Copyright Corner

By sharing these links with you, we are in no way giving legal advice, either directly or indirectly. For legal advice on copyright, you should contact a copyright attorney. These links are informational only.

Stanford University Library's Copyright and Fair Use Website
A very thorough look at copyright and fair use in the United States.

NCSU Library Copyright Tutorial
A step-by-step tutorial on copyrights. Very clear and easy to understand.

"Copyright and Quilts: Trying to get the big picture" by Patricia L. Cummings
An article on how to apply copyright law to quilting patterns.

"Copyright and Needlework" by Martha Beth Lewis
Well-known stitchery instructor Martha Beth Lewis offers a series of brief articles on copyright as it pertains to needlework.

The US Government's Official Copyright Site
The US Government provides a very comprehensive web site on copyright, with emphasis on books and recordings.

How To Register Your Copyright
Part of the US Government site; a .pdf booklet on how to register a copyright on visual art products (including needlework).

"Copyrights and Copywrongs"
Jennifer Aikman-Smith displays this very informative poster, produced and paid for under the Educational Mandate of the INRG Legal Defense Fund. Your browser may allow you to click on the .jpg to make it larger and more readable.

We hope these links provide you with useful information as you create and use needlework charts and products. Remember, if you have questions about copyright, it is always best to contact a copyright attorney for advice.