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Stitchers! Help us stop copyright infringement in the needlework industry! This activity has become such a problem that many designers have been forced out of business and closed their doors. That hurts all of us and deprives us of (what would have otherwise been) a vast and varied selection of wonderful new designs to choose from each and every year.
The whole industry, from designers to publishers, to distributors and manufacturers of materials, and local independent needlework shops are negatively impacted. Ultimately, it affects you. The good news is you can actively do something about it and help protect the needlecraft you love so dearly. It all starts with education and truly understanding the “dos” and “don’ts” of what is legally, as well as morally acceptable with what a person does with a design once it is purchased.
Hopefully, these guidelines will help you help us keep our passion alive and breath new life into our industry. Thank you so much for taking the time to review this information and support the cause. The next time you hear “I would love a copy of that”, please share this information with that person, as well as fellow stitchers at stitch groups or during one-on-one conversations.
Read more about copyright infringement, tell us what you think, and join the fight at http://needleworkcopyright.blogspot.com/.
Hugs and stitches to you all!
Cheryl Granda