I agree with Tony: Notify Festival of Quilts. Quite frankly they should be embarrassed that they're not vetting their vendors properly. Even though this display was part of a retired sample sell-off to raise money for charity, that's no excuse for this vendor. (See this Facebook link about this ...
Additionally, are you absolutely sure that they're not using some of your older patterns for their preprinted items. I've been following you for a good while and it seems like parts of several of her designs skirt really close to your designs. Just a thought ...
Also, so sorry that you have to go through this. Despite all the good that's come out of digital technology, it seems like lately there's been way more bad for all of us creatives. Hope you're able to have good resolution from this!
I think I will start by contacting the company and let them explain themselves. Thank you for the FB link, it hadn't even occurred to me to look on FB (not a fan! :-D)
I had a good look at their online shop and although some of their preprinted items have a similar feel, they are not using any of my patterns. Although I guess they could be using them on stuff they sell in person. Who knows...
So I'll email them and, politely, ask for an explanation. And then we'll see...
I agree with Tony: Notify Festival of Quilts. Quite frankly they should be embarrassed that they're not vetting their vendors properly. Even though this display was part of a retired sample sell-off to raise money for charity, that's no excuse for this vendor. (See this Facebook link about this ...
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1021204116679555&set=a.454208676712438 )
Additionally, are you absolutely sure that they're not using some of your older patterns for their preprinted items. I've been following you for a good while and it seems like parts of several of her designs skirt really close to your designs. Just a thought ...
Also, so sorry that you have to go through this. Despite all the good that's come out of digital technology, it seems like lately there's been way more bad for all of us creatives. Hope you're able to have good resolution from this!
I think I will start by contacting the company and let them explain themselves. Thank you for the FB link, it hadn't even occurred to me to look on FB (not a fan! :-D)
I had a good look at their online shop and although some of their preprinted items have a similar feel, they are not using any of my patterns. Although I guess they could be using them on stuff they sell in person. Who knows...
So I'll email them and, politely, ask for an explanation. And then we'll see...
Thank you, Joan!