Patterns when you are done

[Lynn K.]

I have a pattern from a fairly challenging applique quilt that I have completed and no longer can use.

Being 'tight' I can't bear to throw it away, but can I donate it to my guild to either give or raffle away?

No legalities involved?

Lynn

[Deborah W.]

Very interesting question. I never thought about it before. I know our library lends patterns books so wouldn't that be the same as giving it away to someone else to use?

[Lynn K.]

I know ours does books too, and gives away pre-packed never before used patterns..........

[Hannelore N.]

Lynn, you can sell it as long as it is the original, printed pattern that you bought. Selling photocopies of patterns would be a copyright violation. Selling a pattern is just like selling a handful of old books, a couple of old golf clubs, your grown-up kids transformer toys, your grandmother's favourite teapot, etc.....

[Lynn K.]

Thanks Lorchen. That makes it very clear. It is the original which I traced off and then put back in the package!

And I'm not selling. I'm GIVING! ha

[Lynn K.]

I'd put it on the FREE Table at my quilt guild meetings.

[Lynn K.]

Good idea. Just donate and get it out of the house! I'll never make another, even though I love the first one!

[Lynn K.]

do you have a photo to show us - what kind of pattern?
may be i am interested.
if so i will pay the post fee.
cheers
becky

[Lynn K.]

hi dear,
saw the pattern, tnx i am not interested due to the fact it is for children, while i am looking for adults.
cheers,
good luck
becky