"sharing" patterns ok?
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What exactly is the rule about sharing patterns? For instance, if I have a magazine, and another member would like a pattern from that magazine, can I photocopy it (or scan it) and send it? Is that violating some copyright law? I initially thought that was ok, but now I'm not sure. I looked in American Patchwork and Quilting, and did not see any verbage on the subject, but perhaps I missed it.
Don't want to do anything wrong, while trying to help out a fellow quilter.
Thanks!
Don't want to do anything wrong, while trying to help out a fellow quilter.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by sarge1
What exactly is the rule about sharing patterns? For instance, if I have a magazine, and another member would like a pattern from that magazine, can I photocopy it (or scan it) and send it? Is that violating some copyright law? I initially thought that was ok, but now I'm not sure. I looked in American Patchwork and Quilting, and did not see any verbage on the subject, but perhaps I missed it.
Don't want to do anything wrong, while trying to help out a fellow quilter.
Thanks!
Don't want to do anything wrong, while trying to help out a fellow quilter.
Thanks!
#8
What a good point smtp5, there are tons of free online patterns and tutorials. We have such a giving creative community out there. But do respect the property of others. Copying is never okay unless the author says so. Ask permission if you're ever unsure. It's the polite (and legal) thing to do.
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