This has nothing to do with copyrights. There are at least two Microsoft "groups" dedicated to the creation and distribution of free patterns. I belong to both. The latest issue of the publication from the Scroll Saw Association of the World (SAW) contains an article by a person who makes patterns "for a living" and that person is just "pitching a fit" about the fact that there are patterns to be had for free. In fact, there a couple contained in the same publication (I thought that was neat). I, for one, think that if you can find a free pattern, go for it. I also believe in free enterprise and "making a buck" as I have said before. If you can produce a pattern that the rest of us are willing to spend our money on, then more power to you. However, don't cry about the competition. There is already too much protectionism in this country (U.S.). Jeff Zaffino and Charles Dearing sell patterns from their web sites, and through various and sundry outlets like "Scroller," "Wildwood Designs," and "Steebar." Their patterns are great and I am willing to buy them because I can't find any of that quality (or difficulty) for free. That is the way it should be.
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