There have been law suits over using an image/expansion of international quilt artist in carpeting of 5 star hotel.
There’s other lawsuits over selling quilts made from patterns.
It’s not worth trying to defend yourself in court.
everyone walks a unique path. What works for me, might not work for you. Actually, that’s very good. We should not be all alike. My self image is; very creative. Why would I copy anyone? The best one to me is learning. Since I’ve had a prick to my conscience, it’s important to me and I’m feeling compromised. Can’t undo but can learn.
what I’ve learned; copying didn’t encourage my creative soul.