Monday, September 30, 2013

Etsy? Whats Up?

I've gotten a few questions in recent weeks about the FiberDoodles by K4TT on Etsy.com

Well without dragging all my unsuspecting clients into the drama - I mean, you want to crochet.. not gossip right?! 

Many sellers have long since grown tired of etsy's policies with regard to 'non-homemade' sellers - it's not eBay after all!  
But you can purchase things such as "Dial Deodorant" on Etsy.com (which can also be purchased in you local WalMart or 7-11 Convenience Store) - there's nothing remotely homemade about a stick of deodorant which has been purchased in bulk and being resold.  
While others, who perhaps work together as a "team" (Mother, Daughter, Siblings, etc) have had it demanded of them, to present photos of their "studios" and perhaps trademark secrets - to establish their products as "homemade"... only to be shut down anyway because "Etsy feels as if they could not possibly produce as many items as they have, without benefit of machine."  

Wait... WHAT?!?!

Recently Etsy.com gave it's vendors the ULTIMATE slap in the face... and for many it's the last straw...

I received the following eMail yesterday - 11 Sept 2013 (eMail in part)


"Overwhelming Influx".. Umm.. I am NOT surprised!!

and then, a week later - 18 Sept 2013:



Etsy charges quite a bit more for sellers to be allowed to market their products on their servers, and well, they recently did do ALOT of advertising on television and print and opened the market to people who didn't know of it's existence.. but then, Etsy.com got greedy...
Sellers, while the backbone of places like Etsy.com, have long since become an 'after thought' - our concerns are either pacified with patronizing answers or simply ignored all together... in an attempt to gain IPO status (that means play on the stock exchange .. like Facebook)

Etsy became more concerned with getting the buyers in the door and developing a portfolio which the public would want to invest in - and of course, getting their cut of a profit along the way - which is great business & what you'd expect..
but you better hope you have some vendors there waiting with things people want...

While FiberDoodles by K4TT will maintain it's storefront on Etsy.com - the inventory of patterns is being reduced and will be phased out all together - either by sale or expiration.  I have not relisted any product since August 31 2013 and until Etsy comes to it's senses, will not list anything but finished, completed items on their servers - which should begin in January 2014 if at all.  
Etsy's decision to go full board with allowing 're-sales' (items such as deodorant and bulk store goods); really doesn't help the handmade artisan sell their wares.  After all, something that can be produced on a machine by the thousands and sold at pennies above cost, really doesn't make a homemade item seem 'worth it'.

While I understand that many have become used to Etsy.com and have grown comfortable with using it's storefront and the decision to 'move' creates an inconvenience; I promise you that there are quite a few venues which are just as easy to navigate.  We are hoping that this inconvenience is only a temporary issue - and many, MANY artisans are in the same position FDbyK4TT finds itself in. 
Please be sure to update your bookmarks, should you wish to continue to follow FiberDoodlesbyK4TT's newest patterns and updates.  
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Monday, September 9, 2013

Product Page : PS04 - Frito the Pudgy Frog

PDF CROCHET PATTERN
PS04 - Frito the Pudgy Frog
Instant Download of Pudgy Frog
$4.45 USD

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Due to the format and ease in reproduction, patterns are non-refundable.

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Skill Level: Easy / Advanced Beginner
 
Measurements: 12.5 inches in height (approx.)
Gauge is not critical for this project, however your finished size may vary slightly, depending on materials used and personal crochet style. 

Materials Used in Model: 
Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0624 Tea Leaf, 0235 Lemon, 0254 Pumpkin, 0341 Coffee, 0312 Black and 0311 White
Size H/8-5.00 Crochet Hook (US) 
Filling for Plushies (fiberfil or similar) 
Yarn Needle for Sewing 
Long Straight Pins for Positioning

PS04 - Frito the Pudgy Frog


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This PDF file is complete with written instructions to help you create the Pudgy Frog viewed on this product page. This pattern is written by a right handed crocheter, in English and uses US Crochet Terminology

You will need an Adobe Reader, or similar program to view this pattern. The Adobe Reader program can be downloaded for free at http://www.adobe.com 

Pattern Support: While every effort has been made to be as thorough as possible, in giving instructions regarding this pattern (including links to unusual techniques or stitches - on Pg 2 of the PDF), it may still happen that you need some individual assistance. 
Please contact me at fiberdoodles@gmail.com if you have any problems completing your project. I will assist you in anyway I can to help you quickly get back to work on your project.


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All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodlesbyK4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work.


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Saturday, September 7, 2013

Product Page : PP08 - Pillow Pal Cow

PDF CROCHET PATTERN
PP008 - Pillow Pal Cow
Instant Download of Pillow Pal Cow
$4.95 USD

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Skill Level: Easy / Advanced Beginner
 
Measurements: 16 inches in length (approx.)
Gauge is not critical for this project, however your finished size may vary slightly, depending on materials used and personal crochet style. 

Materials Used in Model: 
Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0311 White, 0360 Café and 0313 Aran
Size H/8-5.00mm Crochet Hook (US) 
Filling for Plushies (fiberfil or similar) 
Yarn Needle for Sewing 
Long Straight Pins for Positioning

PP008 - Pillow Pal Cow


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This PDF file is complete with written instructions to help you create the Pillow Pal Cow 'baby' pillow viewed on this product page. This pattern is written by a right handed crocheter, in English and uses US Crochet Terminology

You will need an Adobe Reader, or similar program to view this pattern. The Adobe Reader program can be downloaded for free at http://www.adobe.com 

Pattern Support: While every effort has been made to be as thorough as possible, in giving instructions regarding this pattern (including links to unusual techniques or stitches - on Pg 2 of the PDF), it may still happen that you need some individual assistance. 
Please contact me at fiberdoodles@gmail.com if you have any problems completing your project. I will assist you in anyway I can to help you quickly get back to work on your project.


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All patterns released from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission. 

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

I Can't Eat That!!


Although I know a few kids, when I was younger, that would have had no problem diving right in and munching away on crayons ... or paste...  or pencils...
hee hee..

The school was very much surprised this morning when this arrived at their front desk.  Although the school and I have had our differences over education plans; overall, I admire the principle and the front office staff... and wanted to do something special for the first day back...
and besides,  I LOVE SCHOOL SUPPLIES!!!..
everything all new and clean and unused...




So this past weekend, while picking up the last minute needs and forgotten tidbits for my youngest's last year at her current school, we decided to make a cake instead of just sending in random supplies in a box...  as a sort of 'thank you' and farewell...



I am sure the school can put to good use all of the items contained within.. which includes:
6 Boxes of Puffs Facial Tissues (1st tier base)
10 Boxes of 24ct Crayola Crayons  (1st tier)
20 Blue Ball Point Bic Pens (1st tier)
8 Red Ball Point Bic Pens (1st tier)
2 Pks 4X6 Lined Index Cards (1st tier)
50  Eraser Caps (1st tier)
10 Bottles of Elmers Glue  (1st & 2nd tiers)
1 Styrofoam Diorama (2nd tier base)
22 Elmers Glue Sticks (2nd tier)
1 Box of White Chalk (2nd tier)
10 Solar Calculators (2nd & 3rd tiers)
3 Pack of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes (3rd tier base)
6 Spiral Notepads (3rd tier)
4 Pairs Safety Scissors (3rd tier)
5 Boxes of Crayola Thin Markers (3rd tier)
5 Boxes of Crayola Fat Markers (3rd tier)
5 Boxes of Crayola Colored Pencils (3rd tier)
5 Boxes of Rose Art Colored Pencils (3rd tier)
6 12 inch rulers (3rd tier)
10 No2 Pencils  (3rd tier)
2 Purell Gel Hand Sanitizer Pumps (4th tier base)
12 Individual Kleenex Pocket Packs (1st & 4th tier)

There might be more (I forget and I didn't take photos from all angles), but you get the idea..
Back 2 School Supplies Cakes are just like the "Diaper Cakes" only with.. *drum roll please*... back to school items...

Schools love them!  Teachers love them!

The above is what was included in this particular B2S Cake to give you ideas for your own (where to start at least) - but you could be classroom specific (Science, Reading, Math, etc) , themed event (Holiday, School Party or Dance theme, etc) or just general as was done here..
things like paper towels, which was not included in this cake, facial tissues, wipes and hand sanitizers are always needed at schools for both classroom and general needs.

**Important to remember... the weight factor!!  This 'cake' weighed between 25 and 30lbs once completed.. you will want to select a platform that is able to sufficiently support your cake.  Start wide and work narrow - lifting the entire platform occasionally to ensure stability and transportability.

Apologies for the grainy photos, I took them last night without benefit of flash.. and didn't think to check the images before delivering the cake!!  
It was the first time using this particular setting on my camera.
Page Updated on: 22 October 2020


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All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodlesbyK4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work.


All patterns released from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission.