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Greetings,
Shipments of outstanding orders for the newest HeartStrings patterns were completed last week. In case you missed viewing and ordering these, I have included a photo gallery of these newest designs later in this newsletter. I don't want you and your customers to miss out!
I am in the process of converting to new computer systems. As part of the upgraded systems, there is now a link at the end of this and future dealer newsletters that you can use to manage your subscription information. Of course, as always, I am here to help. If you prefer that I make changes for you, just let me know as usual by email or phone. If you have changes to your "Where to Buy" information at the HeartStrings website, please email those directly to me. Thank you.
Read on and enjoy the newsletter. Cheers!
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Updated 4-Up Catalog
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The reduced-size 4-up "save a tree" HeartStrings Knitting Patterns Catalog of all sample cover pages has now been updated with new and republished patterns through November 2009.
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Flyers for promotional display of new releases are also available for download and printing at the HeartStrings website.
Gallery of Newest Patterns
These new patterns for the Late Fall Release are available now. You can use the Quick Order Form to access the wholesale online ordering system and order by pattern#, or just email or phone me with your needs if you prefer to order offline.
H16 Hug-Me-Tight Fan Lace
Jacket Wrap
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H24 Coronet Collaret
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H58 Beaded Lux Shoulder Shawl
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T311 Dancing Feet
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A189 Qiviut Neck Muff
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#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.
#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"!
#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.
#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.
#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. (now available as a single pattern; previously published in Luxury
Yarn One-Skein Wonders, Storey Publishing)
Winter Treats – Getting into the Holiday Spirit
There are projects from quick-knit small to larger – something just right to inspire your customers to get into the holiday spirit. Online wholesale ordering is available or just email/phone me and I will be happy to help.
How Many Beads?
As part of the Beaded Patterns Only listing that I mentioned last newsletter, I have added a handy conversion of glass seed bead quantities in various sizes to their approximate equivalent weight in grams.
Weight estimates for round rocailles glass seed beads used in HeartStrings patterns are based on these approximate conversions (will vary slightly depending upon your choice of bead color and finish).
- 5/0 = 7 beads per gram
- 6/0 = 12 beads per gram
- 8/0 = 40 beads per gram
- 11/0 = 110 beads per gram
Since loose beads are usually packaged and sold by weight, this can be a handy resource in your preparing beads for classes or kitting with HeartStrings patterns, or for purchasing pre-packaged tubes of beads. Let me know if you have questions or need further information to make the most of HeartStrings patterns that you stock.
I welcome your comments and suggestions. Don't hesitate to let me know how I am doing and how I can serve you even better. Best regards,
Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer
HeartStrings FiberArts
53 Parlange Dr
Destrehan LA 70047
1-888-955-8094 (toll-free) or 985-764-8094
jackie@heartstringsfiberarts.com
HeartStrings FiberArts / Jackie E-S Design Collections
From the classic to the uniquely appealing.
Skill-building, comprehensive instructions.
Yarn-generic patterns to support the yarns you already stock.
Featuring patterns for Knitted Lace and Beaded Knitting.
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