Speaking of Quilt Labels....

Oops... make that copyrights, not copywrites

did they tell you what method the designer used on the applique? j.

"Mickie Swall" wrote... I am in the process of making a quilt comissioned by a co-worker for her brother for Christmas. She selected a pattern from several that I found online, and I sent for the pattern directly from the designer. I could have made it without the pattern, but bought it with a nod to copywrites, etc. and because it was the right thing to do.

While preparing the applique parts of it for turned-edge machine applique, I was curious what method the designer used on the original quilt, so I sent an email to the designer and asked.

Part of the response I received, not from the designer, but from a guy in who knows what position at the company, reads " I assume you will be placing a label on this quilt. Please don't forget to record the designer's name and that the pattern is the copyright of xxxxquilts.com, inc. Let us know if you have additional questions."

Uh, ..well... no, I'm not going to put a label on it. In the first place it is for an older guy and it is going to live on his bed in his house. Secondly it is going to be a reversible quilt, as I'm going to piece all the leftovers from the front of the quilt to use for the backing. Thirdly, it will never hang in a quilt show. Best case I'll probably tie on a hang-tag with fiber content and washing instructions.

I was more than a little annoyed at the label assumption and the strict instructions as to the info it is to contain. Humpf. I must be getting cranky.

Mickie ;)

Here's the other part of the email:

"Hello Mickie, I talked to Xxxx with regards to your question. The original "browns" version was done by hand appliqué. Subsequent versions have been made using machine appliqué. The choice is really yours."

I did mention that I was preparing the pieces for turned-edge machine applique and was curious to know the method employed on the original. Of course the choice is/was mine, should I note that on the label too? LOL

Mickie

If the copyright police kick that old guy's door in and confiscate his quilt, you are going to feel So Bad. Polly

"Mickie Swall" I am in the process of making a quilt comissioned by a co-worker for her

"The choice is really yours." geez where'd he get is education/common sense/street knowledge? what an idiotic thing to say.

he didnt give much info on what type if hand or machine applique method was used really. aintcha glad you asked. argh. j.

"Mickie Swall" wrote... Here's the other part of the email:

"Hello Mickie, I talked to Xxxx with regards to your question. The original "browns" version was done by hand appliqué. Subsequent versions have been made using machine appliqué. The choice is really yours."

I did mention that I was preparing the pieces for turned-edge machine applique and was curious to know the method employed on the original. Of course the choice is/was mine, should I note that on the label too? LOL

Mickie

"J*" wrote...

Good grief. After this reply (and the bit about the type of appliqué you are "allowed" to do), I'd make a mental note never to buy another pattern from this company!

Mickie: Here is an additional question for that guy! "Who died and left you Dictator for Life?" You know Who in You know Where!