Originally Posted by
Faintly Artistic
So many designers are writing "patterns" for old blocks, then claiming copyright. I NEVER buy patterns, especially for the old blocks. It bothers me that folks are charging $8+ for quilt patterns made from blocks that you can find anywhere.
I agree, you can't make a ninepatch quilt and claim copyrights on that pattern, maybe the instructions on how YOU put it together, but not the block. I love the paperpiece, but i can look at a pattern and go draw my own version on graph paper.