I am so excited. To top it off, Craftsy's Facebook page, facebook.com/quiltingclub, posted my pattern on their wall and got me off to a great start! I am over the moon!
There have been a few comments and posts which imply I have stolen or copied the pattern from another designer. I feel that I need to address this to clear the air:
- I admit that I used a block known as "disappearing nine patch", "split nine patch", "tossed nine patch" and some other names. This technique can be found for free on multiple websites if you simply type in the block name on a Google search.
- This block pattern is considered a technique. Patterns are copyrighted, not techniques.
- My quilt pattern was not copied from anyone and cannot be found anywhere else that I know of. I realize it is similar to an Eleanor Burns pattern but it is not the same.
- I designed my pattern in 2009 on EQ6 without ever having seen Eleanor's pattern. And, as I said above, it IS different from Eleanor's design. Eleanor's quilt is bigger than mine and uses different instructions.
- I am unable to even find who originated the block technique.
You can find a little bit of history here: Cookie-Cutter-Nine-Patch-Quilt-Pattern
"The technique appears to have developed from the work of many quilters, so I feel comfortable writing my own version of the pattern -- instructions are copyrighted, not techniques. However, I do not feel comfortable calling the pattern disappearing nine patch, since the phrase was used in (at least) two books. So I'll join the ranks of writers who coin a new phrase for designs that ultimately become traditional:"
You can see more discussion here: Pirate's Forum Post
I am not the first designer to use this block in a book or pattern and I won't be the last. It is timeless and unbelievably easy. And no two quilts are alike, even if you use the same charm pack in more than one quilt.
I am happy that so many people like my pattern and equally happy that others are paying attention and defending copyright. Thank you all.
Piecin' Love,
Terri
