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Hi Nicole, thanks for sharing this blog! I read the post you linked and found her point about listening very interesting.

I mostly listen (or watch) podcasts, and one that I've been listening to lately is called Creative Empire on iTunes. I'd love some suggestions for any must-read blogs or must-listen/watch podcasts related to running creative…[Read more]

Hi all! My new book, Independent Fabrication: Volume 2, launched for pre-order this week. A follow-up to last year's Independent Fabrication: Volume 1, Volume 2 features nine accessory patterns in small-batch yarns from Sincere Sheep, Jill Draper, Bare Naked Wools, Swans Island, Stone Wool, Elemental Affects, Hudson Valley Fibers, White Barn…[Read more]

I've added a bunch of brand new one-of-a-kind and limited edition jewelry to my online shop this month. If your followers would be interested, please share!
One of a Kind & Limited Editions

Lisa,

I can help you out with this. I currently use InDesign to format my knitting patterns. As well as being a knitwear designer, I am a tech editor, writer and small business consultant/virtual assistant. You can find a full list of my services here.

I sent you an email last week, and just realized I didn't get a reply. Darn that Mercury…[Read more]

Hi Riin.

I use a formula similar to @sara-mccormick

& adjust from there, partly from experience, partly by comparison.

If you ever want someone to double check prices, I'd be happy to.

$20 Is a good wage to start at. As your skill improves so will your efficiency.

I have my What the Fade kits on my site now. There's 10 and only one of each of them so each one will be completely original. I'd love if you all would share them.

https://fairytaleknits.com/product-category/what-the-fade-kit/

@ana-watts: Wonderful news! It sounds like you have a good balance going. I'm looking forward to seeing what you've been working on!

I just wanted to post an update, and thank all of you amazing Captains for the great advice/suggestions.
The creative groove is starting to return, but now there is a great deal of pressure off as I have started a part time job close to home, for about 20 hours a week. It's perfect. It is allowing me to get some regular income as well as give me…[Read more]

Ditto what Dawn said: if you really hate it stop now.
And I second (and third) everyone: Megan's class is really great for Pinterest traffic! That said, she and I have talked about this lots and Pinterest is a Looooong term strategy. Most people don't see results right away!

When it comes to a blog (or podcast), I'd give it a year of weekly…[Read more]

I wasn't able to post a picture here in the forum, but did post in the Facebook group and got some help.

Hi @susan-heyn — can you post a picture so we can be inspired?