to rob the copyright holder of the price of a pattern.