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On the Newstands and Bookshelves
Publicity, brand name marketing, promotions and other publications in which Jackie E-S and HeartStrings FiberArts have recently been featured.
Knitter's, Spring 2009 issue
Wrapped Up in Bows
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Top 10 Picks for Spring advertorial in the Knitters Spring 2009 issue features Wrapped Up in Bows (left of center).
Dramatic, yet understated elegance. This lace wrap takes its name from the corners that are tied with I-cord bows.
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Interweave Knits, Spring 2009 issue
Get an Edge to Start Shawl
Yarn Market News, March 2009 Issue
Wrapped Up in Bows
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Top 10 Picks for Spring advertorial in the Yarn Market News March 2009 issue features Wrapped Up in Bows (top left).
You can count on HeartStrings to bring you the best in elegantly simple designs with skill-building, complete pattern instructions.
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Knit Simple, Holiday 2008 Issue
Dolly Faroese Shawl
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Top 10 Picks for Holiday advertorial in the Knit Simple Holiday 2008 issue features Dolly Faroese Shawl (bottom center).
Dolly Faroese Shawl makes a delightful gift for a lucky doll or teddy bear lover. See more fun skill-building patterns at HeartStringsFiberArts.com.
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Creative Knitting (Nov 2008, pg 3)
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Knit 'N Style (Oct 2006, pg 7)
Bella's Beads Cloche and Beaded Lace Scarf
Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders
Qiviut Neck Muff
Yarn Market News, August 2008 Issue
Lacie Blankie
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Top 10 Picks for Fall advertorial in the industry trade magazine Yarn Market News August 2008 issue features Lacie Blankie (top left).
Even adults deserve a favorite blanket in which to cuddle and shut out the cares of the world.
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Interweave Knits, Fall 2008 issue
The Skinny on Lace
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Top 10 Picks for Fall advertorial in the Interweave Knits Fall 2008 issue features The Skinny on Lace Sash (bottom center).
Slimming lace chevrons to knit and wear with pizzazz. Easy end-to-end one-piece construction – no seams or grafting.
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Spin-Off, Summer 2008 issue
1 Scarf 10 Ways
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On the Cover: The Morning Surf Scarf is the perfect pattern for showing off handspun yarn, page 86.
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Summer 2008, Yarn Market News and TNNA NeedleArts Market Showbook
My Beading Heart Scarf
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Top 10 Picks for TNNA features My Beading Heart Scarf (bottom left) in Yarn Market News Special Edition and TNNA NeedleArts Market Summer 2008 Showbook.
This lightweight, sparkly fashion scarf is a double treat for lovers of knitted lace and beaded knitting.
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Interweave Knits, Summer 2008 issue
Ring of Lace
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Top 10 Picks for Summer advertorial in the Interweave Knits Summer 2008 issue features Ring of Lace Wrap (center).
This lacy, lightweight circle of color features multi-colored hand-dyed yarn to create faux ikat effects.
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Knit 1, Spring/Summer 2008 Issue
Crossed Loop Market Bag
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Top 10 Picks for Spring advertorial in the Spring/Summer 2008 issue of Knit 1 features Crossed Loop Market Bag (left, second from top).
Make a colorful string bag for eco-friendly shopping. Knits quickly in a nifty openwork twist stitch.
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Knit Simple, Spring 2008 Issue
Ultimate Glamour
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Top 10 Picks for Spring advertorial in the Spring 2008 issue of Knit Simple features Wisps of Smoke (lower left). Created with Plié and Rock Star. Silk yarn pre-strung with beads or sequins by Tilli Tomas.
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Yarn Market News, March 2008 Issue
Ring of Lace Wrap
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Top Picks for Spring advertorial in the industry trade magazine Yarn Market News March 2008 issue features Ring of Lace Wrap (top right).
This airy, lightweight circular wrap features multi-colored hand-dyed yarn to create 'faux ikat' effects.
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Interweave Knits, Winter 2007 Issue
Flared Lace Smoke Ring
The Knitter's Book of Yarn
Raspberry Rhapsody Lace Scarf
Knit 'N Style December 2007, 10th Anniversay Issue
Urban Silk Lace Stole
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My design for Skacel Collection, the Urban Silk Lace Stole, is featured as one of 50 Fantastic Projects in Knit 'N Style's 10th Anniversary Issue. See full-page photo on page 65 and instructions on page 112.
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Yarn Market News, October 2007 Issue
Filigree Lace Ensembles
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Top 10 Picks advertorial in the industry trade magazine Yarn Market News Winter 2007 issue features Filigree Lace Ensembles (middle right).
Elegant like a snow pricess. Pattern includes Neck and Wrist Warmers (shown), and Filigree Lace Hat.
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Best of Interweave Knits:
Beyond the Basics: A Primer on Knitted Lace
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My well-received article "Beyond the Basics: A Primer on Knitted Lace", originally published in the Summer 2006 issue of Interweave Knits magazine, has been republished in part in the new book The Best of Interweave Knits. See "Beyond the Basics: Knitted Lace" starting on page 103. If you are interested in lace knitting and are tentative in taking the next steps to knit lace, be sure to check out this article.
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Interweave Knits, Fall 2007 Issue
Colorful Splendor Lace Scarf
Yarn Market News May 2007 issue and TNNA NeedleArts Market Summer 2007 Showbook
Faceted Gems Lace Wrap
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Fabulous Finds advertorials in the Yarn Market News May 2007 issue and TNNA NeedleArts Market Summer 2007 Showbook feature Faceted Gems Lace Wrap (top left).
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Interweave Knits, Summer 2007 issue
Faceted Gems Lace Wrap
Urban Silk Lace Shawl, designed by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer A publication of Skacel Collection, Inc.
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This pattern design was commissioned by Skacel for their new Spring 2007 yarn called Urban Silk, a worsted weight 80% silk and 20% cotton. The yarn was a delight to work with, and the hand of the yarn knitted up in this lace wrap is just wonderful.
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Interweave Knits, Spring 2007 Issue
Rainy Day Socks
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Fresh Picks for Spring advertorial in the Interweave Knits Spring 2007 issue features Rainy Day Socks (upper left) in the perfect mood for rainy day knitting, with stitches reminiscent of falling raindrops. Page 53.
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Creative Knitting (January 2007)
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Knit 'N Style (April 2007)
Beaded Faux Cable Anklets
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Fire Mountain Gems showcases the artwork of Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer in full-page color ads in each of Creative Knitting (page 9) and Knit 'n Style (page 7). Courtesy of Fire Mountain Gems. Beaded Faux Cable Anklets pattern available in the Jackie E-S Design Collections.
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Interweave Knits, Holiday 2006 Issue
Thinking of You Scarf
KnitNet, Summer 2006 Edition
Silk Smoke Ring
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A new smoke ring pattern design by Jackie E-S, Silk Smoke, is featured in the summer edition of KnitNet Online Knitting Magazine. (subscription required)
For the sample model, Jackie chose a fiery red rather than a more traditional subdued natural or grayed-down color. After all, where there is smoke there is fire!
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Interweave Knits, Summer 2006 Issue
Beyond the Basics: A Primer on Knitted Lace
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Interweave Knits features the article Beyond the Basics: A Primer on Knitted Lace by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer. Article begins on page 68.
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HeartStrings FiberArts is a wholesale pattern company. I encourage individuals to visit your local yarn store or check the Store Locator to purchase hard-copy patterns and downloadable e-patterns. If you don't already have a favorite retailer from whom to buy, you can use the HeartStrings online catalog at
Shopatron. This service will
find a retailer with the patterns you want in stock to mail to you right away.
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