A Discussion Of Copyright Quilts

When one thinks of quilting they do not usually think about copyright infringement because it seems impossible. Using the work from an original author, in this case a quilter, without permission will result in copyright infringement (Tabbers Temptations). This is a firsthand idea that will leave people baffled. How do you copyright quilts? Don’t they all look different? However, it is true quilts with or without a significant change from the original will be subjected to copyright.
When it comes to quilting, one does not realize that there are copyright laws for quilting. Quilt designers are not usually concerned with copyright infringement whenever they distribute or sell their work, but sometimes they misguide copyright laws (Tabbers Temptations). To understand why this is a social issue, one has to understand
When a derivative quilt is made using the same unique idea from the original work, then it is considered copyright infringement. However, when shared patterns or common techniques are used, then the quilt is considered original (Quiltbug). This is very hard to comprehend but the idea is the same from a fashion design. The designer can use cotton or silk and different color techniques to create a certain style, however, the design of that particular style must be inventive. The permission to use patterns from an original work is implied and understood to be for non-profit and personal use only (Quiltbug). Infringement can occur in any situation and sometimes it does not even revolve around money. The death of the owner does not specify a person could use his or her idea because after fifty or