Selling Quilts?

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I actually did some research on this just last week. Turns out that on two points, most copyright law floating around the internet is false. First, when it comes to patterns, you are purchasing the right to use the pattern, and are selling your work, your time. Even if the pattern says for home use only or cannot be replicated more than once, you can. Patterns 99% of the time are not actually copyrighted. Second, designer prints and character/team prints can be sold. You are not trying to recreate the copyrighted icon. You have purchased the fabric, and the owner has received their royalty. You can use the fabric and sell it. It is different if you try to make a Mickey Mouse quilt using solid fabrics and applique, and sell that, claiming an original design - its not, its Disney's design. There are federal court cases that have ruled on these points - I'll try to post later tonight or tomorrow links to rulings.

Thanks Amy. This is very helpful in understanding what is and isn't acceptable. Reading and deciphering all the laws are mind-numbing!