is it ok to copy?
 

I am very new quilter and i fell in love with the patriotic table runner, i actually have the squedge 18 ruler, so i have the pattern, but i am terrrible at choosing colors, so is it ok to copy her choice of colors closely? without being rude? thanks!!

If you have the pattern, yes, you are permitted, even expected to make the pattern, in any colors you choose. What would be in violation of a copyright would be making a copy of the printed pattern. And only the copyright owner has the right to display the printed pattern publicly, or create another item (pattern) based upon it. You may sell your copy of the printed pattern, or give it away. You just can't make a copy of it.

Of course you can copy her colors - it is flattering to the original maker and after all, that's what kits are made up to do. Working from recommended colors will enhance your color sense and before you know it you will be making your own color choices. The easiest way to choose colors is to pick a print you like with several colors in it then go find fabrics that match those colors. Let the professionals who made the original print guide you! Good luck with your table runner and remember to post photos when you are doone - we LOVE to have show and tell!

I copy color choices and fabrics from other quilts whenever I want to. I haven't lost any sleep over it. Most times I'll search the internet for quilt pictures to find color choices I like.

Just how many truly 'original' combinations are out there now?

I think the number is probably close to zero.

It's called taking inspiration from something that you have seen.

Yes, it's ok, we all look on here for ideas. I usually just mention who I got my inspiration from when I post my quilt.

Mimicry is the highest form of flattery. I am sure she would be pleased.

My first thought was how many colors would go with a pariotic quilt?? Red, white and blue. But then I've seen many which were titled patriotic that were every color in the book. Who knew!

What a person considers "patriotic colors" would probably depend on what country that person is from!?!?

here is a pattern I purchased and used scraps to closely follow her color choices. It will be raffled off at our church supper this sunday.
Patricia
the pattern is October Sky by Cathy Wierzbicki

Beautiful - with the oranges/rusts/browns/ and blue-green tones

Some patterns do work better when the 'original' is fairly closely followed.

Somehow, I don't 'see' that one done in purple and pink!

I'm sure they would be pleased that you copied their colors. Your's will be different even if you use the same colors--unless you used the same fabrics they used. Go for it!!

I would encourage you to go ahead and use her colors, even her fabrics...that way you know you will get the results you want. After all that was what she had in mind when she designed it.

I would also encourage you to spread your wings as you move forward in your quilting journey and begin to let your fabrics guide your pattern choices. I'm one of those for whom the fabric speaks to me more than the pattern.

When I was doing garment sewing, it was mostly the pattern first then the fabric, but now it's usually the fabric first. LOL!

It turned out beautiful. Nice job.

Yes, use her colours if that is what makes you comfortable and you like them. As has been said before, you have purchased the pattern and ruler so there is no copywrite problem and you can slowly stretch your colour wings as you get more at ease with colour.

Over at the International Patriotic Challenge we would love to see your progress and we will encourage you the whole way :). http://www.quiltingboard.com/quiltin...e-t186260.html

What is a squedge 18 ruler? Thanks

A lot of magazines will tell exactly which fabrics were use to make a quilt so I'm sure they expect that quilters will copy the quilt with those fabrics.

"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". It would be affirmation that I had done something right if someone copied my color choices. :thumbup:

I had to google to find out. A Squedge is a squared wedge ruler. Regular Wedges make circles, but Squedges make squares. You can also make a 18 degree circle.

That's assuming the pattern was unique and created by said tablerunner maker. Otherwise, copy away

amen, sister!

I never have the same colors or fabric in the patterns I would like to make exactly, so I just use my own choice of fabrics and colors. I have so much fabri that I must use it.

If you can, give the original poster credit when you post your picture. I was able to do that for the Sunny Lanes on one side of my 2 sided quilt, but I couldn't find who posted a quilt with appliqued flowers that I liked and then made some similar ones for the other side. I did feel bad about that. It is a compliment to the OP that you want to have a quilt like hers. Once it goes up on a public board, it's open to being duplicated.

i'm going to totally disagree with your statement :)
9 times out of 10 when i show someone one of my quilts people say...
"wow- i never would have dreamed of putting those fabrics together! and it works so well!!!"
i do not believe i am the only one out there who gets this type of response- so i believe there are many many "new" combinations of fabrics out there---every day!
not that its a bad thing to use the same as someone else if you like what they did- but i think there are tons of 'ORIGINAL' combinations everywhere-
if everyone used the same combinations where would any inspiration come from???

[ATTACH=CONFIG]356447[/ATTACH]I purchase this ruler on Ebay and I adore it! I just finished making 9 blocks for a lap quilt. As soon as I get the borders on my quilt, I'm going to make the runner that is the free pattern that came with the ruler. Here are my blocks pinned to my design wall. The centers are not finished and just circles I cut from the fabric I will use. But you can get the general idea. I paid 12.95 for my ruler with 2.50 shipping chg. I highly recommend this ruler. Its just fun, and the blocks are easy and fun. Depending on how you view the quilt you can see three different illusions or designs; Friendship stars, pinwheels and lanterns. They are all formed when the blocks are set together. Jan