I have been doing plastic canvas for many years, since the age of 12. I thank God for all of my talent, and give Him the credit. It is His gift to me and in HIM all things are possible!

I love plastic canvas and I've been looking for ways to sell my patterns to make some extra money. I came across this website run by Kathy Barwick at www.addictedtoplasticcanvas.com. On her web site, Kathy gives away a FREE pattern for anyone who registers to learn more about her upcoming book, Plastic Canvas Crafts Secrets, which helps crafters learn how to improve their plastic canvas crafting skills and make money doing what they love most.

I emailed Kathy and I asked her if she could help me out and let me know how I can get my patterns sold to a major crafts publisher. In the past, I've tried selling some patterns to the Needlecraft Shop, but they turned me down. I told Kathy it would be a dream come true for me if I could actually sell some of my patterns.

To my surprise, Kathy wrote back and said she wanted to see some pictures of my work. There was one pattern in particular I was working on at the time, a dolphin pattern. I emailed the pictures to Kathy and she replied, letting me know what she liked about the pattern, and what she didn't like, and making suggestions for changes that would enhance its potential to be sold to a major crafts publisher. Each time I made the suggested changes, I would email new photos to Kathy, and she would write back with additional suggestions for improvements. After about seven emails she finally told me my pattern was good enough to submit. She then emailed me the information I needed regarding who to submit my project to at Annie's Attic - one of the largest and most prestigious plastic canvas crafts publishers in the world -- and how to submit it properly.

After all of Kathy's advice I submitted my project and I am very happy to announce that I just received confirmation that Annie's Attic wants to buy the Dolphin Tissue Topper to add in their new book, "The Big Book of Tissue Covers".

All I can say is that I appreciate everything Kathy has helped me with! On her web site, she promises that her book will help aspiring plastic canvas crafters learn how to turn their passion into profit, and I for one can attest that Kathy knows exactly how to do it. If she can help me, she can help you too! I strongly recommend her new book. I am living proof she really knows what she's talking about!