Shana - I couldn't agree with you more. I've created my own designs and strive very hard to make them as original as possible (with the one exception of the pattern that was given to me, which I have altered to make it my own). Although imitation is considered a form of flattery, in this instance many, many hours of hard work and trial and error have been stolen.
And, Jodi - you are so correct that you can spot your design/pattern immediately.
I know that all sewers will happen upon the same fabric from time to time, but it really bugs me when I feel like some others intentionally go out and buy that others have searched for. I have had requests to make something like another seller and I always turn the request down and steer the buyer to that seller. I appreciate that a customer wants to purchase from me, but I won't copy another's design and I won't specifically buy fabric that another member has already posted. I just feel it is the right way to do things.
And I totally agree that most of us completely do our own work (I do everything myself, including my website) and some of us even have multiple jobs!!!! And we still don't make much money!!!
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