Selling my own pattern
 

Hello Ladies,

I recently developed a new pattern and was looking for some advice as to getting my pattern out there. Are there any sites you would recommend that I use for this purpose? This Is my first pattern that my husband and I worked on together and we are very excited about it! Thank you!

You may want to contact other quilters that have had success with publishing their patterns. I am not sure about contacting fabric manufacturers who seem to have a lot of patterns on their site using their fabrics. Good Luck

I have found several patterns that I like on Craftsy.com, so that might work for you. Then you might see if you can put it on Pinterest with a link to your Craftsy site. Do you have a blog that you can put it on?

Yes! Craftsy is awesome! I've been selling with them for a couple years, and it is so easy. You do need a program that will convert your pattern into a pdf. I use Microsoft Publisher 2007. When you sell a pattern, it goes directly into your PayPal account, so you need an account with PayPal. I am more successful with Craftsy than any other website. Other pattern download sites are YouCanMakeThis.com (which has gone more to clothing patterns than quilt patterns), PatternSpot (which doesn't promote very well), and Etsy has started selling pdf downloads (but you need to know how to work Etsy, and I don't have time to figure it out, so don't do very well there).

Good Luck with your new pattern!

http://christaquilts.com/2014/04/01/...ning-patterns/

someone had posted this link a long time ago, hope that maybe there is something in there that will help! Good luck!

There is at least one yahoo group dedicated to quilt pattern designers

Submit to your favorite quilting magazine, they are often looking for new designers/patterns. Check with your local quilt shops, if they like it they may be willing to carry it. A sample hanging in a shop with a new pattern is also a great way to draw interest, sales

I took a class in Houston about selling your own pattern. One of the things they stressed was to have testers make your pattern (without your help) to find out if there are any errors or where directions may need to be clarified. When you know it's free from errors, you can pound the pavement and take to different quilt shops. Good Luck!

If this isn't a one-shot deal, you may want to invest in this book.
Publish Your Patterns by Nancy Restuccia.
http://www.amazon.com/Publish-Your-P.../dp/0971450102

I sell my pattern on eBay. I bought the book ghostrider mentions and it was a great help. Your LQS might be interested in carrying your pattern, and might also want you to teach classes using it. Good luck!