Originally Posted by dunster

A pattern is automatically under copyright protection as soon as it is created, whether the copyright is filed or not. The name of a pattern is not copyrighted however. It is odd that Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life gave her pattern the same name as another popular pattern, but I agree with Peggi that there are substantial differences between the two designs. I think using the same name was just an unfortunate oversight rather than an attempt to profit from the popularity of the first pattern. I know I have seen other patterns that shared a name, but I can't remember the examples right now. It can be confusing.

I'm currently working on my second quilt using the Cluck Cluck Sew pattern. I bought the pattern because I wanted to use a layer cake, and wanted to see how the pattern recommended cutting the pieces without too much waste. Now for the second quilt I'm using mostly FQs, and the pattern gives instructions for those too.