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justflyingin 07-12-2011 12:09 PM


Originally Posted by Kristin in ME

Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

Originally Posted by dreamquilter
I haven't seen the pattern, but does the designer give permission to make and sell the finished product? If not stated on the pattern, you may be in violation of the copyright law if you do.

I already brought this up and it was skimmed over...

This is probably going off topic, but I've looked into copyright law for my knitting. It seems to be a very gray area. The biggest question seems to be- does the maker/seller of the pattern actually have the right to determine what people do with the product made from the pattern? The copyright is actually covering the pattern itself- so that it would be illegal for someone to obtain a pattern, then copy the actual pattern to sell for their own gain, not what is made from the pattern.

Plus, it appears she changed it--she used a button and a buttonhole instead of how the pattern has it, so she has changed it to her own design.

At least that's my opinion....

KarenS 07-12-2011 12:31 PM

These are adorable. Depending on how long it takes you to make one, I would say at least $12.00.

Myraquilt 07-12-2011 01:13 PM

You're really undercharging at $4. Factor in the cost of products, time and labor. I'd charge at least $6 if not more. Maybe even $8. Folks may not want to pay more than that because the economy is so tight.

burnsk 07-12-2011 02:54 PM


Originally Posted by justflyingin
Plus, it appears she changed it--she used a button and a buttonhole instead of how the pattern has it, so she has changed it to her own design.

At least that's my opinion....

Plus she added a key ring.

Joycek 07-12-2011 02:56 PM

I agree that you should charge at least $10. I make purses, too, and my thought is that if they are too cheap, what would keep someone (certainly not a friend, but someone else) from buying a bunch and selling them on ebay or something?

jollyquilting 07-12-2011 05:12 PM

I agree, at lest $10 to $12. A good deal for them at that price.

Ardell 07-12-2011 05:14 PM

I agree with the rest. $10.00 or $12.00. If they don't want to pay that much tell them to make one and you will teach the class and charge them $10.00 for the class.
At that point and time they will think they got a bargain
when they buy one all ready made. I have to pay for all
my classes here .

quilter in the making 07-12-2011 05:28 PM

Adorable and you did a great job!

poultney 07-12-2011 05:46 PM

I think $4.00 is way to cheap. I would go for $10.00. If you price it too cheap then they are going to be bugging for you to make more for them to give as presents, as well as other quilting projects, and they will expect the price to be lower than what you even put into the item for the materials. And then it is your time also...

megs0863 07-12-2011 06:14 PM

Anything handmade that takes more than a half hour to do should be at least $10.00. A quarter yard of fabric at the LQS would be $2.50, plus mileage to get there and thread is not cheap either, not to mention the cost of servicing your machine from wear and tear. It really adds up. I know it is a hobby, but seldom do you see anything at craft shows for under $10.00. Sometimes if I feel uncomfortable taking money (like with co-workers), I suggest they make a donation to a charity on my behalf.


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