Writing Patterns

When I relaunched my website last week, one little section wasn't quite finished: patterns. I've decided that I quite like the idea of writing patterns to sell instead of trying to be a one person sweatshop and crank out a million and one handmade toys. So instead I'm shifting my focus to spreading a little knowledge and craftiness by offering patterns through my shop. Right now there are three of them: two for sewing and one for embroidery. I'm making them available both in my big cartel shop and on Craftsy. They are for personal use only but I am thinking that in the future I will offer a cottage industry license to small time crafters who wish to sell what they make from my patterns. Exciting stuff.

I have the rather ambitious goal of adding one new pattern a day to my shop this week--hopefully I can make that happen! What would you like to see a pattern for?
xo CBB

p.s. if you're ever interested in pattern testing email me at caitlinbetsybell(at)gmail(dot)com--I'll give you a free copy to test out!

A Fresh Start

Full Disclosure: I've blogged before. In fact, you can see my former escapades in the blog-o-sphere here. So, why might you ask, am I making a fresh start here instead? Mainly because things have changed. I have a NEW site, a NEW branding, and a NEW plan of action for my creative business. Also, I sort of fell off the horse in regular blogging oh about a year ago---and sometimes it is just better to start over than to try and pick up where you left off when it seems as though anything and everything has happened in the year since. I feel like I'm ready to move forward with my business after taking time to step back, reflect, and work another job full time while I decided what the next step entailed. And it just so happens that right now is just the time for me to take the plunge and get back into my routine of maker--creator--blogger--designer--advertiser--accountant--shipping dept--and all the many other hats you wear as a business owner. I look forward to what this New Year will bring!

xo CBB
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