Being a beginner quilter and a lover of independent businesses, I have a huge respect for the patterns. Whether it is a sewing pattern, quilt pattern, or an embroidery pattern. Someone has spent quite a bit of time creating!
I read the article you referenced. It doesn't say anthing about buying the pattern and making items from it to sell. I remember Amy Butler used to say her patterns AND her fabric could not be used to make items for sale. My understanding is that though the pattern is copyrighted but that if you buy a pattern you are able to sell items you make. I've never been in the business of selling things I make because I don't like making the same thing over and over again. I once made a quilt from "jelly roll" strips that was like someone's but it was really not rocket science and I didn't use jelly rolls. I had some vintage sheet fabric I cut into pieces. However, I have so many quilt books, patterns and PDFs I've bought over the years - so I've supported creators forever. Most of these patterns, etc. I have never even used. But I buy them because I hope to make them - someday.
This was simply an article I came across as I was researching copyright. I'm sure there are other articles by legal experts that address the "selling" issue as well. From what I read (and I'm NOT a legal expert), it really depends on the pattern designer. The designer can specify in their copyright that the pattern/fabric/etc. cannot be used to make items which will then be sold. When we purchase a pattern the designer is in the driver's seat when it comes to what they will and won't allow. There really is a lot of gray area when it comes to copyright. Hopefully, as quilters, we respect the designer and do as they ask.
It really is a difficult call...when you're dealing with squares, rectangles, triangles and circles...how we put them together can overlap someone else's design without even knowing it...
I'm not a quilter. But I am an artist. I believe we've all heard that 10% rule. It is completely incorrect, however. The owner of a copyright also owns the copyright to derivative works as well... & changing something by 10% would only put it into the derivative category. Always best to use another person's work only as an inspiration in the process of creating our own work.
So I have done Project Linus Mystery quilts several times, can I use portions of those patterns to make a similar quilt/blanket to give away? Not to sell, not to call it my design, but to explain I got the idea from a pattern from PL and used part of it.
We want to encourage others to support Project Linus and purchase the pattern (it's a donation to Project Linus). It would be best in those situations to first, ask Project Linus for permission to create a pattern using a Mystery Challenge Block. It really depends on the pattern, the block and how it's going to be used - so it's always best to ask. Thank you!
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Love your Mary moment story … to experience that wonder and excitement with the children.
Thank you! It's one of my favorite times of the year!
Being a beginner quilter and a lover of independent businesses, I have a huge respect for the patterns. Whether it is a sewing pattern, quilt pattern, or an embroidery pattern. Someone has spent quite a bit of time creating!
I absolutely agree! Thank you for your comment!
I read the article you referenced. It doesn't say anthing about buying the pattern and making items from it to sell. I remember Amy Butler used to say her patterns AND her fabric could not be used to make items for sale. My understanding is that though the pattern is copyrighted but that if you buy a pattern you are able to sell items you make. I've never been in the business of selling things I make because I don't like making the same thing over and over again. I once made a quilt from "jelly roll" strips that was like someone's but it was really not rocket science and I didn't use jelly rolls. I had some vintage sheet fabric I cut into pieces. However, I have so many quilt books, patterns and PDFs I've bought over the years - so I've supported creators forever. Most of these patterns, etc. I have never even used. But I buy them because I hope to make them - someday.
This was simply an article I came across as I was researching copyright. I'm sure there are other articles by legal experts that address the "selling" issue as well. From what I read (and I'm NOT a legal expert), it really depends on the pattern designer. The designer can specify in their copyright that the pattern/fabric/etc. cannot be used to make items which will then be sold. When we purchase a pattern the designer is in the driver's seat when it comes to what they will and won't allow. There really is a lot of gray area when it comes to copyright. Hopefully, as quilters, we respect the designer and do as they ask.
Very interesting. I was once told if you change a pattern by 10% it makes it your own. Now I'm rethinking that.
It really is a difficult call...when you're dealing with squares, rectangles, triangles and circles...how we put them together can overlap someone else's design without even knowing it...
I'm not a quilter. But I am an artist. I believe we've all heard that 10% rule. It is completely incorrect, however. The owner of a copyright also owns the copyright to derivative works as well... & changing something by 10% would only put it into the derivative category. Always best to use another person's work only as an inspiration in the process of creating our own work.
Thanks, Mary, for the great information. Always good to know the 'rules'.
You're very welcome!
That’s a fabulous Mary moment story. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you! It was truly a joyful time!
Great video Ms Mary!
Thank you!
Do you have a link to the copyright article by the attorney that you referenced? TIA!
Yes - www.saqa.com/members/member-benefits/copyrights-and-quilting#:~:text=Works%20eligible%20for%20protection%20under,program%20that%20lets%20the%20user
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Thank you Mary 🧵🪡
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Thank you for this information. Very helpful
You're very welcome!
Great information.
Thank you so much!
Very interesting! Thank you!
You're so welcome!
So I have done Project Linus Mystery quilts several times, can I use portions of those patterns to make a similar quilt/blanket to give away? Not to sell, not to call it my design, but to explain I got the idea from a pattern from PL and used part of it.
We want to encourage others to support Project Linus and purchase the pattern (it's a donation to Project Linus). It would be best in those situations to first, ask Project Linus for permission to create a pattern using a Mystery Challenge Block. It really depends on the pattern, the block and how it's going to be used - so it's always best to ask. Thank you!
I just came across ya so much information ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
So glad you found our site! Welcome to the Joyful and Merry Quilting Community! We also have a website, if you're interested, with a free workshop with 5 tips for creating the perfect quilt block. Here's the link: www.joyfulandmerryquilting.com
Great info
Thanks so much Laura!
Thank you good info
You're so welcome!