Hi All,
Thank you for all the comments.
Devon, you're quite right. I gave the pattern to the Lace Magazine so
that others could enjoy seeing the lace and making it for themselves.
I have no problem with that and its very nice to think that someone
enjoyed making and having it.
I suppose its a new experience for me, to see lace being passed on
from someone who made it, and presumably enjoyed having it, but who
is no longer with us and their creations no longer have any value or
meaning.
I hadn't thought of it like that, that now is a time to invest in
modern lace because its cheap. I suppose that is true of many arts
and crafts and the skill is in judging what might become more
valuable with time.
Jean, thank you for telling me about Bill Blake. I'm so glad he
enjoyed this pattern. It's difficult to tell from the photo but the
lace looks beautifully made. I wondered if it was someone clearing
his estate and it seems very sad to think the work hasn't gone to
members of the family to be treasured, but as Sue said, better that
the lace should go to someone who wants it rather than it be thrown
away.
Lyn, I'm not sure I follow your story about the quilt although it
sounds like moral infringement. As far as I know I still have
copyright of the tern design. I don't believe this breaches that
copyright anymore than selling books secondhand. Remember that when a
book is sold secondhand, not a penny of that money goes to the author
even though the copyright is still held by them. Anyway, no need to
worry about copyright here - clearly no-one is going to make a profit
out of the design!
Oh Sue, 1105 euros for a milanese book! Thats incredible! (Ridiculous?!)
Robin, interesting thoughts on selling hand made crafts, especially
as I thought that with lace appearing at the high end of fashion
(couturier, royal wedding, etc) that might filter down. Evidently not.
Beth, yes sorry, 25 years. Too many for me to count :-).
Thank you for all the conversation, its been interesting and helpful.
Its great to have a community like arachne to 'chat' with.
Best wishes,
Jane
Sunshine! A break from all the storms and rain in Southern England
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