General Chat

Providing the filling complies with current fire regulations, there are no easily detachable parts and the design isn't infringing copyright you should be OK.

Thanks for opinions-I use all new materials-and no eyes-its all wool and washable stuffing-so I'll go along the thought that If i'd give it to any of my children then I'd be happy for someone else to give it to theirs. I've not poisoned or choked any of them yet!

If people aren't happy they are safe they don't have to buy them-they can give a huge donation instead!! Hee hee.

Jean Greenhowe's small print states

"WARNING COPYRIGHT -

Jean Greenhowe Designs are the exclusive copyright holdings in this publication and the designs illustrations contained therein. There characters designs patterns and publications may not be reproduced or adapted in whole or in part for COMMERCIAL or INDUSTRIAL purposes."

Therefore if you have knitted something and are giving it away there is no copyright law broken. If you are doing it to sell and receive the money yourself I think that may be different.

One of Jean Greenhowe's books is all Bazaar stuff!

You keep your knitting needles going - like I do. LOL

Tina xx

every year our local cancer hospital - Velindre - sells Cadbury Creme eggs in little knitted yellow chicks - a group of people knit them all through the year and they are sold in all local shops throughout the city for £1 each - this has happened for as long as I can remember

How sad that would be if we can't do such a lovely thing for charity.
I just googled "Making Toys for Charity" there are a few leaflets to download. might be worth taking a look.
Good luck with the charity sale,hope you make loads of money and bring happiness to a lot of people.
Peace and Love to all
Tricia xx

I think that may cover only where eyes or removable part are used,,also the stuffing may have to conform,,,,,,,,

If you are using a printed pattern then copyrights will be covered,so no problem there as long as you dont attatch a lable,,,,,,,,

I'm not sure if its the CE standard, or the fact it is Pudsey. Pudsey is a tradmark and is therefore copyright of BBC.

Don't know about the legalities........but there are loads of people who sell hand knitted dolls clothes on Ebay......... no safety tags etc. xx

its a fun thing for charity,
go ahead and do it, im sure it will be fine

loadsa handknits are not marked CE, but then why would they be they are made as gifts,
we give gifts everyday and they are not passed by some jobs worth
you do it fairy,
it brings you pleasure and gives fun to others

Hi I've been knitting Pudsey bear finger puppets and teddys for Children in need-My boys are holding a cake stall and I was going to sell the little toys for a bit as well just to make more fun and money! My mother in law has told me you are not allowed to sell handmade toys as they are not CE or kite marked-is this true does anyone now?-please help! I don't want to break the law I just want to help a charity!!