that would be against the law.

but what is the name of the pattern you love? maybe one of us have that!

As has been said previously, the entire book is just the one quilt.

The copying would be a copyright violation.

Does this apply if it's out of print? It's no longer being sold. And who's to know anyway as long as you don't try to make a profit from it.

Whether or not it's in print doesn't matter.

Copyrights are in effect for 70 years past the date of death of the copyright holder unless the heirs extend it. In that case, it's longer. And copyright violation is illegal, whether someone finds out about it or not and whether you make a profit or not.

I guess you are just the smart one on here.....maybe I will just not comment.........maybe you can find it for her!

I don't think you friend can use this pattern in kits from her shop without permission from the authors.(I think that's what you said in your post, although perhaps I misunderstood!!) I sure that's copyright infringement! :D

It's not a criminal matter, it's civil, so they would be filing a lawsuit, not pressing charges. I think we can all agree, however, that ethical decisions shouldn't be based on whether or not you get caught. I think we can also agree that doing something worthwhile in one area of our lives does not excuse doing something inappropriate in another area of our lives.

Let's not get into the "I-hate-copyright" vs. "do what's right" argument again. I love that people are able to get their copyright questions answered here, and I think the OP has gotten some great suggestions about how and where to find her book legally. I really hope it works out! Please post pics if you decide to make a version of the quilt!