A visit to CraftyPod
I was absolutely thrilled when Sister Diane of CraftyPod invited me to be a guest on her podcast to chat about earning a living from the pattern design business. You have to sell quite a few $5 patterns, but with hard work, earning a real wage is possible!
You’ll want to head on over and listen to the podcast ASAP! The episode is available as a free download for only 30 days, so hurry up and grab it while you can!
It actually doesn’t matter if you’re interested in selling crochet patterns, knitting patterns or sewing patterns… the business side is pretty similar, so have a listen!
Why I love my work
So, I just told you that earning a living isn’t easy work… so why do I completely adore what I do? Let me show you one reason:
This is Brenda, and she had a Maryland-themed wedding… and Tipper the Tiny Crab got to join in!
Can you believe it? Is there anything better than seeing your design be part of one of the most special days of someone’s life? Uh, I think not!
I totally adore what I do every day… check out CraftyPod’s podcast and see if it’s a job you’d love, too!
Isn’t that just great. I bought my wedding dress from Etsy especially for that reason. I was wearing something that no one else has ánd I was supporting a fabulous young designer to boot. I applaud everyone who has the guts and nerves to get into the craft/design business and quits their day/night job and I have to admit… oh have I been dreaming about it! I’ve only just opened my Etsy shop and still working on improving it, but it would be so much fun to run my Etsy shop alongside my freelance editing job. Freedom and all that (hopefully). Anyway, it’s great that you’re doing this!!
Esther.
Thank you so much, Esther! I’m so delighted to hear that you bought your wedding dress from Etsy… it’s so wonderful to be supporting indie designers when you can! I buy any gift I can think of from Etsy- even a small purchase really does help make someone’s dream a sustainable reality.
Hi Stacey! Just listened to the podcast! Thanks so much for all the wonderful tips and ideas. I’m also a designing woman. ;) Working on my first self-published knitting book right now, so this was really inspirational.
So happy to hear it!
That was a great podcast episode. It was very interesting to hear your thoughts.Also what a great picture of Tipper (and the bride):-)
Thank you so much for this podcast, it was very informative. I’m wanting to start designing my own crochet patterns and it’s great to hear how you have made this work as a full time job for youself. I first learnt to crochet thanks to your tutorials and I love your patterns, blog, and podcasts. Keep up the amazing work :)
I listened to you on Craftypod, and you are good at what you do, freshstitches is rewarding. Thank you Stacy with appreciation for sharing your work, Joan.
Stacey, I truly enjoyed listening to the podcast on Crafypod. I knew you were a hard worker, but whoa,you really have so much going on. I admire the way you care so much about your customers. I love reading your blog, and have enjoyed making your animals. I wish there was something I could do to help you. You are so personable, I feel like I know you, and we are friends. I am so glad I found your website.
Rae
I really enjoyed the podcast. I’m starting to design my own knit and crochet patterns and am looking at ways to monetize them. I’m eating up anything business-wise related to that, and your interview was really informative. Thanks!