tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post3680379216960829819..comments2023-10-31T13:23:03.721-03:00Comments on The Painted Quilt: What Would You Do?Kaarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13378359214056797658noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-64407233650082519912009-12-14T13:57:25.709-04:002009-12-14T13:57:25.709-04:00I'm sorry you are going through this Kaaren. ...I'm sorry you are going through this Kaaren. I'm sure you will find a solution, maybe you will be receiving some royalties unexpectedly! Whatever you do you are in the right!Carrie ~ Cricketwood Primshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14664736471781185600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-83138206803199362532009-11-28T18:41:39.315-04:002009-11-28T18:41:39.315-04:00Dear Karen, sometimes its hurts a person more to ...Dear Karen, sometimes its hurts a person more to just feel sorry for them and pray for them. It is like someone stealing from me, if they would ask, I probably would give it to them.<br /><br />Seems like it would take more effort to copy than to try and come up with your own thoughts.<br /><br />Even if you sued they probably wouldn't have anything to get in return anyway!!!!! That is why they are stealing!!<br /><br />It is the Christmas Season......forgive and forget and be happy.<br /><br />Karla in LouisianaKarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14035297856702310436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-72054376610791521392009-11-26T20:15:54.262-04:002009-11-26T20:15:54.262-04:00Wow, you know it happens, but what a startling mom...Wow, you know it happens, but what a startling moment! I'm thinking I might start by contacting the magazine and tell/show them what the artist has done. If it's an artist that they wanted to come back, maybe they would not have him/her back. And wouldn't you love to contact the artist? But I have no suggestions about a course of action. I hope you get some resolution on this.Behind My Picket Fencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09048808548820364165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-69448156235816340962009-11-26T13:42:33.682-04:002009-11-26T13:42:33.682-04:00Hi Karen, You know, I looked at the pix and maybe...Hi Karen, You know, I looked at the pix and maybe I didn't see enough detail but thought they looked similar but not that much alike. At any rate, I think you should contact the magazine accepting the ad as well as the artist and find out where they got their inspiration. Did they intentionally try to pass off something as their own? If it were me and this was my life' work, I think I'd try to work out a deal. You have published proof of your work.<br /><br />Last Januray, I took my sister to a quilty shop for her birthday present and bought jelly rolls for us and enough fabric to make a quilt. I worked out a very easy quilt patch for us to make using the jelly rolls in the quilt shop classroom before we made the purchase. This was my very own, off the cuff design. I finished my quilt and sent it off to my daughter in Georgia. I live in Maryland.<br /><br />Well, imagine my surprise when I saw my daughter's quilt made up into a pattern at a local quilty shop. It was not the same fabric or the same colors but the design was the same. I didn't bother contacting the person. Perhaps I should have. Perhaps they were inspired by some fabric. Who knows? I work as a computer programmer. I don't teach quilting or quilt design. Quilting is my hobby, my therapy. If the maker of the pattern saw my daughters' quilt, would she wonder where I got my design? Would she be upset?<br /><br />ttfn :) Yuki NakamotoYukihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16302379511310174265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-11048307634993201562009-11-25T17:38:15.565-04:002009-11-25T17:38:15.565-04:00Several years ago I had a part time job at a major...Several years ago I had a part time job at a major national fabric/craft store. If you had an idea for a class the store was eager for you to teach it. I had a sewing class I thought people would enjoy, but said we would need to order patterns from a small designing company. They wanted me to tweak the pattern, so we could use it without crediting the designer and it wouldn't seem like outright theft. When I refused, saying that if I were the designer I would be really angry at people stealing from me in that way, they backed down and let me order the patterns---on my own, at my own expense! Several others working there had no qualms about changing a few details to make it "alright."<br />That company had deep pockets. I'd hate to be a small designer going to battle with them. On the other hand, they shouldn't be allowed to get away with it, like playground bullies! Good luck!mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797484583400519909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-79180562229411915732009-11-25T10:41:08.594-04:002009-11-25T10:41:08.594-04:00Hi Kaaren...at the very least....find out WHAT you...Hi Kaaren...at the very least....find out WHAT you can do and then decide. I don't think you will be able to forget it if you don't look into it farther. Why can't people just abide by the rules? Some can not do their own designing and so they have to steal others work.<br /><br />Friends,<br />SusannahSusannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760379367756142891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-3915800348952864182009-11-25T04:57:51.581-04:002009-11-25T04:57:51.581-04:00Hi Kaaren, I'm so sorry this has happened to y...Hi Kaaren, I'm so sorry this has happened to you and I'm sorry you have to go through this. There has been so much advice already given and I guess you will have to decide how far you want to go with this. All the best, and I look forward to seeing the outcome. Wish I could take the sick feeling away from you though. Good luck and I hope karma catches up with the thief. xxTeresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11898228742026018324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-88311918258772580392009-11-25T03:35:38.828-04:002009-11-25T03:35:38.828-04:00I have seen things like this at craft markets. You...I have seen things like this at craft markets. You should take legal action. So many people get away with this and are not left accountable. It's becoming more common because legal action is not taken to stop them. Write the magazine and tell them also, or call. Insist they remove the persons adds. You have the proof, put together color copies, a presentation of your case with a written letter from you. That way you have it ready to mail or fax as needed.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04531664902597363966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-74046696510553308292009-11-24T20:30:13.041-04:002009-11-24T20:30:13.041-04:00Kaaren I don't know if you have time to read o...Kaaren I don't know if you have time to read other designers blog pages. Barb from Theodra Cleave & Natalie from Cinderberry Stitches have both had the same happen to them this year. It's just disgusting I'd follow the letter of the law and take action those who copy your designs. The more designers who take action might just help put a stop to this problemRobyn of Robyns Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01045343673635123281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-81012950893209814502009-11-24T16:59:24.159-04:002009-11-24T16:59:24.159-04:00Hi Kaaren, I do understand you are upset. But hone...Hi Kaaren, I do understand you are upset. But honestly, I am doubting about the coying issue in this case. For me it seems like 100s of painters have made assemblies (or how do you call these in English) with pumpkins, corns, pears and other fruits. So I wander how you are so sure it is your design they copied. <br />But... I am not a painter, I didn't study paintings or anything, so I can be completely wrong. It is just what came up into my mind. SO I hope I didn't offend you...Jantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04116574624827342899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-40416996504005078392009-11-24T11:57:43.298-04:002009-11-24T11:57:43.298-04:00Ofcourse you recognize your own designs Kaaren...e...Ofcourse you recognize your own designs Kaaren...even if they are altered..its like they would take my Bulldog Meisje and put her in between hundreds of others like her with the same color and build a.s.o. i still would pick her!! Its a bit the same i think and maybe a bad examle but you know what i mean to say..The "artist "should not get away with this...you must find out who did this to you and at least ask an written apologie in the next copy of that magazine...i dont know nothing about the other legal stuff..but everyone knows that this is not right!!!...At least let the "artist"know that you are on to her/him..maybe write a open letter to the magazine and they should publish it in the next issue......what a world!!...here you are...the most generous person ever sharing your lovely patterns with everybody...good luck with whatever you decide!!<br />greetings ♥ Francien.Francienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01505097410283295933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-67506009652652317342009-11-24T10:50:04.556-04:002009-11-24T10:50:04.556-04:00I love how willing most artists are to share their...I love how willing most artists are to share their talents and allowed those of us who aren't as clever to use them for ourselves. But, it makes me want to scream when someone who should know better "steals" from someone. I have found that by asking the artist if you can use their design, most will say "yes". I have done this when teaching a class and I've always given the credit where credit is due. GerrrrDebbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12230969945843384715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-21457972641678016542009-11-24T07:58:24.919-04:002009-11-24T07:58:24.919-04:00First I have to say something nice. I love your ne...First I have to say something nice. I love your new header!Definitely contact the magazine, they should steer clear of this person's contributions. A lot of people who violate copyright depend on not being found out or it not being pursued legally. It really is a big thing in your case and maybe get some legal advice and a contact for the thief to send a leter to for starters.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045225648259636672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-24848377836797559732009-11-24T07:50:59.940-04:002009-11-24T07:50:59.940-04:00At least I would contact the magazine. The design ...At least I would contact the magazine. The design looks so much 'yours' even if it is altered. The copycat is not worth to be called artist. Stand up for your rights!Jossiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02148250484001386493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-70910825929987062762009-11-24T05:42:18.155-04:002009-11-24T05:42:18.155-04:00That must be so upsetting for you karen. I don'...That must be so upsetting for you karen. I don't blame you for being so frustrated with the whole thing. I am sure that you can do something about it!<br />MickiMickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09075827547379051762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-33023541254911972792009-11-24T03:44:47.521-04:002009-11-24T03:44:47.521-04:00Dear Kaaren,
I have no opinions on this either, ex...Dear Kaaren,<br />I have no opinions on this either, except it's not right at all!!<br />Seek advice perhaps?<br />Oh dear..I'll be watching too.<br />Hope you can find a resolution.<br />hugs<br />Robyn xxRGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678323038280327713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-88196816210580190282009-11-24T02:28:25.030-04:002009-11-24T02:28:25.030-04:00I would contact the magazine and make them aware o...I would contact the magazine and make them aware of the situation, although that might lead to more frustration. I guess it is like being a famous person and reading headlines about yourself that aren't true! Probably just learn to live with it.......with a positive attitude and a cheery disposition. I'm sorry for you that that happened.dream quilt createhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13659318605290158236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-53696501145366487312009-11-23T23:46:12.137-04:002009-11-23T23:46:12.137-04:00First, I'm sorry this has happened to you. Pa...First, I'm sorry this has happened to you. Part of the answer to what you should do comes from asking yourself about how long do you want to be involved in following up on this incident and will it zap all of your creativity while going through the process? Alternately, will you be able to handle doing nothing? Several have suggested you contact the magazine, and I suspect the magazine will not like being put in this position by this "artist." You may get at least a consequence to the artist by not being able to advertise or be featured in the magazine again. (If the magazine is owned by a parent company, it might be nice to ask for all titles to be notified?) Best of luck to you! Sure hope you find a peaceful resolution for your creative soul quickly!Amy Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941461947684033252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-62400706346668590482009-11-23T23:37:07.925-04:002009-11-23T23:37:07.925-04:00Oh Kaaren these stories make me sick to my stomach...Oh Kaaren these stories make me sick to my stomach. I've so wanted to get into designing and I keep hearing horror stories like this. I'm so sorry this happened to you - I would at least contact the magazine, put the word out in the industry about this person. I think they count on people not wanting to spend the money on attorneys [it does cost a lot].Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877277586697593998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-48714174797849254982009-11-23T22:01:39.557-04:002009-11-23T22:01:39.557-04:00I have no idea what I would do, but I know you sho...I have no idea what I would do, but I know you should do something and from the other comments an attorney seems in order. I am so sorry this has happened to you, it is just not right.Jane's Fabrics and Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317443286432117072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-6139772844008938592009-11-23T22:00:07.627-04:002009-11-23T22:00:07.627-04:00I think you should contact the magazine. They wou...I think you should contact the magazine. They would not want to be violating a copyrite AT ALL. I'm sure they will take it up with the artist.tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869702375009787359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-32468296781959397312009-11-23T21:33:54.461-04:002009-11-23T21:33:54.461-04:00Oh Kaaren, I'm sending you a hug... you deserv...Oh Kaaren, I'm sending you a hug... you deserve one after this!<br />Good luck, KimberlyKimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474909842762846569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-20994026447898830722009-11-23T21:09:48.064-04:002009-11-23T21:09:48.064-04:00This isn't fair at all Kaaren. People spend a ...This isn't fair at all Kaaren. People spend a lot of time and effort designing and achieving results that they are happy with. This is totally not acceptable.<br />I think I would definitely consider looking into this further even if it is to highlight the "wrong" to the artist. I suppose we always like to give people the benefit of the doubt but if you are in this as a profitable venture then you should not go into it with without being given the correct information and your eyes wide open. All the best, I hope you get some satisfaction with whatever you do.<br />hugs DebDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12148435873937023913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-59752645003104432112009-11-23T20:10:08.309-04:002009-11-23T20:10:08.309-04:00For the longest time I had heard the rule of 10% b...For the longest time I had heard the rule of 10% but I know that is not true.<br />I can definitely see that it was copied and that is so sad. I would definitely contact an attorney and the person making those flags. Hope it all works out.Carrie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10063988589711911820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745598838662491175.post-56806328548193570532009-11-23T19:52:18.976-04:002009-11-23T19:52:18.976-04:00I know. I've had some of my ideas pinched. I...I know. I've had some of my ideas pinched. It hurts! A whole group of ladies photo copied one of my patterns and passed them out. Terrible stuff.Nanette Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05734358126338038553noreply@blogger.com