Cute Family I was one of the unsuspecting cuties that downloaded the files from the quiltery. After consultation with a good friend, I emailed them and apologized telling them I ahd deleted all

I am lost on the loop for this one, but I am glad you all figured out and I guess got to a happy end. *

I also had sent a apology letter Glad all is ok

Don't know how (as I've been following closely) missed the end of this drama but glad it is all over for all concerned. I think we all learned something new here ....just glad it ended amicably Jo

I am so glad that everything has worked out for those involved. My prayers have been answered! *4U

We all have learned a lot from this ;) *2U

I am so happy this is sorted out.We just have to be real careful in the future. Ricky

Lisa, I am so sorry that you had this happen and all of you who were unsuspecting. I don't know who posted the link nor do I want to. I'm glad it's over.;)

Illegal use of Copyright Material (4)‏
From: Stephen (stephen@thequiltery.com.au)
Sent: Sun 7/13/08 8:31 PM
To: leviathanambrosia@hotmail.com

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Mary,

Thank you for your email, I hope you can see our point of view in respect to this problem. The reason you received the email in the first instance was that your details appeared in the Bookmark Section of the Cute Embroidery site under the heading "Who Voted for this Project", referring to the link to our Site.

One of the main objectives when we started the Quiltery was to be able to provide a range of innovative and cost effective quilt patterns and embroidery designs, as well as providing access to free downloads, to share with quilters and embroidery enthusiasts, both new and old the opportunity to try our designs before they buy - over the past few years we have given away tens of thousands of patterns and embroidery designs for free - then to find that some people aren't happy with this and want the entire range of our products for FREE I find quite offensive.

Giving away a free pattern/design is not done lightly as they take quite some time to design and make, not to mention the cost associated with the increased volume of traffic through the Web Site, and it is a very generous offer by Web Site Owners that they give you these to use.

The rate of Piracy over the Internet is frightening and the end result will be, designers will stop designing, discouraged by the knowledge that no one respects the amount of work that goes into each design. Ironically, these designer's products are in demand or else no one would want them in the first place. Individual designers, publishing companies and craft stores are going out of business on a daily basis - they can't sell what has already been stolen and circulated for free. Eventually, there will be no more jobs for craft designers, craft companies and craft pattern shops - and all the patterns/designs that you love will stop being available, there will be nothing new. The rate of patterns/designs being distributed is quickly exceeding the rate that new can be made - and sadly, the crafting companies, shops and designers will continue to go out of business very quickly.

We have decided in this case that we will not be looking to pursue this matter further given that we have received apologies from a number of ladies who downloaded our designs and the offending link has been removed by the site owner, albeit disappointing that she has not seen the need to at least apologise for allowing it to be placed there in the first instance.

I would suggest that the advice given in a number of emails to the Cute Embroidery Forum regarding being mindful of Links posted on the Cute Embroidery.com site should be taken on board by all your members.

Stephen Blackwood
The Quiltery

It's a pity the whole thing blew up the way it did. I'm glad you have taken the approach you did and all is sorted out. *4U

Wow, Lisa this is good news - I am so happy for you that you received a thank you letter from them and it worked out well for you. I hope that everyone learns from this - as you have - I am sure.

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How do I email them? what is it? I'm not sure if I did but I deleted all I had that I didn't know where they came from. Please help me.........thanks

What was the answer U received back? I'm curious I guess. I just hate this had to happen to anyone. *4U

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by lbrow 13 Jul 2008

ok I read further. Glad they were nice to U. But think they should have gotten their ducks n a row & bn sure before they jumped MM

I too downloaded a couple of the designs, but was afraid to e-mail him as I didn't want to give out my e-mail address.
Do you have his e-mail address as I would like to send my apologies as well.
Jerri

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by quiltgrama 13 Jul 2008

Just go to thequiltery.com and then scroll to the bottom. There is a area marked contact us. I went through there. Lisa

designs. I have received an email from him thanking me for the apology and letting me know he realizes we did not do it on purpose and is really only concerned with the one who posted the link in the first place. So take my advice apologize and delete the designs. Again thank you to my good friend for all her advice and understanding as well as unconditional love. Lisa