Hello my dear followers!
This is a post on my free patterns, the past ones and all those that will come (soon, hopefully).
I've seen many people selling items made using my free patterns on their Etsy Shops.
Some of them asked me to do so, and some other not.
I want to say here my opinion on this issue:
I'm happy and have really no problem if you sell things made with my free patterns in your shops, my Creative Commons Licence say that you can use, share and even modify the pattern yourself; it also say that you can't sell it (the pattern itself), and that you have to attribute the work to the author.
As I told to everyone who asked me to sell items made with my original patterns, I'm glad that you enjoy them and also use them to make cute items to sell on your shops; I'm only asking to write in your blogs and your shops who is the author of the pattern you're using for your items...that's all!
I think this is a nice way to let me know that you appreciate my work, and I'd be so thankful for that!
Hugs and best wishes to all of you!
marta
p.s.: let me know your opinion on this post if you want!
Monday, November 2, 2009
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23 commenti:
Thankyou for sharing your wonderful patterns with all of us and I don't think that you are asking to much. Work went into creating those patterns and you deserve to get credit for them.
You are not asking too much at all! You have spent time creating your patterns and are generous in your willingness to share them! Thank you very much for your beautiful patterns and your generosity.
Very well stated. I think it's great that you allow people to make and sell things from your patterns, and it is just common courtesy to give respect to the real artist, because if you don't then you're taking the credit, which is a lie! You are definitely not asking too much :)
I think this is going to be an on going debate about "free" patterns, or even purchased patterns for that matter. Where is the line drawn ya know? I agree with you 100%. I used to be one of those people who saw free patterns and thought that was the coolest thing, however I never started selling my handmade til recently. Its posts like this that made me open my eyes and pay a little more attention to copyrights. If I don't see a copyright or it says to ask the author about selling items, I ask. I think its great that you allow people to do that, because coming from the selling side of the fence, patterns are a must have for any project, and well, I stink at writing them so. I don't think its fair for people to change a few steps on someones pattern and call it theirs. I don't think you are asking too much for a little shout out either. :)
I think you are more than generous to allow this and those who use your patterns should certainly be grateful enough to acknowledge you.
That's so wonderful. I hope you include that info on all of your patterns & you should include a link to this post on your sidebar so people know about it!
I really love your patters and you have give me so much inspiration. Thank you for sharing!
I think that this is the best idea. I love when we can sell what we make and I believe we should have the right to do so. I do also believe that we should let others know if it isn't our own design. It takes hard work to create a pattern and those who do so should be given credit.
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That is incredibly generous of you! We haven't made any of your patterns to sell the items (only for our own enjoyment and personal use). Just wanted to say that they're fantastic patterns & thankyou again for sharing them :)
Vanessa (Australia)
i've enjoyed so many of your patterns and giving them as gifts. i don't have an etsy shop, but i think you are being very gracious and reasonable in your request. thanks for your generosity in sharing your creativity. it's inspiring.
thanks so much for posting this. i have a flower larait necklace in my shop for sale. i partly used your pattern in the making of it & I didn't give credit to you! I'm sorry for that & I will edit it immediately! Thank you so much for allowing us to sell the things that you have designed! It really is so kind of you as everyone else has said!! Thank you, it's really appreciated!
I agree with everyone else. You have EVERY right to ask people to give you some credit. You worked hard for it and you deserve the credit. You are extremely talented and you should get 100% credit for making these patterns! Bravo to you for saying something and calling those selfish people out.
Thanks to any of you..
It's such a joy to be appreciated for what I do.
I've made all of my creations with love and care, and with the desire of sharing creativity with others!
Your feedback makes me want to do it more.
Thanks and best wishes with my heart.
m.
G'day,
Here Here I say... you have every right to ask this small favour in return for your ideas & patterns... when I copy a pattern, for my own use, I always copy the pattern with the pattern makers address so if I do show the results of your pattern on my blog I can thank who really designed it... sadly NOT all crafters think the same which often leaves you sad.
I have been caught like this when a company copied something of mine & they went on to make a lot of money out of it with no recognisation for my country let alone me... [maybe I have sour grapes, as the saying goes, but it is sad...]
all the best... blessings... B
I have just found your site and I am in heaven!!! I haven't crocheted for years--Thank you so much for these patterns.
I have been making the large flower applique that you have hooked on the three strand headband.
I actually made two before I realized that the pattern as written makes a different flower than you have pictured.
As the pattern is written it makes a lovely 11 pettle wavy flower.
I thought about the pattern, trying to figure out how you made the 8 peatle flower.
On Round 3 it says ch 4, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc.-------
what I did to get the 8 peatles is :ch 4, skip next 4 dc, sc in next dc. repeat
I am not sure if this is exaclty what you would do for your pattern but that is how I did it to look like your flower you have posted.
Thanks again so much, I can't wait to try more!!!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful patterns on here. I have made a few of the necklaces and headbands for friends and family. They LOVED the gifts :) Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us reading your blog :)
Well that's kinda rude :/ I would message those who didn't ask. I don't think I could ever sell something that wasn't my pattern/design. D:
I love your flower headband. But I can't seem to understand what "ad" means in "count ad dc?" Please help!
i absolutely love your patterns, so much so that it made me upset when i found an etsy seller selling the finished products under a similar name as yours. i don't think you are asking too much at all! I use your patterns to make gifts, but if i ever decide to sell the finished product, i will give you credit!
I think that it is wonderful and more than reasonable.
I think free patterns are wonderful for inspiration, ideas and the like and really appreciate everything that you've posted here.
I've used your patterns for a few personal projects and have a pic on my blog that links back to yours: http://simpletruths.typepad.com/simple-truths/2009/04/lots-of-finished-projects.html
Thanks!
I really love your creations! You are very talented. Thanks for making the patterns available.
I'm so impressed with your creativity and I love your work! Your generosity in sharing your free patterns is wonderful to see. Thank you!
I love it! Very creative!That's actually really cool.
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