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I don't think there is/was any need for apology you brought some thing to our attention that others feel just as you do. This is a discussion group and it has been a great discussion in my eyes

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Originally Posted by Maribeth

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Originally Posted by quiltmaker

We are all greatful for the abundance of pattern designers out there but my very humble opinion is that since the beginning time of quilting... all patterns have been repeated over and over again with various changes to make it different. An example would be the Dear Jane groups...Brenda loved that quilt and honored Jane by recreating her treasure so all would love and enjoy her contribution to the art of quilting. I can imagine Jane up in heaven smiling down and thinking. "WOW, I never imagined people would love my quilt that much and what a thrill it is to know the joy I've brought to others."

It's odd that you would mention the DJ and Brenda's 'honoring' Jane. From what I have read on this QB and the WWW, in general, Brenda has been quite intent on cashing in on the pattern. They even had to change the name of the DJ quilt-along on this QB because of Brenda.

Oops sorry, Maribeth......bought my Dear Jane book when Brenda first published it and at that time there was only the excitement and joy of creating that quilt. I didn't realize she was getting so fussy.

No, no didn't mean to offend, if so, I am sorry. It's just that when I see Brenda's name I think of how she, who isn't even the designer of that quilt, has such a strangehold on the DJ. Which is what I think was the subject of the original post - designers and copyrights.

btw, didn't mean to hijack the thread.

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Originally Posted by EagarBeez

I don't think there is/was any need for apology you brought some thing to our attention that others feel just as you do. This is a discussion group and it has been a great discussion in my eyes

I agree. I already mentioned that we were just expressing opinions and discussing the issue. You were very good at bringing up specific points of view and I strongly feel that you have no need to apologize.

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Originally Posted by Maribeth

They even had to change the name of the DJ quilt-along on this QB because of Brenda.

Brenda had nothing to do with that.

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Originally Posted by garysgal

FYI- It was brought to my attention by someone not on this board. Thank you all for your kind thoughts, but I knew I needed to do this, and I do feel better. I think I over-reacted.

8 out of 10 people overreact when we "talk" about copyright issues. you were certainly nowhere near the worst i've ever seen. not even in the same ballpark. ;-)

somebody not even a member of this board? not a moderator?

soooooo ... my question is .....

who cares what they think? they should consider getting over themselves and minding their own busines. ;-)

the noive! :hunf:

laughing here! patricej, I am with you there! This has been an enjoyable topic, but I wonder how many people fear life threatening consequences from illegally trespassing copyright laws! I truly never gave much thought to it in the past and as of now, I still think it is a bit overstated. Quilters of the world are far from trying to outwit the copywriters or creators of such patterns, more to the order of trying a hand at something new and in some cases old, and in doing so, we learn, but most importantly, keep the art of quilting alive.

Happy quilting everyone!