Lolllll! Too funny... As for marketing your pattern, I would take the pattern in person to some of your local LQS's and let them know that so and so already carries your pattern and it sold out. I think the face-to-face approach would be best. This way, they can see the person behind the pattern and if they have any questions - I am sure they would feel more comfortable discussing it with you in person. When I ran some businesses, most of the time I did not pay much attention to what was sent via email, or snail mail. But, if you were in front of me presenting your wares, and I got a chance to see with whom I was dealing with.... that usually made all the difference. If the other regions are not too far away, then face-to-face is best. You can always write off the gas mileage as an expense. Otherwise, a professional looking e-mail would do (only if the other region's shops are too far away).