illegal knockoffs sold in Walmart?! (Alleged - Not Proved)
#21
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
just about everything is being copied in China and there is not much US companies can do about it.
I read a blog by an artist who paints very distinctive paintings, found the same ones selling on Ebay by a chinese artist.
I read a blog by an artist who paints very distinctive paintings, found the same ones selling on Ebay by a chinese artist.
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My "befuddlement" is that Tula Pink is connected with Moda. And Moda is not connected with Cranston. So I just don't understand how a Tula Pink "knockoff" would wind up with Cranston printed on the selvedges.
I've seen all of Moda's lines, and also all of Cranston's (both VIP and Quilting Treasures) and honestly they are both quite distinctive; you really would not be likely to confuse one with the other.
That's why this is puzzling.
I've seen all of Moda's lines, and also all of Cranston's (both VIP and Quilting Treasures) and honestly they are both quite distinctive; you really would not be likely to confuse one with the other.
That's why this is puzzling.
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I don't know what her exact relationship is with Moda, but it is very likely she hasn't "sold" her designs to Moda, but gets a % of sales. So, any knock-offs would be stealing directly from her pocket.
True enough, Walmart wouldn't do this on purpose. It's the manufacturer of the fabric that will be in big trouble here. Anyone know if it's Cranston or?? The designer and her lawyers are going to make some money off of this, to be sure. Which she deserves.
True enough, Walmart wouldn't do this on purpose. It's the manufacturer of the fabric that will be in big trouble here. Anyone know if it's Cranston or?? The designer and her lawyers are going to make some money off of this, to be sure. Which she deserves.
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I know the folks at Cranston (I've met them and toured their facility). I don't think they would get involved in something like this. They already sell their own designs to Wal-Mart (VIP brand only, not Quilting Treasures). Moda does not sell to Wal-Mart as far as I know.
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I thought Walmart was geting out of the fabric business. In Arkansas there are very few stores left with fabric. That could be why the dollar fabric
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Since the design is so similar could it be from the first printing of the fabric? I know fabric manufacturers will print test runs on cheaper griege goods before doing the final printing on the "good" stuff. Maybe the designer needs to contact her manufacturer before making accusations that could land her in hot water. :-D
#27
I was also a Walmart fabric buyer as it was the only fabric seller in town.
Makes me wonder how it works in reverse? I've seen $10 yd fabrics in LQSs that I wouldn't buy for $2 yd.As far as that goes, have seen lines by so called big name designers that was junk.You just never know till you look & feel the fabric.
"Her tirade does make quilters who use Walmart fabric look pretty pathetic though. Birdcage lining, indeed. I rarely use Walmart fabric (unless I am making a bag or pillowcase), but when I first started quilting I did... because I didn't know better and because I couldn't afford better."
Makes me wonder how it works in reverse? I've seen $10 yd fabrics in LQSs that I wouldn't buy for $2 yd.As far as that goes, have seen lines by so called big name designers that was junk.You just never know till you look & feel the fabric.
"Her tirade does make quilters who use Walmart fabric look pretty pathetic though. Birdcage lining, indeed. I rarely use Walmart fabric (unless I am making a bag or pillowcase), but when I first started quilting I did... because I didn't know better and because I couldn't afford better."
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I don't believe that Walmart is the culprit. It's the manufacturer, in my opinion that is to blame.
Like someone already said...How is Walmart to know it's a "stolen" design? It should be up to the company selling the fabric, meaning the BIG company (Moda, Cranston, Northcott, etc) to be the ones to get the flack of selling the knockoffs and not Walmart or any other store.
Like someone already said...How is Walmart to know it's a "stolen" design? It should be up to the company selling the fabric, meaning the BIG company (Moda, Cranston, Northcott, etc) to be the ones to get the flack of selling the knockoffs and not Walmart or any other store.
#29
I bet Walmart knows its not buying "hot" stolen televisions and iPods. It's their responsibility as a corporation to follow the rules of business.
I'm sure heads will roll and the manufacturer will lose Walmart as a customer. That'll teach them for stealing. Until then, let's hope Walmart does the right thing and takes this stuff off the shelves.
Now let's go buy a $5 Gucci bag at the flea market! LOL! I'm kidding, that's wrong too. At least the manufacturer didn't put Tula Pink's name on the selvage.
I'm sure heads will roll and the manufacturer will lose Walmart as a customer. That'll teach them for stealing. Until then, let's hope Walmart does the right thing and takes this stuff off the shelves.
Now let's go buy a $5 Gucci bag at the flea market! LOL! I'm kidding, that's wrong too. At least the manufacturer didn't put Tula Pink's name on the selvage.
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Anyone remember a similar thing happened a while ago, I can't remember who and the exact wheres of it....the designer sued and the fabric was taken off the shelves and donated to make quilts for a homeless shelter. The designer was awarded damages.
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