Copyright for Quilters
Copying quilters ideas takes on new twists and turns all the time.  It’s generally accepted that you can’t copy someone’s writing and patterns without their permission. They’re protected by copyright.
However, with the Internet, photos on the web, copy machines and more, quilters run into situations that didn’t exist before.
*Many photocopy shops will not copy or enlarge patterns from magazines.  Even though it’s stated in the directions that you can enlarge the pattern, they won’t take the chance of infringing on copyright. 
*Taking photos of other quilters’ quilts and fabric art at shows and galleries presents a challenge.  Generally, it’s permissible for your …read more