http://woolfood.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:39:16 GMT 10 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/katieswoolfood/thumb-1.jpg http://woolfood.forumotion.net/feed/? http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/questionnaire-t19.htm katie I realize we've already covered some of this and I have it in my notes. But if you'd like to repeat or elaborate more, please do so. I've been known to miss a thing or two. who me? lol. Feel free to post your responses here or through pm. You can also email me at katieswoolfood@yahoo.com Packaging and shipping. 1. What were your thoughts on the packaging? 2. Did your kit arrive in good shape? 3. Is there anything you think I should do that would improve upon the ... Testers discussion Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:55:13 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/questionnaire-t19.htm#98 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/questionnaire-t19.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/needles-t14.htm deannanb where can I buy more?
(what are they specifically called?)]]> Testers discussion Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:11:38 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/needles-t14.htm#68 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/needles-t14.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/ok-i-m-ready-to-share-now-t17.htm katie You all are here for more than just a kit. With Kayte's encouragement, I've decided to try and get my work, my wool work, published. Before I could submit anything though, I needed to prove (to myself) that I know what I'm doing. While The Wool Food Market may speak for my felting skills, I needed to have some measure of success teaching someone through just words and pictures. So a kit was born and all of you were invited here. I make no claims about knowing anything about ... Testers discussion Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:01:13 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/ok-i-m-ready-to-share-now-t17.htm#92 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/ok-i-m-ready-to-share-now-t17.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/so-how-s-everyone-doing-t20.htm katie
]]> Testers discussion Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:39:16 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/so-how-s-everyone-doing-t20.htm#107 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/so-how-s-everyone-doing-t20.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/washing-instructions-t11.htm deannanb I think this should go on page 5 or 6.. you have machine and water settings, but nothing about soap/detergent or washing with other items (unless I totally missed it) need to add to directions: washing the wool ball base - using soap or detergent in wash and washing with other items (towels, clothes) anything to not wash it with? eta: should the different colors be washed with like colors? will they bleed? Testers discussion Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:51:30 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/washing-instructions-t11.htm#60 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/washing-instructions-t11.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/my-completed-fruit-t18.htm tinasquirrel This was so much fun! It was really quite easy, and didn't take too long to finish. The kit included everything I needed and I didn't feel like anything was lacking. I do have some editorial comments on the manual that I will share after you complete your survey, Katie, since I have a feeling that such a question is most likely in there! Decorating my mantle, with my $2 on clearance wooden plate from Target: A close-up of the orange since I haven't shared that one yet: And ... Testers discussion Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:26:07 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/my-completed-fruit-t18.htm#96 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/my-completed-fruit-t18.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/preparing-your-wool-base-t12.htm tinasquirrel So, I just put together my first wool base and it's sitting in the nylon tubing waiting for the current load in the washer to finish. My question as I was doing this step was, "how much do I needle felt the base before it's ready to go into the tubing?" I needle felted it enough to be a cohesive ball, but it's still pretty soft and squishy. Maybe a picture would help so you know how much you need to do? I know it doesn't hurt to needle felt it more than you need to, but then again, ... Testers discussion Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:19:37 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/preparing-your-wool-base-t12.htm#61 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/preparing-your-wool-base-t12.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/is-the-orange-roving-different-t16.htm tinasquirrel My orange roving seems a lot different than the red and green. I made the red and green apples first. The roving was nice and smooth and I really didn't need to do much to it before I wrapped it around the base. But, the orange roving is a lot more "rope-y" (if that's a word). It was thicker in some areas, thinner in others, and harder to get even. Then, when it came out of the wash, the orange isn't nice and smooth like the apples. I just tried needle felting the areas that ... Testers discussion Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:26:35 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/is-the-orange-roving-different-t16.htm#86 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/is-the-orange-roving-different-t16.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/felting-needle-after-washing-t15.htm deannanb
after a second wash of the orange/peach - there are parts that just don't look "great" -
they would pass as just fine -

would it help at all to use the needle - or is it - that is what you get?]]> Testers discussion Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:04:58 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/felting-needle-after-washing-t15.htm#75 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/felting-needle-after-washing-t15.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/feeling-chatty-f2/isn-t-this-fun-t13.htm tinasquirrel
Tina]]> Feeling chatty? Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:25:21 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/feeling-chatty-f2/isn-t-this-fun-t13.htm#65 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/feeling-chatty-f2/isn-t-this-fun-t13.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/waiting-t10.htm deannanb
I just started my first fruit (an orange was requested) -
the base is being washed right now - and I'm thinking I could do my other two bases two....
but I figure I'll make sure I understand what I'm doing in case I mess up! ]]> Testers discussion Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:07:32 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/waiting-t10.htm#58 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/waiting-t10.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/deadline-t9.htm deannanb do you want us to have these finished by a certain time?
I think if we have a deadline we'll all me more (maybe) motivated to get it done by then.

I know I have plenty of craft projects that get done in my head - but in reality, sit for, um, years.]]> Testers discussion Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:09:56 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/deadline-t9.htm#49 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/deadline-t9.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/got-mine-t5.htm tinasquirrel I got mine!!!!! I'm so excited! This is not going to be good for my goal to make a birthday bunting for my son's birthday in 2 weeks, LOL. I do have to make him a birthday crown however. And gift bags for the party goers. Testers discussion Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:24:42 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/got-mine-t5.htm#28 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/got-mine-t5.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/packaging-t8.htm katie Please post your initial thoughts on packaging and shipping. Did it arrive in good shape? Is the ziplock bag predictable or disappointing? Everything I do is through crafter's lenses. Ziplocs are a basic orgainzing staple for crafting so I naturally gravitated towards it. Would you, as a customer, preferred something like this? This of course would add to the price. 2.00 specifically. Plus added postage of course. A quick break-down. current shipping ... Testers discussion Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:11:51 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/packaging-t8.htm#33 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/packaging-t8.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/feeling-chatty-f2/welcome-testers-t2.htm katie Right now, I'm still just talking to myself but when you arrive, please feel free to join in with a quick intro...I think you can do sig pictures and all that too. But I haven't gotten that far myself. Ok, I'll go first. lol. I'm Katie, the wool food mama, I am married to Brian and together we have 4 children, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 10 chickens. We were highschool sweethearts and have actually known each other since kindergarten. We live in our home town and our extended family ... Feeling chatty? Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:58:36 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/feeling-chatty-f2/welcome-testers-t2.htm#2 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/feeling-chatty-f2/welcome-testers-t2.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/initial-comment-page-s-and-question-washing-machine-t6.htm tinasquirrel Katie - I just skimmed through the instruction book. Fun! I like how you created it with the spiral binding and the cardstock pages. One initial comment and one initial question, just from my first read-through. Comment: In the back, there is a section for if you are going to hand felt it, instead of using the washing machine. My pages were out of order. I could tell that they were, but I'm not positive how they should be ordered because there aren't any page numbers. Did you ... Testers discussion Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:56:39 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/initial-comment-page-s-and-question-washing-machine-t6.htm#29 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/initial-comment-page-s-and-question-washing-machine-t6.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/since-i-forgotlet-s-number-our-books-image-heavy-t7.htm katie eep. Please do it in pencil. I'm (almost) certain this is in the correct order BUT I'm looking at my own work through bleery eyes that have been open since 5:30 am. I'm going to look at it again in the morning...fresh with coffee. Further. Each of you will receive a fully edited NEW copy, upon completion of the testing phase. *smooch* Go ahead and make sure I assembled your instruction booklet correctly and mark your pages with these numbers... Pages 1 &2 Pages ... Testers discussion Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:57:07 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/since-i-forgotlet-s-number-our-books-image-heavy-t7.htm#32 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/since-i-forgotlet-s-number-our-books-image-heavy-t7.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/all-set-to-ship-t4.htm katie

anyone that pays today, tonight, or in the morning will ship tomorrow.

Deanna and Tina I'll ship your kits tomorrow.]]> Testers discussion Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:18:20 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/all-set-to-ship-t4.htm#24 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/all-set-to-ship-t4.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/the-green-is-closer-than-i-thought-t3.htm katie
The kits will be ready to ship the day the green arrives and I'll post when it does.

If you'd like to pay now or wait, that's fine. I'll add my pp addy here for ease.

katieswoolfood@yahoo.com]]> Testers discussion Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:57:26 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/the-green-is-closer-than-i-thought-t3.htm#20 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/the-green-is-closer-than-i-thought-t3.htm http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/you-need-to-make-a-decision-about-your-kit-t1.htm katie Each kit is intended to contain the wool to make 3 pieces, a red apple, green apple and an orange. I am in the middle of opening a wholesale acct with a new wool dealer. In the process, my green wool became depleted and I've held off ordering (from my old source) to include it in the wholesale minimum from my new dealer. So, you can have your kits shipped right away if you don't mind having a double red apple or 2 oranges. Or you can wait for the green to arrive...which I anticipate ... Testers discussion Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:45:31 GMT http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/you-need-to-make-a-decision-about-your-kit-t1.htm#1 http://woolfood.forumotion.net/testers-discussion-f1/you-need-to-make-a-decision-about-your-kit-t1.htm