Where do you get your inspiration to design your quilts or quilt blocks?
I've read and watched quite a lot of blogs and videos and most mention that they get their ideas or are inspired from nature, architecture, other quilters and even other quilts.
I am now quilting for a year, so the concept of
designing something entirely new and different is a bit confusing to me. What makes it YOURS?
Here are two examples of quilts I've made, one from a single block tutorial, the other my own applique blocks, and sampler blocks.
1. My Purple Diamond quilt was made using a single block
tutorial. Obviously the block itself is not my design, but the layout of this quilt was not done using a pattern. The fabric and colour placement was my own, so the question is, can I write a pattern, slap my name on it and sell it?
2. Gone Golfing - Back Maybe was inspired by my Dad's love of golfing. Three of the blocks I had made was from a book called 'The Essential Sampler Quilt Book' by Lynne Edwards. The HST (half square triangle) block I made up as I went along. The rest of the quilt blocks are done using applique and are from what I have drawn up myself. So again the question is, 'Is this quilt my own design, can I write a pattern and sell it'?
Here is another example of a
Half Square Triange BOM by
Jenny Baker she had in 2012. At the time while participating in the BOM she posted free tutorials every month. Now you can buy the
pattern for that quilt and is available on her blog.
I need to get this question answered, 'When can I write a pattern for a quilt or quilt block and sell it?'
Another reason I'm asking this, is that I've come up with a quilt block that I've designed myself, the inspiration was from craft paper. I have not copied the design exactly and have changed the layout just a bit. I want to write a pattern for this block but want to know the
do's and don't first.
Your input will be very helpful, please share your experience and advice!
I am linking up to
WIP Wednesdays @
Freshly Pieced.
Happy quilting.
