HeartStrings Dealer Newsletter October 20, 2009 LATE FALL RELEASE Yay! We finally have gotten some cooler and less humid weather here in the New Orleans area. This past weekend we went downtown to Lafayette Square Park to enjoy the music and food at the 4th annual Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival. If you want to get a laugh, stop by my blog to see "Instant Face Paint". http://jackie-es.com/ I hope the Early Fall Release of HeartStrings patterns is bringing joy to your customers. For more joy, the Late Fall Release with 3 brand new patterns along with 2 republications is ready now. Auto-shipment is not scheduled until November 2 (so as to space out the releases a bit), but the patterns are available for early shipment if you are anxious to receive them now. There's a new feature in the process of development on the website -- "Beaded Patterns Only" has been added to the side-bar navigation menu. This groups together all the HeartStrings patterns that incorporate beads as an option. This is a step toward the possible direct linking-up with a wholesale distributor through which you will be able to conveniently order the beads needed for these patterns. http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/beaded-patterns.shtm Also, I am working on a new gift product line that will be launched separately. I am hoping to be ready to announce this before the holidays. Stay tuned. Between rolling out the new stuff and already working on plans for the January TNNA show in Long Beach, CA (which in show-time standards is just around the corner!), I am keeping busy. But if you need anything, just let me know. I can always make time for you. ~~~~~~~~ LATE FALL RELEASE STARTS SHIPPING NOVEMBER 2. The following 3 new patterns will be included in the next auto-ship, scheduled for November 2 (but you may ask for early shipment if you are ready to receive them now). A standing order of 6 each is $55.50 (12 each is $111) and includes free shipping. If you are not on Auto-ship and would like to consider participating, the information sheet can be seen here (pdf document) -- http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/autoship.pdf ~~~~~~~ #H24 CORONET COLLARET This stunning little accessory can be used as both a detached collar and a fancy coronet headband or ear warmer. Knit it up quickly using just 50 yards of worsted weight yarn. Modeled in Colinton 100% Australian Angora Goat mohair. Coronet Collaret is featured in Interweave Knits Accessories 2009 magazine "Top 10 Picks"! http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/h24.shtm Ordering -- http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/cgi-bin/autocart.pl?ITEM=H24 ~~~~~~~ #H58 BEADED LUX SHOULDER SHAWL Beaded Lux is a splendid shawl featuring luxury yarn, textured lace and all-over beaded accents. Modeled in Buffalo Gold Lux. http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/h58.shtm Ordering -- http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/cgi-bin/autocart.pl?ITEM=H58 ~~~~~~~ #H16 HUG-ME-TIGHT FAN LACE JACKET WRAP The concept for this cover-up was based on a vintage garment style. However, this design is updated with a modern-day relaxed fit and easy-knitting circular construction. Modeled in Jade Sapphire Silk Cashmere. http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/h16.shtm Ordering -- http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/cgi-bin/autocart.pl?ITEM=H16 ~~~~~~~~ SINGLE-PATTERN REPUBLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE 2 other previously published patterns are now available as single-pattern editions. #A189 QIVIUT NECK MUFF Lusciously soft and warm, this lace neck muff is designed so that it can be worn as either a cowl or yoke. Only two simple lace pattern rows are used to produce the zig zag ribbed lace stitch with pleasing reversibility and softly scalloped edges. Modeled in Windy Valley Musk Ox 100# qiviut. (previously published in _Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders_, Storey Publishing) http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/a189.shtm Ordering -- http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/cgi-bin/autocart.pl?ITEM=A189 ~~~~~~~ #T311 DANCING FEET SOCKS For dancing in the street or, more likely, whenever feet are feeling whimsical or unappreciated. Dancing Feet was previously published in _The Sock Calendar_ as the November design. The Sock Calendar has long been out of print but there continues to be interest in the sock patterns that were included in the book. I'd been working toward re-publishing the designs as single patterns, and Dancing Feet now completes the availability of all 12 designs. http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/tscgallery0311a.shtm Ordering -- http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/cgi-bin/autocart.pl?CAT=10 ~~~~~~~~ If you have questions or need help ordering, don't hesitate to contact me. Take care and thanks again for bringing the joy of HeartStrings patterns to your customers. Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer / HeartStrings FiberArts Inspiration & Patterns for Wearable Art in Timeless Classic Styles Toll-free phone/fax: 888-955-8094 Email - jackie@HeartStringsFiberArts.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wholesale Ordering information and links -- http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/wholesale.shtm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HeartStrings FiberArts 53 Parlange Dr Destrehan LA 70047-2133 USA