You will receive 50 GC just for signing in each day which is very helpful. I also try to thank people for sharing which is 5 GC (but don't double post). It's slow going. If you can upload some patterns (especially the ones you've personally purchased), you can specify up to 10 GC for free patterns and you can set your own price for items that are purchased (I'm not sure what the limit is but I try to be reasonable with 50 GC unless I've paid a fortune for the pattern). Hope this helps you.