i.e. a person who makes handmade items and sell them in small numbers.

You can contact the designer and seek permission to make up and sell items from their pattern/s. You will need to be specific as to where and when you intend to sell the items e.g. markets and, as to how many you would like to sell.

If you are a Teacher,

and you wish to teach a group from a commercial pattern,

you can seek permission from the Designer to use the pattern instructions as a teaching tool. However, you will need to assure the Designer that both you and each student will have an original pattern to work from.

If you are a Self Directing Group Without a Teacher,

and you all wish to create the same design using a commercial pattern.

Each person in the group must have their own original pattern to work from.

To assist Hobbyists who purchase patterns from my site; I have contacted most of the Designers who supply pattens to me commercially, and asked them to issue statements, which give Hobbyists more information about the useage of their patterns. My own statement for 'craftinabag designs' is first, then other designers follow on; please read each one carefully, as some differ and restrictions apply.

craftinabag designs - Judith Tetley : Australian Designer

Original designs by Judith Tetley, craftinabag designs are protected by Copyright Laws. I will not allow any part of a pattern to be photocopied and given to a third person, and, will not allow the finished product to be mass produced and sold commercially in any retail outlet, by Internet site or by eBay. However, "Hobbyists" have my permission to sell finished work at markets, fetes, community craft shops or any other community activity for a small profit. Each finished item must carry a label indicating that it is a 'craftinabag design' and sales for "Hobbyists" are limited to 5 finished items per pattern per annum.

Gathering Stitchers - Rondel Ferrett : Australian Designer

Original Rondel Ferrett, Gathering Stitchers designs are covered by International Copyright. No part of the pattern may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission from Gathering Stitchers. I am happy for you to use my pattern in your hobby. Copyright requires you to identify the finished item as a Gathering Stitchers design. The pattern may not be mass produced without prior written consent by Gathering Stitchers. This includes sale of finished items on eBay, or the Internet.

Red Brolly - Bronwyn Hayes : Australian Designer

I do not object to "Hobbyists" making up small numbers of my designs, as they are, to sell at local markets, fetes, community craft shops or any other community activity. Please acknowledge that the finished item has been made from my design. I will not allow patterns to be used for mass production, or for finished items to be sold commercially in any retail outlet, by Internet site or by eBay. I do object to anyone taking my designs and putting them into a new context and calling them their own, or taking bits from one design and another design, putting the two together and calling them their own work. These practices are in breach of copyright laws and will not be tolerated.

Leanne's House & Rosalie Quinlan Designs : Australian Designers

We have no problems with "hobbyists" making up our patterns for sale at markets, fetes, community craft shops or any other community activity. However, we require each finished item to acknowledge the name of the design and its designer on an attached label. We do NOT give permission for our designs to be mass produced and sold commercially in any retail outlet, by Internet Site of by eBay.

Piecefully Patched - Colleen Archbold : Australian Designer

Original designs by Colleen Archbold are protected by Copyright Laws. I will not allow any part of a pattern to be photocopied and given to a third person, and will not allow the finished product to be mass produced and sold commercially in any retail outlet, by Internet site or by eBay. However, "Hobbyists" have my permission to sell finished work at markets, fetes, community craft shops or any other community activity for a small profit. Each finished item must acknowledge the name of the design and my name as the Designer. Sales for "Hobbyists" are limited to 5 finished items per pattern.

Copyright: Please remember that I have designed my patterns for your enjoyment. I am happy for you to make them in limited numbers, but if selling for profit could you please acknowledge that it is designed by Cathy Penton Designs. No mass production or photocopying please.

Rustic Country Wares - Julie Wilson : Australian Designer

My patterns are for personal use only. I do NOT give permission for any person to sell finished items.

Art to Heart - Nancy Halvorsen : American Designer

"Hobbyists" purchasing patterns from this site have my permission to make and sell up to 10 of each project. "Hobbyists" will also need to acknowledge Art to Heart as the designer.

BareRoots - Barri Sue Gaudet : American Designer

"Hobbyists" do have my permission to use my patterns to make and sell finished items at markets, community craft shops and small home town shows for a small personal profit. Items must be made by the hands of the individual who purchases the pattern and not mass produced. Finished items must acknowledge BareRoots as the designer and are limited to 5 sales per pattern, per annum.

Country Friends - Wendy Brigg : Australian Designer

All designs are protected by International Copyright Laws. Patterns can be made for personal profit. Please acknowledge as a Country Friends design. Mass-production is NOT allowed.

Natalie Lymer Designs - Australian Designer

Country Hart Designs - Robyn Welsh : Australian Designer

I do allow Hobbyist's to make my designs for fun and profit in small numbers, but it must be acknowledged that if is made from a Country Hart Design. If you wish to teach my designs, written permission must be sort. My designs must not be mass produced and no part of my patterns may be photocopied or shared.

Liberty Star - American Designer

We hope you will enjoy making projects from this pattern and are happy for you to give them as gifts or sell them in limited quantities. Any mechanical reproduction of this pattern is strictly prohibited under the American copyright laws.

Cinnamon Lane Crafts - American Designer

This pattern may not be reproduced in any way without prior written permission of Cinnamon Lane Crafts. Finished items produced from this pattern may not be mass produced, but may be sold at Craft Fairs (maximum of 24). This pattern may not be sold or re-sold on eBay.

Black Crow Primitives - American Designer

This pattern may not be reproduced or altered in any way without prior written permission by Black Crow Primitivews. Finished items may not be mass produced, but may be sold at Craft Fairs (maximum of 12 per pattern purchased). This pattern may not be sold or re-sold on eBay.

I Luv Country Designs - Tracey North : Australian Designer

Original designs by Tracey North, 'I Luv Country' are protected by Copyright Laws. I will not allow any part of a pattern to be photocopied and given to a third person, and, will not allow the finished product to be mass produced and sold commercially in any retail outlet, by Internet site or by eBay. However, "Hobbyists" purchasing my patterns from this site, have my permission to sell finished work at markets, fetes, community craft shops or any other community activity for a small profit. Each finished item must carry a label indicating that it is an 'I Luv Country' design and sales for "Hobbyists" are limited to 5 finished items per pattern per annum.

C'michael Cottage - Terri and Norman Carmichael : Australian Designer's

We appreciate you respecting our conditions of sale. All C'michael Cottage products shown on this web site are our own designs and NOT clipart. COPYRIGHT: our original designs are copyrighted to us C'michael Cottage

From My Hands to Yours - Joy White : Australian Designer

I hope you enjoy making this project and I thankyou for your support. Please remember that the contents of this pattern are protected by copyright and you must not reproduce it by any means, including photocopying.

Gail Pan Designs - Australian Designer

I will allow 'hobbyists' to make up small numbers; definately not bulk numbers, of my designs to sell at local fete's, community craft shops or any other community activity. However, please take the time to add a label acknowledging the finished item has been made from my design. I will not allow any part of my patterns to be photocopied and given to a third person, and I do not give permission for my designs to be mass produced and sold commercially in any retail outlet, internet site or by eBay.

I hope that this information has given you a better understanding of what you can and can't do with Designers patterns. For "Hobbyists" the Designers on my site have put some excellent exceptions in writing to enable you to enjoy your hobby. So, if something is not clear to you, please ask before doing anything.

Should you wish to read more about Copyright in the Craft Context, I would like to refer you to two Australian sites that provide information and insight.

Australian Copyright Council

http://www.copyright.org.au

Published Article by Homespun Editor of the Day, Melody Lord

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