tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37028268.post9096972812242534073..comments2024-03-26T08:51:36.369-05:00Comments on Bizzy Crochet: Battling Inner Demons- Free patterns and Paid patternsBizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06714458845370035962noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37028268.post-46090889112322230622016-01-17T03:49:50.008-06:002016-01-17T03:49:50.008-06:00My daughter teaches crochet. She charges a very ...My daughter teaches crochet. She charges a very small fee to cover the cost of a snack to keep her daughter busy. She teaches stitches and how to read patterns v how to make a scarf or any particular garment. By the end of 6 to 8 weeks her students are urged to choose a pattern and instead of going to her place for a class just stay in touch for advice. <br />She doesn't make a profit doing this but the friendships she has formed and knowing she has passed her "craft" along has certainly added to her personal wealth in a way a larger bank account never could. Maybe that's why you do things the way you do. I really appreciate it. katmandu27https://www.blogger.com/profile/04359497180802367502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37028268.post-56868506126525621222015-03-04T03:32:39.021-06:002015-03-04T03:32:39.021-06:00I loved your post. I am one of those "people&...I loved your post. I am one of those "people" on a fixed income. Sometimes buying yarn is a luxury for me (depends on how much my medications cost that month). So I really have never purchased a pattern not because I am cheap or think that they should be free, but because I wouldn't be able to afford the supplies (yarn, eyes, buttons, etc.) If I had to purchase the pattern.<br /><br />I absolutely love your patterns and am eternally grateful for designers like you who offer free patterns. I am not creative but give me a pattern and I can follow it.<br /><br />I in no way see them as a devalued product. There are absolutely beautiful patterns out there for free and I appreciate the love and hard work that went into creating them.<br /> I also am not such a great cook either, but give me a recipe and you would never know it. I appreciate it immensly when people blessed with creativity and talent are selfless enough to share their god given talents so that I can with their pattern or recipe create something beautiful for my family and friends. <br /><br />Thank you so much for selflessly helping others (and yes that is what you are doing). Without you and others like you I woul not be able to enjoy creating beautiful things.<br /><br />Gid Bless You,<br />TerryTerry Borrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475792040621571040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37028268.post-89361699540157723062014-09-11T22:18:54.784-05:002014-09-11T22:18:54.784-05:00What a beautiful letter. Shame on those people who...What a beautiful letter. Shame on those people who looked down their nose at you and the wonderful gift God has given you. We are very blessed that you have chosen to share your gifts with us because not all people who are blessed do share their gifts. You are a wonderful person and thanks so much. Please continue to bless us and hold your head high because you're brilliant. Shine on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04333743140914372544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37028268.post-67329451891854635792014-08-18T07:19:30.857-05:002014-08-18T07:19:30.857-05:00Don't really know what to say, other than that...Don't really know what to say, other than that I'm a beginner to this crochet thing and I for one really appreciate all the free help, advice, patterns etc I'm finding all over the net, so...<br /><br />Thank you 8-)<br /><br />And I wish you and your family all the best...Jon...https://www.blogger.com/profile/08220877115023100351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37028268.post-77452107268700232002014-07-28T15:24:17.366-05:002014-07-28T15:24:17.366-05:00I wanted to add. I decided this past year to do my...I wanted to add. I decided this past year to do my first ever craft sale. I spent hours of time knitting and crocheting on so many projects and I somehow felt that if I made money this would mean what I do has value. Well the sale wasn't a flop but not a huge success. I decided there and then that my knitting and crochet would be done for the love of the craft and I would make things and gift them to others to enjoy. It has been very liberating. I spent hours knitting things that now sit in a bin in my house awaiting an owner. I also tried Etsy to no avail. It seems like I'm getting the constant message from God that my talents weren't meant for this purpose. I do rather enjoy knitting prayer shawls for my church and I do that at my own cost. Keep up the good work.TeaMousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11601247285056038354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37028268.post-11022592030768347262014-07-28T15:21:02.382-05:002014-07-28T15:21:02.382-05:00What a great post! I have been on ravelry for some...What a great post! I have been on ravelry for some time and I really appreciate the access to free patterns and paid patterns. I find they are all equally as good in quality but from time to time I cannot afford to pay for a pattern but if there is a particular pattern I really want to knit I do set aside money and buy it when I'm able. But, if it weren't for free patterns I probably wouldn't have grown so much as a knitter as it's provided me with so many more projects to learn with. TeaMousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11601247285056038354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37028268.post-71608355023547441502014-07-16T13:18:11.868-05:002014-07-16T13:18:11.868-05:00I've written several thank you blog posts over...I've written several thank you blog posts over the years to people who do write free patterns for people like me who make lots of doll clothes and toys for charity and family. While I buy lots of patterns, I could never have afforded to make all the things I have without those who donated the free stuff.<br /><br />I do see it as a blessing to those who want to make items and don't have the resources to purchase patterns. <br /><br />One can't assume that a published pattern is better written. That actually has been one of my complaints. There are some wonderful paid patterns out there, but there are others that should have been edited prior to asking people to pay cash for them. There is something incredibly frustrating and disappointing when you pay money for a pattern, buy the yarn and find yourself rewriting the pattern to make it work.<br /><br />You have made you peace with God on this issue. Don't let others make you doubt yourself. You know your direction and you shouldn't let others make you question yourself.Sheltie Timeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37028268.post-8152867318250893892014-07-16T13:17:07.111-05:002014-07-16T13:17:07.111-05:00I've written several thank you blog posts over...I've written several thank you blog posts over the years to people who do write free patterns for people like me who make lots of doll clothes and toys for charity and family. While I buy lots of patterns, I could never have afforded to make all the things I have without those who donated the free stuff.<br /><br />I do see it as a blessing to those who want to make items and don't have the resources to purchase patterns. <br /><br />One can't assume that a published pattern is better written. That actually has been one of my complaints. There are some wonderful paid patterns out there, but there are others that should have been edited prior to asking people to pay cash for them. There is something incredibly frustrating and disappointing when you pay money for a pattern, buy the yarn and find yourself rewriting the pattern to make it work.<br /><br />You have made you peace with God on this issue. Don't let others make you doubt yourself. You know your direction and you shouldn't let others make you question yourself.Sheltie Timeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37028268.post-25849860723775258812014-07-15T11:48:45.754-05:002014-07-15T11:48:45.754-05:00I love whay you do. I especially love it, because ...I love whay you do. I especially love it, because god has led you toit. I tried many other crafts before I came to crochet, and I was about to give up on crafting all together when along came crochet. I feel like God has led me here. I don't have the gift of design. And, that's OK thanks to people like you who generously share their gift. I can't afford to buy many patterns or books. I so do appreciate what you give back.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16290471810488356605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37028268.post-19767996951499297252014-07-15T02:11:01.532-05:002014-07-15T02:11:01.532-05:00I have just recently been visiting different blogs...I have just recently been visiting different blogs and You Tube videos searching for crochet patterns. I found you and have enjoyed your patterns very much. I have never even "thought" about this subject of a free pattern being of "less value" than a price-tag pattern. <br />I'm sorry the article you read upset you. <br />Your blog is a joy to read, your patterns are gorgeous and your heart speaks loudly in your designs.<br />Heartfelt thanks for sharing your thoughts and concerns with us and for gifting us with your free patterns.<br />I give my crochet items away and donate many afghans of all sizes to charity (especially to the homeless). I feel privileged that I can make something to share with someone who can't -- the rewards are always ten-fold in my heart.<br />Know that you are appreciated and many of us sincerely enjoy your patterns and recognize the hard work you put into them so you can share and teach others.<br />Stay true to yourself and let the nay sayers move on. <br />Your followers are here to stay.<br />Happy Hooking - Bobbie :)Bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06956575338303300789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37028268.post-11092355430863347492014-07-14T17:44:29.444-05:002014-07-14T17:44:29.444-05:00Bless you for your creativity and generosity. I f...Bless you for your creativity and generosity. I for one am very grateful for the free patterns made available. I do occasionally purchase patterns if it's something totally special. I crochet in what little spare time and give the items mostly to my family. The joy on their faces is more than enough payment for me. I have been asked many times if I would sell some of the items I make but somehow it then becomes a job and is no longer pleasurable. I prefer to see the joy without a price tag.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182535083666845267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37028268.post-23383002333381519892014-07-14T17:01:16.185-05:002014-07-14T17:01:16.185-05:00Marvelous blog post! I relate to so much of it. I,...Marvelous blog post! I relate to so much of it. I, for one, am grateful for your free patterns. I believe that God has graced me with many artistic gifts and I must share them to make room for more. So, I'll teach anyone anything I do. I give away a lot of my art. I do that because that's how God would have me be. Years ago I was purchasing a bunchy of calico fabric for the country dolls I used to make and sell. A woman asked me what I was going to do with all that fabric. I told her and she asked if I would show her how to make dolls. I was truly honored. She came over to my apartment and I taught her everything I knew. Then, I was an art festival and asked a guy what type of clay he used to make his beads. The guy made up a clay name and, of course, I went home to research it. When I returned to his booth the next day, he told me that he didn't want to tell me about the clay. Seriously? Then a woman from my synagogue didn't want to tell me where she got her silk to make her prayer shawls (tallit) bc she didn't want me to take business away from her. Seriously? So, take a look at my art on FB and if you're interested in learning what I do, I'm happy to teach you ... FOR FREE!! Ellen.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09245051521560991900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37028268.post-734804163850375842014-07-14T15:09:14.179-05:002014-07-14T15:09:14.179-05:00Hi Mary!
Barn bag is still a free pattern! If you...Hi Mary!<br /><br />Barn bag is still a free pattern! If you have seen it somewhere for sale- please let me know! <br /><br />Thank you for your sweet words. I totally understand the 'creation is joy' aspect. I live there too. It was SO hard to start selling my pieces. I still donate quite a bit of what I make. I certainly couldn't live off my craft the way in going! LOLBizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714458845370035962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37028268.post-62333751646762532662014-07-14T15:05:49.419-05:002014-07-14T15:05:49.419-05:00What a wonderful letter. I'm one of those folk...What a wonderful letter. I'm one of those folks who can't afford to buy alot of patterns but besides that in looking all over the internet the creativity is wonderful for both paid & unpaid. My family encourages me to sell my critters & other things I make. I just can't because I make them for the joy of it and I don't want to give up that part. I invest part of myself in all I make. Having said that I did fall in love with the barn bag and animals. I enjoyed every piece. And so has the child I made it for. I think it's a paid pattern now? Either way I can't wait to start on the other bag toys. So I thank you for your creativity and sharing. You are a special lady.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14477352248803896835noreply@blogger.com