Practicing Quilting Etiquette & Integrity
October 12, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Arts & Crafts
With quilters and fabric artists concerned about others “borrowing” their designs and patterns, it’s nice to know that quilters’ etiquette exists…that some quilters ask permission to use photos and designs.
Some time ago, my daughter posted a photo of one of her original fabric art hangings on her blog with a description of how she created it. Today she received an e-mail from a fabric artist who visited her blog, liked that particular work and wondered if Beth would give her permission to use the design as inspiration. The other quilter wasn’t planning to copy Beth’s work, but wanted to make something similar.
Because she wasn’t going to duplicate the hanging, perhaps permission wasn’t necessary. However, we were impressed because she did contact Beth for permission. And Beth had no problem with her creating something similar.
Whenever in doubt, get permission. You will feel better and your name will be associated with integrity.
(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen
