"Sharing patterns" - i'm in a quandry!

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03-14-2011, 05:14 PM

#101

Melody

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I'd like to give an opinion from personal experience. As an author of 5 published books I am quite aware of copyright laws, and it may surprise you to know that a lot of authors are not against having their books bought then shared, sold and resold through used bookstores or garage sales. Many of us believe it broadens our ability to reach new readers and it actually does happen, a lot. Once you have a devoted following, they would prefer to buy your next book new! (and signed) They will watch for new releases and hang onto that book. So in our opinion, as long as they do not copy it for resale use, then we have no problem... but that's just the opinion of a lot of my author-friends and :-D

03-14-2011, 05:31 PM

#102

dlong

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An easy solution since you're using the light table at her place of work would be to buy another pattern and make it a gift to her for her help in the tracing.

03-14-2011, 05:38 PM

#103

Stitchit123

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Share ,out of the goodness of your heart. As the old saying goes'' Do unto others as you would have others do unto you''

03-14-2011, 05:43 PM

#104

Berta48

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Myself if my friend let me use her table light then it wouldn't bother me to let her use my pattern.If it were me I would feel selfish.You aren't copying it just letting her use it. But then that is just me.And it is your decision and you did ask. ;-)

03-14-2011, 05:54 PM

#105

katcincinnati

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lori S

What would be the diference between lending out of public library and a personal library? Just my thoughts.
I have lent many books both quilting and non -quilting from my personal library.

I was going to say the exact same thing. Thank you. By copywrite laws you own that copy now. If you want to lend the pattern to her then do it.

03-14-2011, 06:05 PM

#106

luvTooQuilt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Berta48

:thumbup: I agree... well said berta48.

03-14-2011, 06:30 PM

#107

Patricia Ann

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When you go to garage sales or yard sales you find all kind of patterns for sale or giving them away what is the differents the designer is getting their share of cost of the pattern then just a idea

03-14-2011, 06:42 PM

#108

Julianna

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hobo2000

The fact that you are using the light table at her workplace puts you in untenable situation. Stay home and copy it on a window facing the sun.

Yes. She thinks she is helping you so you should help her. By not using her light table she cannot copy it unless she asks you for it later! By then you could not have it anymore or whatever.