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Discovering that someone is profiting from your hard work and creativity by selling your crochet pattern without your consent can be an incredibly frustrating and disheartening experience. As a dedicated crochet pattern designer, you invest countless hours in crafting unique … Read More...
In the realm of jewelry crafting, every piece tells a story. Yet, in the world of business, there’s another narrative unfolding – one involving the intricate dance of copyrights and trademarks. As you venture into the running of a jewelry … Read More...
Made By Mary decided to contact Disney directly about copyright on her Superhero Patterns and Dolls. She was told she could no longer sell the patterns. So she has decided to give them away.
It’s sad when creativity and hard … Read More...
Last week we watched Gwenn Share with us how she believes Copyright is for Scaredy cats and lot’s of you didn’t agree. That’s fair enough we are all entitled to our own opinion. So this brings us back to what … Read More...
Gwenn Seemel shows her very interesting take on Copyrights in the Crafting and Art world with her video “Copyright is for scaredy Cats”.
Do we really need to get a lawyer to help us to copyright our images, patterns and … Read More...
Did you know that April 26th was World Intellectual Property Day? To celebrate and raise awareness of such an important issue, Interweave released a free ebook for crafters and artists – Know Your Rights: Copyright 101.
“Most people think … Read More...
Copyright 101 for Knitters. From Interweave.
This is information you need, not only to protect yourself but to protect other artists too.
From Interweave: “
How Much Do You Know About Copyright?
Knitting Daily and the staff at Interweave have … Read More...
Yea, Interweave Press! If all the recent online hoorah has given you copyright anxiety, Interweave has information you need. And it’s free! Check this message I received from Jaime Guthals of Interweave:
… Read More...Here at Interweave we weren’t planning on releasing
Interweave Press celebrated World Intellectual Property Day (April 26) with the release of a brand new FREE e-book all about that troublesome topic of Copyright law. The 10 page book would be a great resource to have on hand for … Read More...
Leah Day‘s blog is seldom political or controversial. The Free Motion Quilting Project treats us nearly every day to a new video tutorial demonstrating a technique or pattern for free-motion quilting. So I was surprised to see a long … Read More...
Editors Note: We would like to again welcome Matt Lowe who has kindly written this guest post about the Fair Use of text and pictures for bloggers writing about other artists creations (very relevant to CraftGossip!). A few weeks ago, … Read More...
Editors Note: We would like to welcome Matt Lowe who has kindly written this guest post about the differences between trademark and copyright and why one is more important than the other.
Matt is an in house counsel in Colorado … Read More...
Liam at From Old Books, has made available a comprehensive collection of vintage and antiquarian images from his personal collection. These are all available as free downloads and are copyright free. Click here to go to the Alice in … Read More...
Everyone knows that copying a pattern is a no-no. Designers who create these awesome fashions deserve to be paid for their time and their efforts in the form of crafters buying their products. When a pattern is copied, the designer … Read More...
Bosnia and Herzegovina, sometimes also known just as Bosnia, is a country in southeastern Europe that was part of the kingdom (and later the republic) of Yugoslavia. It declared its independence in 1992, which led to a war that ended… Read More... 
As a passionate crochet designer, having your work featured in a magazine is not only a testament to your creativity but also a great way to reach a wider audience and gain recognition within the crochet community. However, getting your … Read More...
Looking to add a touch of inspiration to your embroidery projects? Look no further than “Inspirational Word Art 1” from Designs by JuJu!
These four inspirational word art designs are perfect for encouraging positivity and motivation. Featuring satin stitch … Read More...
Get ready to infuse your home with a burst of patriotic pride! In this roundup, we present 20 incredible American flag quilt patterns that you can easily DIY. Whether you’re gearing up for Memorial Day or planning ahead for the … Read More...
Etsy has emerged as a vibrant marketplace for creators to share their crafts and designs with the world. If you’re a crochet enthusiast and considering selling your patterns on Etsy, it’s essential to weigh the advantages and disadvantages before diving … Read More...
Hey there, fellow DIY enthusiasts! It’s Etsy Wednesday again, and today we’ve got something extra special for all you embroidery lovers out there. Feast your eyes on the Whole Shop Bundle by PatternsAndStitches – a treasure trove of over … Read More...
