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frolicnfibers
True Blue Farmgirl

668 Posts

Diana
White City Oregon
USA
668 Posts

Posted - Aug 20 2008 :  08:17:41 AM  Show Profile
I need some help on this one. I've just listed a new yarn, but am unsure as to whether one of the pictures is appropriate. Can someone take a look and give me their opinions? It's the latest post on my blog. Thanks a bunch!

Diana

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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl

22941 Posts

Alee
Worland Wy
USA
22941 Posts

Posted - Aug 20 2008 :  08:25:00 AM  Show Profile  Send Alee a Yahoo! Message
The colors are beautiful! I was thinking "Gee! That skein is going to be all sticky from the watermelon" and then I read the caption where you said it wasn't touching. I am not sure, but perhaps you need some white space between the yarn and melon slice?

Alee
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl

2701 Posts

Marcy
Tiverton Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts

Posted - Aug 20 2008 :  08:29:17 AM  Show Profile
I agree with Alee. The yarn is absolutely beautiful. Love the colors. But I would also be thinking that it might be sticky. I think some white between the yarn and watermelon would be perfect.

Farmgirl #170

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frolicnfibers
True Blue Farmgirl

668 Posts

Diana
White City Oregon
USA
668 Posts

Posted - Aug 20 2008 :  08:36:25 AM  Show Profile
I think you are both right. Now that I look closer, it really does look as though it is touching and that is not good! Thank you so much!

Diana

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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl

1181 Posts

Chelsey
Lake Stevens Washington
USA
1181 Posts

Posted - Aug 20 2008 :  08:43:05 AM  Show Profile
Lovely yarn, although I agree with the previous statements.

Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283

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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl

585 Posts

AK

USA
585 Posts

Posted - Aug 20 2008 :  08:46:39 AM  Show Profile
I love the yarn, I so wish I was not allergic to wool. I agree with the others as cool as the watermelon looks in the picture it does not look seperate even though you said that- A picture is worth a thousand words and sometimes people look at that and don't even read what you have said. Been there - done that. So I would seperate it some how. That yarn will fly out your store!

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frolicnfibers
True Blue Farmgirl

668 Posts

Diana
White City Oregon
USA
668 Posts

Posted - Aug 20 2008 :  08:51:35 AM  Show Profile
Thanks so much for the encouragement AngiKay. Yep, I am definitely changing that pic! I'm so glad I asked the question!! There's nothing worse than a customer coming to your store, just to say "Ewwww"!

Diana

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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl

1175 Posts

Debra
Silver Springs NV
USA
1175 Posts

Posted - Aug 20 2008 :  08:59:58 AM  Show Profile
The yarn is beautiful though! makes me want to break out my spinning wheel but I have to unpack first..

Blessings, Debra

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frolicnfibers
True Blue Farmgirl

668 Posts

Diana
White City Oregon
USA
668 Posts

Posted - Aug 20 2008 :  09:06:22 AM  Show Profile
I see everyone has great quotes on their signature lines...is that something that is available to Farmgirls in Training also?
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl

1547 Posts

Angie
Buckley WA
USA
1547 Posts

Posted - Aug 20 2008 :  09:07:58 AM  Show Profile
I love the colors! Didn't get a sticky feeling when I looked at it. =)

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FarmGirl~K
True Blue Farmgirl

512 Posts

Kelly
TX
USA
512 Posts

Posted - Aug 20 2008 :  10:50:16 AM  Show Profile
I think the picture is nice too. Love the colors of your yarn... looks so soft too! I have another suggestion... why not take a whole watermelon & slice off the end. You could then drape your yarn on the side that is not cut or in a bowl next to the cut melon (whole or slice).

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DairySue
True Blue Farmgirl

67 Posts

Sue
Connecticut
67 Posts

Posted - Aug 20 2008 :  10:58:35 AM  Show Profile
I doesn't bother me, as I figure you would never allow the yarn to get ruined or the tasty watermelon to get full of fibers. Perhaps you could position some watermelon chucks in a bowl, set that bowl on a larger dish that holds the yarn. Set a utensil in there for fun too.

Sue in CT
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl

1319 Posts

audrey
cheyenne wy
1319 Posts

Posted - Aug 20 2008 :  11:13:39 AM  Show Profile
It didn't bother me either. What true yarn addict or watermelon lover let the two actually touch? If you've gone to that much trouble to make the yarn I don't think you'd be careless and ruin it just for a picture. It is yummy looking yarn though. Good job!

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frolicnfibers
True Blue Farmgirl

668 Posts

Diana
White City Oregon
USA
668 Posts

Posted - Aug 20 2008 :  12:20:51 PM  Show Profile
Thanks for the comments all. Sue, I really like that idea! Off to get more watermelon...yeah! Diana
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artbysue
True Blue Farmgirl

218 Posts

Sue
Kidron Ohio
USA
218 Posts

Posted - Aug 20 2008 :  2:28:54 PM  Show Profile
I think its a good idea-- and the yarn is beautiful. A full (uncut) watermelon in the background would make a nice photo.

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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl

3890 Posts

Karin
Ellenwood GA
USA
3890 Posts

Posted - Aug 20 2008 :  2:34:29 PM  Show Profile
It's beautiful!! I don't think it looks sticky at all. But, maybe a little buffer between the two is a good idea. :)

Karin

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Edited by - Mumof3 on Aug 20 2008 2:34:51 PM
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aimeeravae
True Blue Farmgirl

341 Posts

Aimee
Deer River MN
USA
341 Posts

Posted - Aug 25 2008 :  08:33:34 AM  Show Profile
That is some of the prettiest yarn I have seen in a while.

Aimee

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frolicnfibers
True Blue Farmgirl

668 Posts

Diana
White City Oregon
USA
668 Posts

Posted - Aug 25 2008 :  08:35:32 AM  Show Profile
Thanks so much Aimee, I really appreciate it!

Diana

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palmettogirl
True Blue Farmgirl

571 Posts

sue
camden south carolina
USA
571 Posts

Posted - Aug 26 2008 :  09:41:34 AM  Show Profile
i agree with what everone else says.....your yarn is absolutely beautiful!! the pinkish one reminds me of raspberry italian ice! i could picture the "fall colors" yarn maybe with some tree branches as it reminds me of beautiful fall foliage.
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frolicnfibers
True Blue Farmgirl

668 Posts

Diana
White City Oregon
USA
668 Posts

Posted - Aug 26 2008 :  5:22:19 PM  Show Profile
Thanks Sue! I'll keep that in mind for the "fall" yarn...I'm just starting to work on my fall yarns this week :)

Diana

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