Gathering feedback from your leatherworking community is key to growth and connection. But knowing what to ask and how to phrase it can be tough. These ready-to-use templates help you easily open the conversation and invite valuable input from every member.
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Community feedback posts tap into members' desire to shape the space they belong to, making them feel invested and heard. When you invite open responses, you create a safe environment where people can share ideas, frustrations, and suggestions. This not only strengthens trust but also uncovers insights that can drive meaningful improvements in your group.
By using an open and curious tone, you lower the barrier to participation, encouraging everyone from beginners to experts to share their thoughts. Members who see their feedback reflected in future updates are far more likely to stay engaged and become advocates for your community.
What leatherworking content or tutorials would you like to see more of?
💡 Example: "What leatherworking content or tutorials would you like to see more of?"
How do you feel about our current tool recommendations? Any you would add or remove?
💡 Example: "How do you feel about our current tool recommendations? Any you would add or remove?"
Tell us about the biggest challenge you face in leatherworking right now.
💡 Example: "Tell us about the biggest challenge you face in leatherworking right now."
What new features or topics would make our community more useful to you?
💡 Example: "What new features or topics would make our community more useful to you?"
Which project guides have you found most helpful? Why?
💡 Example: "Which project guides have you found most helpful? Why?"
Is there a leatherworking skill you wish we covered in more detail?
💡 Example: "Is there a leatherworking skill you wish we covered in more detail?"
How satisfied are you with the feedback you get on your posted projects?
💡 Example: "How satisfied are you with the feedback you get on your posted projects?"
What would encourage you to share more of your work-in-progress photos?
💡 Example: "What would encourage you to share more of your work-in-progress photos?"
Do you prefer written tutorials, video guides, or live demos? Let us know why.
💡 Example: "Do you prefer written tutorials, video guides, or live demos? Let us know why."
What stops you from asking questions in our group? How can we help?
💡 Example: "What stops you from asking questions in our group? How can we help?"
Have you found our resource library useful? What should we add or update?
💡 Example: "Have you found our resource library useful? What should we add or update?"
What kind of leatherworking projects would you like to see featured next month?
💡 Example: "What kind of leatherworking projects would you like to see featured next month?"
Share one thing you wish you knew when you started leatherworking.
💡 Example: "Share one thing you wish you knew when you started leatherworking."
Is our community welcoming to beginners? How can we improve?
💡 Example: "Is our community welcoming to beginners? How can we improve?"
What do you enjoy most about participating in our leatherworking group?
💡 Example: "What do you enjoy most about participating in our leatherworking group?"
How can we better showcase members' finished projects?
💡 Example: "How can we better showcase members' finished projects?"
Have you experienced any issues with our event scheduling or reminders?
💡 Example: "Have you experienced any issues with our event scheduling or reminders?"
What would make our leatherworking challenges more fun or rewarding?
💡 Example: "What would make our leatherworking challenges more fun or rewarding?"
Do you feel comfortable sharing mistakes or failed projects here? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Do you feel comfortable sharing mistakes or failed projects here? Why or why not?"
Which brands or suppliers do you trust for leather or tools? Any to avoid?
💡 Example: "Which brands or suppliers do you trust for leather or tools? Any to avoid?"
How do you prefer to connect with other members: forums, chat, or live streams?
💡 Example: "How do you prefer to connect with other members: forums, chat, or live streams?"
What motivates you to keep practicing leatherworking? Share your inspiration.
💡 Example: "What motivates you to keep practicing leatherworking? Share your inspiration."
Have you learned something new from a fellow member recently? What was it?
💡 Example: "Have you learned something new from a fellow member recently? What was it?"
What topics do you want us to cover in future Q&A sessions?
💡 Example: "What topics do you want us to cover in future Q&A sessions?"
Would you be interested in local meetups or workshops? Let us know your area.
💡 Example: "Would you be interested in local meetups or workshops? Let us know your area."
How can we recognize and celebrate member achievements better?
💡 Example: "How can we recognize and celebrate member achievements better?"
Are there any rules or guidelines you find unclear or difficult to follow?
💡 Example: "Are there any rules or guidelines you find unclear or difficult to follow?"
What would make it easier for you to participate in our group activities?
💡 Example: "What would make it easier for you to participate in our group activities?"
Share your favorite online leatherworking resource and why you love it.
💡 Example: "Share your favorite online leatherworking resource and why you love it."
How can we help you progress to the next skill level in leatherworking?
💡 Example: "How can we help you progress to the next skill level in leatherworking?"
Do you use our group for business, hobby, or both? How can we support your goals?
💡 Example: "Do you use our group for business, hobby, or both? How can we support your goals?"
What do you wish was different about our group discussions?
💡 Example: "What do you wish was different about our group discussions?"
Have you had positive experiences buying or selling within our group?
💡 Example: "Have you had positive experiences buying or selling within our group?"
Is there a type of leatherworking content you feel is missing here?
💡 Example: "Is there a type of leatherworking content you feel is missing here?"
Would you recommend our group to another leatherworker? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Would you recommend our group to another leatherworker? Why or why not?"
Do you have suggestions for our next group challenge or theme?
💡 Example: "Do you have suggestions for our next group challenge or theme?"
What is one tool you wish you had discovered sooner in your leatherworking journey?
💡 Example: "What is one tool you wish you had discovered sooner in your leatherworking journey?"
How easy is it to find answers to your questions here? How can we improve?
💡 Example: "How easy is it to find answers to your questions here? How can we improve?"
What inspires you to start a new leatherworking project?
💡 Example: "What inspires you to start a new leatherworking project?"
If you could change one thing about our group, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could change one thing about our group, what would it be?"
Are our group guidelines clear and easy to find? Any ideas for improvement?
💡 Example: "Are our group guidelines clear and easy to find? Any ideas for improvement?"
To implement these templates, choose a topic, feature, or resource you want input on and select a template that fits your tone and timing. Post the question as-is or personalize it for your community. Make sure to respond thoughtfully to answers, thank contributors, and highlight any changes you make based on feedback. Rotate your feedback requests to cover different areas and involve all member types.
On all platforms, pin or highlight feedback posts for visibility. Use polls for quick input and open comments for deeper discussion. Monitor replies and moderate kindly to keep the conversation productive.
To get targeted feedback on leather finishes, create a post that visually compares examples of each finish and invites members to share their experiences working with them—such as durability, dye uptake, or ease of maintenance. Ask specific questions like which finishes they find most satisfying to work with on wallets versus belts, or what challenges they've faced with each type. This encourages detailed, craft-relevant discussion.
Design your feedback post to show close-up images or short videos highlighting variations in edge burnishing or stitch spacing. Prompt members to share their techniques, preferred tools (like edge slickers or pricking irons), and any troubleshooting tips. This helps less experienced members learn directly from community wisdom and sparks discussion about process improvements unique to leatherworking.
Frame your feedback request as a community resource-building post, asking members to comment on their go-to suppliers for specific materials like vegetable-tanned leather, solid brass hardware, or specialty dyes. Remind participants to focus on quality, customer service, and shipping experiences rather than direct advertising. This keeps discussions informative and within group guidelines.
Ask members to post recent projects and include a poll or open-ended question about design trends they've noticed, material choices (e.g., crazy horse vs. chrome-tanned), or customer requests. Inquire about challenges in construction, finishing, or personalization requests. This reveals community preferences and helps guide members in choosing which products to focus on.
Invite members to discuss their methods for sourcing ethical or eco-friendly leathers (like vegetable-tanned or recycled leather) and strategies for minimizing waste (e.g., creative use of offcuts for small accessories). You can prompt with specific questions about suppliers, certifications (like LWG Gold), or zero-waste workshop practices to foster in-depth, solution-oriented conversations.
Create comparison posts showcasing different tools used for the same task—like skiving or edge beveling—and ask members which brands and styles they prefer, supported by photos of their results. Encourage discussion of factors like ergonomics, blade sharpness, or ease of sharpening, which are highly relevant to leathercraft. This generates valuable dialogue and helps members make informed tool purchases.
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