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pla·gia·rism
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My son is still taught in school that plagiarism is not nice or acceptable behavior.
What is your opinion? Let me know in the comments.
Have we really come this far that plagiarism is now called creativity???
Is plagiarism now an acceptable behavior?
Are "work at home moms" somehow immune to plagiarism and in their case is it called creativity?
Is plagiarism called "creativity" when someone is trying to feed their family?
Is it OK to plagiarize another work at home mom?
Is it acceptable to profit from plagiarism?
Do you support "work at home moms" who plagiarize?
Is it called slander and bullying if someone calls someone out on plagiarism?
Is it OK to plagiarize something if you paid for the item?
What is your opinion? Let me know in the comments.
Have we really come this far that plagiarism is now called creativity???
Is plagiarism now an acceptable behavior?
Are "work at home moms" somehow immune to plagiarism and in their case is it called creativity?
Is plagiarism called "creativity" when someone is trying to feed their family?
Is it OK to plagiarize another work at home mom?
Is it acceptable to profit from plagiarism?
Do you support "work at home moms" who plagiarize?
Is it called slander and bullying if someone calls someone out on plagiarism?
Is it OK to plagiarize something if you paid for the item?
Lori Choman said...
ReplyDeletePlagiarism is NOT an acceptable behavior. As a member of the DIY community, I totally understand how you feel. I built a banquette in my dining room, posted general directions online, shared it with several other women builders. Was told "Oh that's cute but so outdated" and they would not share the post. Within a year at least two of them had built banquettes in their homes almost identical to mine. I brushed it off. Then, I built loft beds for my kids, shared the plans with some of the same women builders. I got brushed off again, "oh that's cute but not for kids". And they wouldn't share the post. I'm talking about major well-known women DIY builder bloggers, sponsored by Lowes and tool companies. Again, within six months of me sharing my loft bed plans, one of them built loft beds using my plans and passed them off as her own. When I brought it to her attention, her answer was "Oh I changed the theme, so it's totally different." I stopped sharing anything in the DIY community. So I HATE when people don't give credit where credit is due. Which leads to how I found you. I'm now taking chemo, and I can't find chemo caps I like, until I found your designs on Pinterest. I fell in love with them, saw the pattern was free and found the horrors you went through. I'm so sorry that you went through all that. I would love the pattern for the no tie cap, my email address is
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ReplyDeleteI agree plagiarism is not acceptable behavior. No one should be able to profit from someone else's hard work and creativity. If someone is doing that, they should be called on it. Unfortunately, many patterns crafters share on the internet are not patented, so it is difficult to do anything legally about it. This is why I don't usually share original designs on open sites. I have a dear friend who has lost all her hair due to chemo therapy and I was just looking for a pattern to make her a couple of hats. But I understand your issues totally and it should be your decision if you want to share. If you chose to do so, my email is Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteNot at all acceptable to plagiarise another's work. I find it especially cruel as well as very damaging to the creative process. I would like the chemo hat pattern of you are willing to share. My email is
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ReplyDeleteI agree. Plagiarism is never acceptable. Some might say it is a form of flattery. I believe it is better referred to as theft. Theft of ideas is as bad as stealing a tangible item.
I would love a pattern for the scarf. I will be starting chemo for breast cancer in a couple of weeks and have been searching for these. Thank you. My email is....
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ReplyDeletePlagiarism is not acceptable. It is stealing. We must teach our children this. Stealing, even of others words, is stealing. Just like stealing copywriters etc etc. My email is
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ReplyDeleteUnfortunately too many people today feel entitled. If it's on the internet they want free access to do as they please. I'm sorry this happened to you. Those who copy usually lack the imagination and gumption to make their own designs. They then feel it's okay to copy others, make minimal changes and call it their own. What a shame.
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I'm so sorry this happened to you. This is a labor of love, not a competition. People should not profit from your free patterns. It is NEVER ok to plagiarize, ever, no excuses. How hard could it be to give credit where credit is due! Stay at home or not, nothing gives anyone the right to plagiarize someone else's creations and hard work. Thanks for what you do. I'd love to buy the patterns...
ReplyDeleteMariela, you can have the patterns for free if you leave your email here, I will delete the email once I have sent you the pattern. You may donate the money you save to your favorite cancer related charity.
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ReplyDeleteI think copying and pasting someone's work is stealing- always give credit to the creator!
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ReplyDeleteI own an etsy shop as well and have come across this problem too many times. Most recently, I've found my exact clothing items on a Chinese site that sells them for 1/10th of the price. Its disheartening but I get comfort in the fact that there are still moms and others that do believe in small businesses and will support them no matter what the cost. I'd love a copy of this pattern to make some scarves for my mom who has recently been diagnosed. My email is
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ReplyDeleteIt is unethical to plagiarize and one should never do it. You are a kind person to lend you talents in helping other. I would so much like to do the same, please send me a copy of the pattern for the hat. Thank you. My email is
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ReplyDeleteI would say again that plagiarizing is totally wrong. Than you so much for the hat pattern, may I have the scarf pattern also. My email is
June 15, 2017 at 6:14 AM
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ReplyDeleteI find it very sad when people plagiarize anything. But I find it particularly bad when people do this to designers/crafters/artists who often share their work for free. Thank you for making this available.
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ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that you are having to deal with this. It is never ok to steal someone's hard work and pass it off as their own and profit from it. I would love the scarf pattern. My email is
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A very good friend hasn't had cancer but has recently had a HUGE cyst removed from the right side of her brain. She had her whole head shaved, rather than leave it up to the surgeons to "do their thing". She has a very large scar on her head and needs to wear scarves until her hair grows out. I've made her a "chemo cap" and giver her scarves but want to make something very simple for her to use to help her out.
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ReplyDeleteAmy Froelich said...
ReplyDeletePlagiarism is never acceptable. I am so sorry this happened to you. My friend just had her first round of chemo yesterday for breast cancer. I would love the chemo cap pattern so I can make some just for her. Thank you for your kindness.
Someone who uses ideas from others for profit. Unthinkable
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ReplyDeleteI think some people think the anonymity of the internet makes it OK, without realising that it is the little people they are hurting. Could I please have the no tie chemo pattern?
ReplyDeletethank you for your generosity despite the plagiarism of your design
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ReplyDeletePlagiarism is not an acceptable practice for anyone. A lot of time goes into the creator's work. Whether you are a small home based business or a big business if the idea and creation is your's than nobody has the right to claim it as their own. And no one should be bullying someone else without having all the facts. Well no one should bully period. I love these hat patterns you have created and would love to receive the no tie chemo scarf pattern. I have a friend who I am bringing to her chemo treatments and we both sew and knot. She just had her second treatment and we were able to bring in three sewn hats and 2 knitted hats. One of each went to another patient as soon as we gave them to one of the nurses in the infusion. It made my friend so happy to be able to help others. I love that your hats are 'dressy' and would love to be able to make some for others. We have a long way to catch up with you :)
Lynn Gagnon @ Thanks so much!
June 19, 2017 at 12:56 PM
Shirley K. and Glenda - I need your emails in order to send you the patterns. I will delete your emails from comments once I have sent the patterns.
ReplyDeleteI believe plagiarism is wrong..I totally understand where you are coming from....my sister in law is battleing uterine cancer and started her second round of chemo...this one will be for 3 months....and a few close friends fighting this battle also, so I'm making a few cheerful hats...I would like the hat pattern please.
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ReplyDeletePlagiarism is wrong - the scenarios you mention are not mitigating factors. My company does graphic design, and we deal in intellectual property. Thanks for sending the pattern (though I'm still happy to buy it - I tried at your Etsy store). My email is
Thank you!
June 22, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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ReplyDeleteLori Stratton said...
ReplyDeletePlagiarism is as wrong as shop lifting or any other crime. We need to teach our children this. Someone is hardworking and making their wages honestly while someone else is being dishonest and stealing their ideas to make some cash. Wrong wrong wrong! I'm in a different state visiting family and I'm seeing how dishonest people are. A hard working individual goes to work for the day and comes out only to find the chain his bike was locked up with has been cut and his bike stolen by someone. People need to go make an honest living and quit talking others ideas or belongings. My email is . I'd love to try the hat pattern for my granddaughter who has cancer.
June 23, 2017 at 8:18 AM
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ReplyDeleteIt is not bullying to call someone out for plagiarism. I am a middle school technology teacher. To teach this I give every single student a bank book with $5 in school money that is spendable at the school store. They cannot open the pouch to access the money only I can. I take up the pouch at the end of class and redistribute the next day. As time passes I place more dollars in some of their envelopes. When they notice, they scream bloody murder that they have been robbed because the didn't earn more. I give them time to be indignant and them tell them to pull a scenario from the jar. The jar contains about 200 ways their inventions could have been plagiarized. Then they begin to realize how they steal from the people who took the time to create the things that others need. I need the patterns for myself and do not intend to profit from them or keep you from profiting in anyway. Please send it to and then delete my email address. Thank you
June 23, 2017 at 7:08 PM
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ReplyDeletePlagiarism is definitely not acceptable. It's a principle that should be taught in schools starting in middle school, high school as well as college, with Discussion and examples of what plagiarism consists of. Perhaps then, it will be brought to an end. Wishful thinking? Hope not. We need to appreciate that when others share their creativity with us to appreciate it. It's a part of life. We love Art, music, books, movies,dances etc. and credit should be given only to that one or ones who created it. I would love to receive YOUR pattern as my daughter has been diagnosed
With triple negative cancer, most aggressive type. I hope to see a big smile on her face By making the hat and maybe a skirt to match.
Thank you for sharing your creativity with all of us who have responded. There are many of us who understand plagiarism.
My email address is
June 26, 2017 at 12:37 AM
Jemand anderen zu kopieren und seine Arbeit als die eigene auszugeben geht gar nicht.
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ReplyDeleteMegan Wachowski said...
ReplyDeleteI hate when people plagiarize something that someone worked so hard to create! My friend just started chemo and has a long road ahead of her I would love to make her some scarves. My email is . Thanks!
July 3, 2017 at 6:09 AM
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ReplyDeleteYou are such a kind person to offer your design and what a shame someone has to try to profit from it. I do not know anyone going through chemo right now, but I would love to make the scarf for my mother and her sister who have lost most of their hair through age and medication. I would also like to see if the nursing homes would have any residents that would need these. Thank you for having such a kind heart to help so many women.
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Blogger Marissa Wheeler said...
ReplyDeleteUnacceptable! Why would stealing others hard work be okay? Then making a profit off of it? How disrespectful. At a young age we were all taught that you must do your own work, you cannot copy others. That doesn't suddenly go away as an adult. It's especially frustrating when you are just trying to do something nice for others. Does she not see she is taking advantage of your generosity?? It's completely unacceptable. I tried your Etsy shop & would be happy to buy the pattern! If you are willing to send the pattern, my mother in law would love a couple of these hats. She is currently undergoing chemo treatments. Thank you for your kindness and generosity! My e mail is
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ReplyDeletePlagiarism is not acceptable. So sorry you are feeling betrayed and frustrated, when you created the pattern. I would gladly pay for the pattern but your etsy shop is closed. Cancer has touched everyone in my family and is now attacking my best friend since childhood. I want to make scarfs and hats for her by using recycled old t-shirts. Thanks for your time and talents. e-mail
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ReplyDeleteHi Snip Snip this is one case where its Plagiarism at its very worse I have just been diagnosed with Cancer for the second time (hodgkins disease first time now Breast Cancer) and I am out looking for some lovely hats scarves ect, its wonderful that you use your time to make and also donate to such a worthy cause its so very sad that others feel the need to profit from your talent and others misfortune.
I would really love a copy of both your scarf and hats patterns ( ) I am happy to pay for the patterns if you have them for sale) but they are for my own use. I wish you all the best in your endeavour to help others with your awesome designs..thanks Jan
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ReplyDeleteRachel Harley said...
ReplyDeletePlagiarism is never acceptable. We are taught this in school, but it amazes me how quickly adults forget this concept. I am sorry that you are dealing with situation.
My grandmother was recently diagnosed for the second time with Breast Cancer. We found some pictures of your patterns on Pinterest and she liked the look of the scarf pattern. I would really love to purchase the scarf pattern from you but it looks like your etsy shop is on a break. My email address is
July 10, 2017 at 2:06 PM
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ReplyDeleteNot only unacceptable, but as a business person, unethical.
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ReplyDeletePlagiarism is not exceptable. So sorry your having trouble with it. For those of us who are bald!!!! It's so unfair! I have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. To make a few hats would be wonderful !!! It's summer here in Tennessee and hot. If you would share your pattern l would so appreciate it!!!
My email is:
My name is Diane
Thank you for sharing
One Old Stitch said...
ReplyDeletePlagiarism is not ok! I also have an Etsy shop and I have seen things very similar to mine in other people's shops. It's very frustrating and it's not creative! I'm sorry this happened to you! I would love to have a copy of the pattern. My friend and my sons friends mother are both going through chemo right now. It is very hot in NC and I would love to make them each a few caps. My email is . Thank you!
July 29, 2017 at 6:33 PM
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ReplyDeleteI'ts a shame that so many talented diy'ers are no longer able to share with the community because of this issue. I have no talent when it comes to designing so I always appreciate those who do. Im sorry this happened to you. What a shame! I am a chemo nurse at an infusion suite. I would like both your patterns so that I can make some for my patients. My email address is . Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteBeing a small business owner myself (custom pillows) It is the worst feeling when someone blatantly copies your stuff and tries to make profit from themselves. Sorry this happened to you
ReplyDeleteI looked on your etsy account for the pattern for the no tie chemo scarf and it said it was no longer in your etsy shop ... how can I get it now? My MIL would love some of these as she is going in for her second treatment and she has already lost a majority of her hair.
Thank you in advance
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ReplyDeletePlagiarism is not right. I am with the Lioness and would like to make the hat and scarves for a clinic up in Northern WI in the onocology department. My email address is .
August 2, 2017 at 11:03 PM
Lanaya Botbyl said...
ReplyDeletePlagiarism is stealing someone else's work and claiming it as your own. Very unacceptable..it is plain out stealing. Would love this pattern For myself as my hair is just falling out from chemo atm.
Malia - leave your email here in the comments and I'll email you the pattern. I will delete the email once I have emailed the pattern.
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ReplyDeleteI am sorry that happened to you. My 9 year old daughter lost her grandmother to breast cancer and the only thing she wanted for her birthday was a sewing machine. She wants to make hats and port pillows. Your hats are by far the cutest thing we have ever seen for patients that won't be too hot or too cold. Thank you and God bless you.
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ReplyDeleteI feel plagiarism is unacceptable. People dont seem to understand there are consequences for their actions anymore. It is a sad world that we live in today I just hope I am able to teach my son better values. I am on here looking for your chemo scarf and hat pattern for a friends daughter that was just diagnosed with Leukemia so she can feel a little more comfortable. My email is Thank you so very much for offering this to us.
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ReplyDeletePlagiarism in generally is absolutely wrong. As a college student, we've even been told to the point that we can be expelled for it. The fact that someone thinks that stealing is considered creativity is backwards. I saw these patterns and absolutely would've paid and was so disappointed to know that someone decided they needed to up the ante and go on a theft run. Thank you for offering the opportunity to have the patterns regardless of some peoples' ill behavior. My email is I absolutely wanted to make one so I could cover my skin better due to an unpredictable sun allergy. Hats and extra layers of clothing make it so much easier to be outside. Thank you so much
August 19, 2017 at 9:21 PM
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ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that your pattern was not used in the way it was intended. I can't imagine the frustration level of having your work sold as someone else's. It's very unfortunate that the means of sharing some really great ideas is also the means of those ideas being used in ways that they should not be.
I came in search of a pattern to use for my roommate who is going through chemo now. All of the sites I have found pointed me to this blog. I was willing to pay the fee for the pattern through etsy but even that is not available anymore. If there is a way to access this pattern, I would be grateful.
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ReplyDeleteI have a lifelong friend who is more like a second mom to me, I who love to bless her with one of your beautiful chemo caps. She has just had a double mastectomy, and chemo is taking her hair, then on to radiation. You giving to so many is amazing. Sorry to hear about the plagiarism, your super talented.
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ReplyDeletePlagiarism is definitely a crime. When one person is truly creative and has put the thought and work into creating something unique, to put your own name on it is stealing. We should be thanking those who have the creative mind plus the determination to see the project through to fruition. It is the lazy and unethical who steal someone else's work and call it their own. Thank you for offering your talents and sharing them.
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's honest to make something and claim the idea was yours. I see so many bloggers who copy a recipe and change one ingredient quantity and then claim it as their own. That's not creating your own recipe. If I made a chemo hat or scar from a pattern, I wouldn't say it that I created pattern, just that I sewed it. I'd love a pattern for my friend's mother.
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ReplyDeleteI think it is always wrong to take someone else idea and make it appear it was yours. Plagiarism is not legal or morally right.
Thank you for your thoughtfullness.
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ReplyDeleteI think its a shame that creatives and artists have to go through such hassle to be credited for their work, plagiarism is illegal and insulting.
I appreciate your work and know that my friend in treatment will as well. Thak You
Princessdi1973, nanagus5, me - please leave your emails in the comments so I can email you the patterns. I will delete the emails once I have emailed the patterns.
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DeleteI teach about plagiarism constantly at school. I do my best to make my students understand that it is wrong and I teach them alternatives to it. When I tell them of the possible consequences, the kids are amazed and I know it makes them think. Plagiarism is one topic that all librarians in my district are passionate about!
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ReplyDeleteI'm raising three creative young ladies . My husband are both creative in our choosen areas. There is rarely a time there isn't a project happening in our home! I am extremely grateful to the many who offer their ideas and tutorials. I have learnt so much. For other people to use others for financial gain is, as many have said theft. You should never loose the will to give but this makes it hard and we become cynical and jaded. I'll be teaching my family in this new world of technology the old values of respecting people and being grateful for people wanting to share. I would love a copy of both scarf and hat pattern please. I am also interested in the pattern you are working on when available. My bestie needs to feel as beautiful on the outside as she is on the inside going through her chemo. I would love to share what we do with you if there is a forum. My email is
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September 10, 2017 at 7:28 PM
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ReplyDeletePlagiarism is plain and simple theft. Years ago we were taught that we could copy a little of another's work BUT, it had to be in quotes with a footnote and at the end of the paper(bibliography) listing source, author,ect. As far as plans and patterns, people share them out of the goodness of their heart, not so others can profit. I am starting chemo soon and would love a copy of your patterns please. My email is Thank you.
September 11, 2017 at 7:52 AM
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ReplyDeletePlagiarism is stealing. It's different from being "inspired by" someone's work or copying someone's work who has given permission for that use.
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ReplyDeleteit's not acceptable to profit by plagiarism.
My email is Can I have the pattern? My sister just had a double mastectomy and would like to make this for her. I will not be selling it.
Thank You.
September 19, 2017 at 6:32 PM
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ReplyDeletePlagerism has become quite an easy thing to do these days. Easy does not make something right. Taking things that don't belong to you and making a profit hurts society. It demeans the person and the person who created the item. I am so sorry this happened to you. I would be devastatingly upset. I will not be making this to sell. Thank you for creatively finding a way to share your pattern. This will bless my loved ones.
September 23, 2017 at 10:29 PM
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ReplyDeleteAre you serious? Did someone take your pattern and call it their own? That is wrong on so many levels! The internet makes it too easy to take people's things and they think that because it's on the internet that it's free for the taking. You see this issue with photos all the time. It's sad that people don't understand that you can't do that. I'm glad you called the person out and I seriously hope that they feel bad about it. I would love to make a couple of your scarves and hat for two friends who are going through treatments. My email address is
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ReplyDeleteGood afternoon, plagiarism is so not acceptable. but unfortunaltely some people who are small minded and less creative find that is the only way they can accomplish things for themself. how sad is that...Stealing from someone else for your own glory. I wouldn't expend any more of your good energy on this woman. I have been searching for days for a hat pattern for my girlfried. she has such a small head and after radiation now has very little hair. I had been looking for something a little jazzy that could lift her spirits. I was going to make her one for every day. she has just been told she has 8 - 12 months. If you would like to share, I would truly appreciate.
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ReplyDeletePlagiarism is wrong sorry this happened, I am need of a nice pattern my friend was just diagnosed with breast cancer I want to make her a beanie hat this lookes like what I am looking for. thanks
October 1, 2017 at 9:07 AM
Donna D, my pattern is not great for a small head. But the commercial patterns usually have multiple sizes and they would work better for you http://snipriphooray.blogspot.com/2017/09/substitute-patterns.html then just add a smaller headband and flower.
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ReplyDeleteSorry you were taken advantage of, if you’re still offering a free pattern, my friend was just diagnosed with cancer and has now lost her hair and I’d love to make a hat for her
ReplyDeleteMaking a profit off from someone else's effort and kindness is never acceptable. I have lost all my hair from chemo and the other hats I am using are not warm enough now that it is getting colder. I would really appreciate the pattern and I also have a friend that I would make one for Thank you so much for your generosity.
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ReplyDeletePlagirism is not acceptable. I would like your pattern to make hats to donate to my local oncologists office. I am making simple hats for the men but would like something a little fancier for women.
My oldest brother is battling pancreatic cancer right now. This is his second battle. He was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin s Lymphoma 5 years ago. I would like to give back. I plan on involving my 3 daughters in this project. If you are willing to share the pattern with me I would appreciate it. You can send it to
October 14, 2017 at 12:05 PM
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ReplyDeleteWow im sorry this happened to you. Its not right and i hope you were able to report her. Ice been searching for a pattern for a few days now and yours is by far the cutest. My mother in law had brain surgery 4 days ago sp i want tp make her a few to cheer her up. Id love the pattern please my email is
November 9, 2017 at 3:37 PM
Di Browning said...
ReplyDeletePlagiarism is always wrong. When someone creates something they deserve to be recognized for it. I have had this same problem when selling polymer clay beads online. I would love to have your pattern and will most definitely not make hats for sale or take credit for your pattern. I plan to make a couple for a family member with cancer. My email is
November 10, 2017 at 11:00 AM
I'd love a copy of your hat pattern. I will not sell products made from the pattern. My sister-in-law starts chemo next Friday. I have already made her 3 hats from other free patterns, but none are as cute as yours. My e-mail is
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ReplyDeleteMy niece was just diagnosed with leukemia at 33 years old. Devastating. I would like to make these head coverings for her. Can I get a copy of the pattern?
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November 12, 2017 at 10:24 AM
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ReplyDeleteMaking a profit off from someone else's effort and kindness is never acceptable.
My daughter-in-law had a double mastectomy, and has been told she will also need to start chemo and radiation. My heart is breaking for her as she is only 39 years old with two children. She is a beautiful person inside and out. I would love to make her some of your beautiful hats to lift her spirits. Please be assured I would never profit from someone else's generosity and would be happy to pay for the pattern if I knew where to send the money. Thank you in advance. My email is
November 15, 2017 at 7:03 AM
MamaSavesALot said...
ReplyDeleteThis is disgusting. Even her explanation is sad excuse for a non-apology. Intellectual property is what makes us unique and special. I'm sorry that some one felt the need to steal yours. This is plagiarism. Plain and simple.
October 1, 2017 at 6:05 AM
JOperchal said...
ReplyDeleteIt is not ok for someone to profit from another's creativity and it's sad that you had to experience that. I read the complete blog post and I hope you don't let that experience sour you on the intent of your original goodness. As I'm considering making some of these to donate, would you please send me the pattern. Good luck!
November 25, 2017 at 12:47 PM
Necie said...
ReplyDeletePlagiarism is not only stealing it's just plain morally wrong!
January 6, 2018 at 9:14 PM
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ReplyDeleteI am a long-time quilter who has spent decades trying to explain why you shouldn't photocopy patterns and books to share with friends. I totally get why you were upset when someone plagerized your work.
ReplyDeleteSent you a message via Etsy then went further into the comments to see the instructions for requesting your chemo hat pattern (for my personal use). Would love to have it as I am just starting my cancer journey. My email address is srink100@yahoo.com. I am happy to purchase the pattern via my Etsy account. Thank you in advance
Please let me know if this pattern is available for purchase. I'm so sorry someone took advantage of your generosity! langford7@cableone.net
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry this happened to you. Good luck on your future projects.
ReplyDeleteIt’s so disheartening to read that someone else is trying to profit from your hard work and good deeds. Plagiarism is wrong and should be called out wherever it happens. I have been sewing for myself and family for a couple of years and as my mum is now fighting her third different cancer in 12 years, I would dearly love to make her some stylish head coverings if you’re willing to share your patterns. I looked at the beautiful items in your Etsy store but they don’t ship to ���� and if prefer to choose my mums favourite colours if possible. Thank you. My email is: catmadjulie@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteHi, I’d really love to make a few headscarves using your pattern for a friend’ 5 year old little girl who is losing her hair due to chemo and is devastated! I certainly don’t agree with plagiarism for profit but I do agree in sharing resources for goodwill when we’re all on the same team all just trying to help the best we can . Thanks in advance
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this challenging journey. Not OK to use other people's designs for profit in this way. I'm searching for a cute pattern for a charity hat making group - happy to pay but I see it's no longer available. If you are able/willing, I'd love to have a copy of your pattern. petaquilts@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI have been experimenting with different patterns for the 3 people I know who are suffering through chemo right now. Could you please sell me your pattern for the scarf? I am happy to pay for it! It looks like exactly what I am after and I despise patternmaking! Thank you for considering! lesleigh.romond@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHow u fortunate for others that someone would take advantage of your creative generosity. I have a friend that just lost her hair and would love to make these beautiful scarves for her. Can you please email me the pattern? Deb5159@bellsouth.net
ReplyDeleteHello. I don't know what the status is or if this pattern is even still available. My mother was just diagnosed with breast cancer and starts chemo Christmas eve. Shes super self concious of losing her hair and I thought these caps were very cute with the flower embellishment. I have no idea if I have the sewing skills but I would like to try. No selling or anything, not like I would have the time anyway. I just want to make her some and donate a few to the hostipal "wig closet". My email is graciesperks@hotmail.com. I would even consider purchasing if need be. Thank you for your consideration.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you have had this bad experience, but I'd love to buy your pattern if it's still available. Are there any patterns for the roses?
ReplyDeleteI'm about to start chemo, and it'd be nice to look a bit trendy still 😁
Love Fay xxx
Thank you so much for your pattern. I made a few of these for my SIL. She loved them. Sadly she lost her battle and my brother dpnated her scarves to the womens center. Your gift is still being used.
ReplyDeletePlagiarism is never acceptable!
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I am sorry you have had such a bad experience at trying to be kind and helpful. To blatantly copy someones design and use it as their own is wrong. I wish you would consider having your pattern and instructions again for free, or for a fee. I love your design and would love to make it for a friend who has just started chemo. My e mail is:
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I wish you the best.
Hey,
ReplyDeleteI can't find the pattern in your etsy profile. Is it possible to buy it anywhere?
I want to sew the scarf for my best friend and an other friend too.
And if I have anytime more time as gifts in a smaller version for the child hospital.
Thank you for your work with the tutorial and pattern!
Regards from Germany!
Sonja
(sonja.schmadtke@googlemail.com)
I do not think plagiarism is ok , but I can not see your specific story in this page , it says your son is taught plagiarism is not ok at school and a definition . but I see the comments above saying they are sorry about what you went thru.
ReplyDeleteI was hoping to make some nice headscarf’s for my sister in law who just started chemo . I do not plan to make and sell any . If you see this comment and are still offering a free patter please let me know thank you
Lusea
I am so sorry you have had to deal with someone profiting from your creativity! My best friend is undergoing her second round of chemo and I would love to make her a few scarves. She wore one the other day that looked a lot like yours and said it was her favorite. She bought it at a cancer treatment center.
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my email is
olsenfam6@hotmail.com
I hope what happened doesn't deter you from sharing your talents!
I don't make patterns, or gorgeous headscarves, but I am a poet and a writer and I would be so angry if someone stole my words. Plagiarism is wrong. My neighbor has cancer and I am trying to make her some cute head scarves but I don't even know what material to use. When I google it I just get ads. Your pattern was the only thing I have seen that was not an ad. If you send me the pattern, Can you also tell me what kind of material to use and where to buy it. Thx.
ReplyDeleteI too want to purchase your pattern. My cousin is battling breast & uterine cancer. Then a family friend has stomach cancer. I can send via PayPal or Venmo. Thanks!
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I am not ok with plagiarism at all. It's stealing another's hard work. I would like your free pattern for the pre tied head scarf because I have alopecia. It's not hairloss caused by chemotherapy its hairloss caused by a genetic autoimmune disorder. I've had it for 27yrs now. It's so bad these days I shave my head. All I'd like is to be able to wear a nice head cover on cold days or when going out to visit others. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi, That someone else is selling your pattern isn't okay and very wrong and what the person above said it's stealing.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking for a chemo hat pattern to make some for my lovely sister in law.
Can you send me your sewing pattern and I will pay for it via PayPal.
Wish you all te best and good luck. Thank you Martina
I would never pass off another's work as my own.
ReplyDeleteI no intention or interest in plagiarizing any of your work or patterns. I'm just an Alopecian wanting a lovely headscarf made by me.
ReplyDeleteHi,I would love to make one of your hats for myself I am a cancer patient going through chemo up to number 14. Happy to pay for the pattern. My email is Nelsonjs23@outlook.com kind regards Julie
ReplyDeletePlagiarism is plain out theft. I would love to use your hat pattern for my sister. I’m making chemo caps and this is a lovely style.
ReplyDeletePlagiarism is not cool, right, correct, or even rational ever for any reason. Theft is not flattery, support, or nice.
ReplyDeleteMy email address is mimipremo@gmail.com and I was looking for the pattern for a pre-tied bandana if you were open to sending it please. I was going to make a few out of fabric that I bought to cover my hair loss. Thank you!
Plagiarism is not right. Per our Girl Scout Law, we are to be honest and fair. Plagiarism does not fall into that category. Please send the cap pattern to me at ltessex.gs@gmail.com. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that you had issues with people stealing or plagiarism! It is never right of someone to do that. I would love the pattern as my mom has been through so many hats and can't find any that fit her right. She was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 days after my daughter was born and I am an avid sewer. I told her I would make some since she can't find exactly what makes her feel pretty agai . Thanks. I would love to try your pattern for her.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Andrea at andrea.lynn.rosenberger@gmail.com