Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Thanks Sue Ann...I was envisioning some algebraic math calculation that I was then going to have to enlist the help of one of my children to help me with.  I took one look at your diagram and instructions and went DUH!!!  Silly me...

Shantell

Hi...I noticed in Shelli's "sticky note" she mentioned a topic for this section could be..."Sue Ann's picture and explanation of how to find the correct side head/gusset length formula."  I went looking for it and couldn't find it.  Is this something that is already here somewhere or just a subtle hint that perhaps Sue Ann could share that with us.  Cuz, I'm thinking I would really really like it.

Hint Hint Hint...if it's not here yet...or could someone please direct me to the right location.

Shantell

Thanks for the replies...

I actually have Nancy's book and have read her copyright information on her website which all makes complete sense.   Her articles are actually what made me think about it in the first place.  I really hadn't given it much thought before that.  I just found it very interesting that I have two patterns from two artists that are basically identical yet both claim to have copyright to them...interesting.   I am just curious about how everyone does this part and what they do not only protect themselves from being accused but from having their work in a sense stolen.  So...I had to ask the question.

Thanks again...

I have a question that has been on my mind for some time and now that I've recently purchased two patterns from different artists it's bothering me even more.   I understand the copyright infrigments laws and would never try to sell or reproduce someone elses work and call it my own.   I have these two patterns that came from two different artists...the pictures on the pattern look entirely different which as we all know is easy to accomplish with different fur, eye placement, ear placement, needle sculpting, etc., however, when you look at the pattern pieces themselves...they are for the most part identical.

So...my question...how do you protect yourself from being accused of using someone elses design or even mistakenly perhaps doing so...and how do you protect your own designs? I've been doodling around with my own patterns & designs but am a bit nervous about it.

Thanks for any insight you may have.

Shantell

Thank you...I hadn't even thought of looking for swatches...I'll be ordering some soon.  I'm sure that will help me out ALOT.

:D

Shantell

Hello Ladies,

I'm overwhelmed with the mohair selection...I'm so use to going to the quilt shop and being able to touch and feel and touch and feel and touch and feel and touch and feel...have I said touch and feel yet...all the fabric that I just don't know where to begin with the mohair.  I'd like to buy a variety of small pieces until I get an idea of what I'm getting until I find what I like.  I've been playing with making bears from 5 to about 16 inches.  Just working on my techique more than anything.

Any suggestions on what to start with?  I've purchased some upholstery cashmere and ultrasuede on Ebay which has been okay for "playing with" but I'm ready for the good stuff.    And purchased some kits but they don't always say what fur has been included to know what I've ended up with.

Thanks for any input.
Shantell