Nice Tip from Customer Increased Sales.
A customer asked if she could get a picture of some of my roving when it is unpackaged.
She was a new customer and wanted an idea of how much roving is contained in a 1/2 oz package.
This is what the picture on my etsy site looks like.
This is what it looks like when you get it out of the package.
Anyone can see the difference.
This customer went on to buy a good amount of my roving once she was better able to see what see was getting.
This on-line business is amazing. I was able to: receive the customer’s question, take pictures, send pictures to her, receive her order, get payment, and pack up the order for shipment all in a few minutes on a Sunday afternoon and it shipped out of the country to boot!
It is also very cool to get orders and make new friend from all over the world.
This sure beats having my old “brick and mortar” store.
I am in the process of updating the listings on all of my roving, but so far sales are up and things are looking good.
BTW…You can learn more about me, my life and art, and upcoming sales, etc. by following me on Twitter and adding me as a friend on Facebook(Lynne Morgan, the one with the 7 Yaks logo). I look forward to meeting you.
7 Yaks Design earns good mention in Phat Fiber Blog.
I want to thank Phat Fiber for highlighting my etsy shop and some of my original accessories for knitter and felters, as well as patterns and kits, plus some nice lampwork beads.
Phat Fiber is a nifty site for people interested in handmade items.
From their site…
“Phat Fiber is a mystery box of awesome samples for the yarn and fiber enthusiast in us all. With a focus on the independant artisan, this box is a super grass-roots treat for the senses.
When your box arrives, chock full of samples, expect to be overwhelmed with the sight and feel of artful yarns, bits of roving, small batts, stitch markers, original patterns, valuable discount coupons and much much more.
Inside, you could find anything that yarn and fiber enthusiasts would love…even an herbal tea or two!
Phat Fiber seeks to bridge the gap between talented online artisans and consumers hungry to support the independent small business.”
If you get a chance, stop by their site… (My stuff is on their blog for Dec. 14, 2008.)
Part of their nice comments…
“Take a look at Lynne’s shop! She really has everything there! I am personally eyeing the sock blocks! No splinters or mildew from being wet like wood sometimes does! I think she even has some “blond moment” ones on clearance *grin* She has a fancy laser that she uses to cut out and engrave original designs! So, for all of you small business owners out there, get a hold of Seven Yaks and have them do some promotional gauges for you! She does wholesale her products- what a great opportunity!”
How nice. 
I’ve also included a link on the left for easy access in the future.
Great Gifts for Felters on Etsy.
Are you looking for a great gift for the felter in your life?
Want to give your significant other some hints on what they can give YOU?
Here are a few ideas available at www.sevenyaks.etsy.com
36 Gauge Felting Needles – Set of 3
Felting Needles Availabel at www.sevenyaks.etsy.com
These are size 36 triangle needles, and are often used for felting fine fibers, details and for needling fine pre-felts onto cloth backgrounds.
Each needle is 3 inches in length and will fit most felting needle holders (including Clover Brand Needle Holders)
Roller for felting projects available at www. sevenyaks.etsy.com
Use this handy roller to assist the leveling of wool for your wet felting projects. Great for scarves, table runners or making felted fabric.
Roller measures 18.75 x 3.5 inches with 1 layer of plastic 20 x 30 inches and a securing layer 12 x 30 inches for rolling your felting project
Wool Roving available at www.sevenyaks.etsy.com
You can custom design your own 8 selections of wool roving for a total of 4 ounces at the bulk price of $10.00. Use the current roving listings for your color choices and add the names of the colors to your message to me. Easy as pie!
This wool blend has a little merino for quicker felting and finishes smooth and firm. The carded and combed wool is ideal for spinning, felting, needle felting and other crafts.
Depending on the balance of your monitor the colors may be slightly different but every attempt was made to represent them accurately.
Each package contains 1/2 oz. of wool.
How to Make a Felt Purse.
Here is a short instructional video showing you how to make a felt purse.
It comes from potpourripot on YouTube.
View other instructional videos in my collection…. here.
http://www.youtube.com/7yaks
Do you need some wool roving for your felting projects?
Find good prices and selection at sevenyaks.etsy.com
How to Needle Felt to a Base. Make a Purse Uniquely Yours.
Add a felted design to a base like a purse or gloves.
It comes from makeitminemag on YouTube.
Find wonderful colors of wool roving for you next creation at sevenyaks.etsy.com
How to knit with Lego blocks.
This iswhat I need… a knitting robot. I just need to find some adult child to build me one of these things
For your viewing enjoyment, a knitting machine made out of Lego building blocks. This video comes from ekirjala on YouTube.
If you knit the old fasion way, find yarn, knitting needles, and knitting accessories at my etsy store.
New Knitting Needle Gauge On Etsy
Unique, practical, decorative.
The hottest new needle gauge accessory to easily make sure you are using the right size needle for your knitting projects.
• This acrylic light weight gauge is a spectacular sculpture on its own.
• There is no paint to ever wear off.
• The numbers on the gauge are lasered in.
• It makes a unique and practical Holiday gift for your favorite knitter. (Or to treat yourself!)
Knitting Needle Gauge- Snowflake Design
Visit my etsy site for full details and get yours before they run out!
Knitting Sock Blockers AND Needle Gauge -
Check out these sock blockers I made.
I had a chance to use a really cool laser cutter at school and this is what I made.
I wanted to make a sock blocker that would not absorb moisture so I used acrylic material. (The acrylic is also recycled from a local plastic supplier from their smaller stock bin.)
And I thought it would be cool to include a needle gauge while I was at it. Let me know what you think.
I naturally put up a pair at my etsy site. www.sevenyaks.etsy.com if you wanted your own.
Update: July 10
I now have small, medium, and large sizes available at www.sevenyaks.etsy.com. These are great for any of your sock patterns. Sock knitting just got easier.
Update: Aug 13
I now have single sock blockers available and quantity discounts available. Check them out here.
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