tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post8213160160672517744..comments2024-03-26T17:25:19.735-04:00Comments on Notforgotten Farm : For what it's worth....Lori from Notforgotten Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11037697421025649621noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-27919489922508613912012-05-15T13:54:25.354-04:002012-05-15T13:54:25.354-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lisa Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503171275586447924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-12646411872523395632012-04-22T14:35:53.544-04:002012-04-22T14:35:53.544-04:00Hi Lori,
This subject is SO relevant to me right n...Hi Lori,<br />This subject is SO relevant to me right now as in the past couple of months I have had alot of requests for hooking patterns on paper. I will not do this as I have always felt it invites "sharing or copying". I draw my patterns on fabric for a one time use. I actually even had a store owner ask me if she could buy my punch needle patterns and enlarge them for hooking. I've had several people tell me that since the economy is so bad they are looking for alternative options. Well, the economy is tough for us all, we are all trying to make a living! I did not know about the website for pattern sharing, but have seen some of my work on other sites and I have emailed them but have not heard back from them. What a shocker!! It is sad. I guess all we can do is keep the designs coming for our customers and know that our creative minds will always be one step ahead. Thanks for bringing this to our attention!<br /><br />Julie<br />theoldtatteredflagtheoldtatteredflaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09480627181990770825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-15626504471363685602012-04-22T13:32:38.462-04:002012-04-22T13:32:38.462-04:00Wow....I did not realize the extent of this issue ...Wow....I did not realize the extent of this issue until I read your posts on it, and Pam's from Soft in the Head. I am a pathetically slow crafter, so I do not go through patterns quickly (and to be honest, I probably have a stash would last me several lifetimes), and almost all have been bought directly from the designer, from my local needlework shop, or ordered from reputable online sources that carry those designers' patterns. However, my friend is a rug hooking designer and I know the issues and problems she has had trying to protect her original work. She does not have a website, and does not sell paper patterns - just patterns already drawn on the foundation - and it is amazing where she finds "clones" popping up. I really feel for you and other designers out there and wish you the very best of success in your battle. RobinTheCrankyCrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314851714923955216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-67421917236413082092012-04-18T13:05:38.605-04:002012-04-18T13:05:38.605-04:00Last night I commented on that nasty pirate site, ...Last night I commented on that nasty pirate site, they deleted my comments and now I am banned from their site. Doesn't look like they are going to let anyone get the message out in their forums. <br /><br />These same women that visit that site also visit and follow the blogs of the designers. Hopefully the needlework blogs can get the word out for those who are doing this unknowingly.Daybakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627514966923475305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-56305066232184258582012-04-18T00:30:50.148-04:002012-04-18T00:30:50.148-04:00This is all so terrible. I joined that site so I ...This is all so terrible. I joined that site so I could make comments that I am sure will be deleted. I am absolutely sick about some of the comments that I read on there. These pirates have no respect for the designers whose designs they are stealing. Calling people trolls and there are lots of tips on ther about security so that the designer trolls can't find out who they are and press charges against them. I guess some of them have received letters in the mail to remove the designs from the site. The site no longer allows the removal of designs by the person who uploads it. This is one nasty situation and these people have no conscience or moral compass. This is just wrong what they are doing. I know this practice won't stop but I am sure there are people who are just ignorant about copyright infringement and maybe if they are informed they will stop.Daybakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627514966923475305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-7646434377176883502012-04-17T20:46:22.288-04:002012-04-17T20:46:22.288-04:00Ruth ~ if you directly contact the designer of an ...Ruth ~ if you directly contact the designer of an OOP chart, they may be able to offer one to you, or direct you to someone who may sell them legitimately...if not, then you know that if you come across one on the internet to purchase, most likely a downloadable form, it is most likely illegal.<br />thanks for your comment/question!<br />~LoriLori from Notforgotten Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037697421025649621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-77013996310559595782012-04-17T15:31:01.806-04:002012-04-17T15:31:01.806-04:00What bearing does this have on out of print charts...What bearing does this have on out of print charts? Having just recently fallen in love with several designers whose charts are no longer available for purchase, I have often wished there exsisted a pattern "library" where you could check out a pattern (even for a fee) and stitch a piece to give renewed life to that work.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08869469504989824717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-36025614879981811822012-04-17T13:52:58.829-04:002012-04-17T13:52:58.829-04:00Hi Lori !
I totally agree with your comments!
I h...Hi Lori !<br />I totally agree with your comments!<br /> I have supported many designers by purchasing charts and it has been a pleasure.<br />I am now trying to design patterns and I was very happy when I saw my very first chart stitched and that the stitcher gave credit to me ...<br />I personally stitch other designers'patterns and I find it nice to give credit to them and to "advertise" their new (or not so new !) designs because like that, people are encouraged to buy and stitch all the wonderful patterns designed by all those talented designers !!!<br /> I know how hard it is to currently try to make a living in a business like that.<br />What you say about "paper patterns" is true but more and more people tend to prefer e-patterns because they get them immediately ... they have no shipping fees, no problem with the Post office and so on ...<br />As for me, I only sell e-patterns ... <br /> Thanks for all the hard work!<br />I went to the "horrible" website you mentioned ...yuk !!! <br />I couldn't join ...nathalie-poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17206281221551482928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-80176174473938364392012-04-16T20:09:08.030-04:002012-04-16T20:09:08.030-04:00Okay I am back, I didn't really understand but...Okay I am back, I didn't really understand but now that I have went and read up on it, I had no idea that people were doing such a terrible thing. I always have felt it was a privilege to be able to buy patterns like I do and keep them to have as a reference. I will pay better attention now when I am online.<br />It breaks my heart that people would do that to you girls who work so hard by giving us patterns to make, you know as I am art challenged. :)Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-73396037920377895312012-04-16T19:37:14.396-04:002012-04-16T19:37:14.396-04:00I totally agree with your comments. I have support...I totally agree with your comments. I have supported many designers by purchasing charts and it has been a pleasure. I know how hard it is to actually try to make a living in a business like that. Thanks for all the hard work!<br />Sheila, Mesa AZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-22112738149030496522012-04-16T19:32:08.595-04:002012-04-16T19:32:08.595-04:00Like I said...people who have to steal others'...Like I said...people who have to steal others' ideas, obviously have no ideas or talent of their own...<br /><br />sad...Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622375429250848371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-11104632605927863352012-04-16T18:27:52.034-04:002012-04-16T18:27:52.034-04:00Hi Denise ~ what you're doing is just fine, I ...Hi Denise ~ what you're doing is just fine, I do it myself...thanks for being honest!!<br />~LoriLori from Notforgotten Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037697421025649621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-77309859406771466542012-04-16T18:06:12.847-04:002012-04-16T18:06:12.847-04:00I WASN'T AWARE OF THIS EITHER. I DO SOSME TIME...I WASN'T AWARE OF THIS EITHER. I DO SOSME TIMES MAKE MYSELF A COPY OF MY OWN PATTERN THAT I HAVE PURCHASED AND THAT'S JUST BECAUSE I WRITE ON THEM. BUT WHAT THESE PEOPLE ARE DOING IS JUST WRONG. DENISEdenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12815450599831874315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-36568133632019677982012-04-16T17:23:52.541-04:002012-04-16T17:23:52.541-04:00Well, I am one of those people who cannot design h...Well, I am one of those people who cannot design herself out of a paper bag, and I am extremely grateful for you and all the other designers out there who share their talents and designs with us stitchers. It breaks my heart whenever I see and hear about those unscrupulous folk who think nothing of stealing from the designers. I don't know how they can sleep at night. Thank you for all that you do!lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138325528097341450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-64187169439614286382012-04-16T17:00:29.528-04:002012-04-16T17:00:29.528-04:00Lori,
Very well said!! I wasn't even aware o...Lori,<br /><br /> Very well said!! I wasn't even aware of the pattern mafia until I saw it a bit on FB.... Respect for the artist, is lost a a few, but not the mojority, thankfully. So love your work and patterns! OLMprims by olde lady morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09973653958304094703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-75958844775566119132012-04-16T16:32:14.981-04:002012-04-16T16:32:14.981-04:00Hi Lori. Not having a local shop and always looki...Hi Lori. Not having a local shop and always looking for a usually OOP chart, I enter the title in Google's search. This is how I came across the coin palace. It came up in searches time and time again. At first I didn't understand what the deal was since I was asked to download a program that would convert a scanned photo of my requested chart into a symboled chart. ???? What? I wanted the chart!! I wasn't interested and didn't download the program. Never did find the chart! I realized on subsequent searches what was going on and ASSUMED another country may not be liable under US laws or something, since it was certainly not trying to hide. Too weird for me, and I ignored the confusion.marlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252451302831115791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-48061413308572172702012-04-16T13:45:49.524-04:002012-04-16T13:45:49.524-04:00I'm SO happy that I'm receiving feedback f...I'm SO happy that I'm receiving feedback for this post...keep the comments coming!!!<br /><br />~LoriLori from Notforgotten Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037697421025649621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-66600419726436271562012-04-16T13:20:15.162-04:002012-04-16T13:20:15.162-04:00Amen, Lori! And let me just add one thing....if y...Amen, Lori! And let me just add one thing....if you buy a pattern that is already drawn out on foundation cloth, you CAN NOT trace and copy that pattern to use again. Never, ever. The patterns drawn out on cloth are for ONE USE ONLY. I cannot stress this enough! If you want two of the same pattern, you must BUY two patterns. This is not my rule, it is COPYRIGHT LAW. People have been doing this with my pattern line and it is STEALING when you do this without paying for it. I make my living designing and selling patterns. How would you (the pattern pirates) like to have someone steal your paycheck week after week? The only way to inform folks of this is to get the word out and educate...thanks Lori, for letting me throw in my 2 cents!Kris Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11951831571007880321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-85138167086234402922012-04-16T12:21:43.599-04:002012-04-16T12:21:43.599-04:00As a person who buys patterns and have never had t...As a person who buys patterns and have never had the nerve to sell a thing, it is nice to know. When I make something and show a picture on my blog I always try to link back to the designer.<br />I am glad you wrote it out in black and white. I know that I have thought about selling some of the things on Etsy but I didn't have any idea if I would get in trouble. So thanks.Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-48641646777125223482012-04-16T12:10:25.082-04:002012-04-16T12:10:25.082-04:00Thanks Lori for posting, I truly admire all of you...Thanks Lori for posting, I truly admire all of you for your hard work and sharing your visions and designs, you are truly amazing, and for anyone reading this who is involved in this truly illegal activity, shame on you, be an honest person...and if any of you follow my blog or me, I'd appreciate that you don't anymore. Just sayin...together designers can make a difference, and we as your loyal customers support you whole heartedly.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />~RondaRondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06460576446134631203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-75661064996359295492012-04-16T11:51:03.242-04:002012-04-16T11:51:03.242-04:00Hi Lori,
First, are the strawberry and tomato pin...Hi Lori,<br /><br />First, are the strawberry and tomato pin cushions for sale? They are too precious for words!<br />Secondly, if these Pattern Pirates<br />feel they can do this with your patterns is truly unbelievable. How they can go to sleep at night without GUILT on their conscious.... I truly adore your patterns and wish I had all the time in the world to stitch. Your creations make my heart happy! Thank you Lori!KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13752115492914842400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-8713591796926764512012-04-16T11:34:02.051-04:002012-04-16T11:34:02.051-04:00You are a nice person! Thanks for sharing your tho...You are a nice person! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and you're right, you can't let others stop you!Ronniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391464073651596128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-66707441865917064422012-04-16T11:07:32.351-04:002012-04-16T11:07:32.351-04:00Maria ~ they will never put me out of business!!! ...Maria ~ they will never put me out of business!!! I will ALWAY design for my customers... :) keep on trucking!<br />~LoriLori from Notforgotten Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037697421025649621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-89927854034811111912012-04-16T10:54:36.386-04:002012-04-16T10:54:36.386-04:00I'm with ya girl! I've found some of my de...I'm with ya girl! I've found some of my designs uploaded illegally on foreign sites and can't get them removed. Broke my heart. Eventually, they will just put us all out of business and then no new designs for anyone! So sad.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155402047824100340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817148833309325011.post-7953138698390770342012-04-16T10:17:42.852-04:002012-04-16T10:17:42.852-04:00Thank you Lori for adding your two cents to this &...Thank you Lori for adding your two cents to this "out of control" problem. With the patience and diligence of a group of pattern designers we hope a solution can be found. Thanks again for your post....Pam Gracia "Soft in the Head"softintheheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02204035552891111925noreply@blogger.com