patterns; Are you a writer or follower!

I have tried to write patterns in the past and failed, learning from our mistakes makes us better crafters! I wrote a pattern for a dog leash, it is simple and would be great for beginners! I can follow a pattern fairly well, but this certainly challenged me! I would advise any seasoned crocheter to take that next step! I love challenges and doing new things, so for me I need a new project going all the time! How many of you out there are the same way! My husband say's if I don't have 10 things to do at a time I wouldn't know what to do with myself!
                                                        Basic Stitches:
1.     BASIC DOUBLE CROCHET              
Any # of stitches (add 1 for Base Chain)
1st row=Miss 2 ch (count as 1 double crochet), 1dc into next and each ch to end, turn.
2nd row=1ch (counts as 1dc), miss 1 st, 1dc into next and each st to end working last stitch into tch, turn.
rep. 2nd row until desired length is reached


Hint: In some patterns the turning ch does not count as a stitch when working dc. In these cases the 1st dc is worked into the 2nd ch from hook on the 1st row, and thereafter into the 1st dc of the previous row.

Tribute to Grandma!

Good Afternoon, I need advice on this flower! I posted this to my Etsy, recently I added others like it as well, but I haven't had many looks! I know if a lot of people aren't looking its not as popular as other items! The thing is, I'm emotionally attached to these flowers, because my grandmother (who is passed away) not only taught me how to crochet, she left me her supply of needles, yarn, lace, buttons, etc... and the centers of the flowers are made of buttons and beads she gave me!  I created the flower as a tribute to her. My questions; Should I make any more and post them? The ones I have, can I add to them and make them more appealing?  (This may be one of those items that was made just for me, if so I believe I will wear them on Easter, Mother's Day, etc.. for her, I know she would have loved them.)

A New Life!

I quit my public job about a year ago to take care of my disabled In-Laws and decided to try and sell some of the crafts I make while I was not working! I am now trying to make a business out of doing what I love! I don't know if I make it  hard or if it is just hard to start a business, however I love it! My goal is to make a new item and post it every week for 8 weeks! Every week I will blog about my progress, the designs/patterns I am creating, and what it takes to make each new piece!