June 17, 2002

Hi Fiber Friends,

It has been a fast and furious spring here in Mississippi as we have been making home improvements plus enclosing my weaving and yarn studio.  Hopefully, I will have it filled soon and ready for everyone to come take a peak!  Look for a note soon regarding the studio opening.  If you are in the area, you are welcome to come.  And, if you can't make it then, just let me know ahead of time when you will be here and I will be sure to have refreshments for you!

Dyeing has not slowed down during these improvements.  There are many new colorways, a new hand dyeable yarn and new commercial yarns.  The studio will be brimming over with new selections.  Pictures are now up on the website of the new items.  As a reminder, you may order any of the Heritage yarns in any of the colorways with the exception of Confetti and the silk cap colorways.  It is available in 4 colorways.  Many are also ready to ship.  See details below.  And, as always, if you have any questions, please contact me at Margaret@heritageyarns.com or (601) 956-1478.  I am always glad to hear from you.

Dyeing to knit, spin and weave,
Margaret Pittman

In This Issue:

• New Studio
• Update - Faux Ikat
• New Colorway Collection
• New Colorway Pictures
• New Yarn
• New Tencel Pictures
• Shadow Fashion Treadling Option
• Shopping/Contact information

New Studio

The inside of my weaving and yarn studio is finally finished with the exception of hanging more of the yarns.  Look for pictures soon.  Thanks for your patience during this time of juggling time and inventory.  It is much appreciated.

Update - Faux Ikat

I will be teaching a faux ikat workshop for the New Orleans Weavers Guild on July 12 and 13.  If you are interested in a workshop for your guild, contact me at Margaret@heritageyarns.com.  Work continues on the woven faux ikat scarf kits.  Look for information soon at Weaving Kits and websites of others retailing Heritage yarns.

New Colorway Collection

The Romantic Collection is a small collection of three colorways that will grow as time goes by.  Hmm..  Will there be one named As Time Goes By?  Included in this collection are The Days of Wine and Roses, Moonlight Sonata and Deep Purple.  This collection began with The Days of Wine and Roses.  Marcy Petrini and I planned this colorway based on a request from her friend for a black and burgundy scarf with a zip of red.  The scarf was woven in rayon chenille 1300 and was so beautiful that I decided to name it and offer it in a new collection.  The collection name was suggested by retailer, Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer of HeartStrings FiberArts.  You see, I do listen to your suggestions. <g> You can view the new collection at The Romantic Collection.  Watch for additions to this new collection.

New Colorway Pictures

As promised, most of the new colorway pictures are up and include River Bend at Mississippi Delta River Collection, Mountain Dusk at America the Beautiful Collection and Plum Parfait at The Tone on Tone Collection.  Look for Wildwood Flower at America the Beautiful Collection soon.

New Yarn

Yes, there is another new yarn!  This yarn has been named Tropical Wave for its 100% cool rayon fiber and its highly wavy texture.  It is available in all of the colorways except for the Confetti and spinning cap colorways and may be viewed at The Hand Painted Yarns.  Colorways that are ready to ship are Plum Parfait and Deep Purple.

New Tencel Pictures

The pictures are finally up for the new tencel colors of Adobe, Acorn, Cobalt and Silver at Mill Dyed Yarns.  Like the other colors of commercial tencel, these are offered in 8 oz. skeins.  As a reminder, these and all of the other Heritage yarns are available in a center pull ball for a small fee.  Let me know at the time your order if you would prefer a ball or skein.

Shadow Fashion Treadling Option

This is not to be confused with Shadow Weave but is a nice treadling option to try with an overshot treadling.  This is one that Barbara Miller, my mentor, taught me during  Teaching and Learning through Correspondence (TLC), 1993-1994.  Incidentally, TLC is a very good way to add to your weaving education and is offered to HGA members only.  If you are not an HGA member or if you are a member and interested in participating in the program, see details at their website at http://www.weavespindye.org.

As an option, try Mary Snyder's suggestions for Shadow Fashion.

Shadow Fashion/Barbara Miller

Pattern and tabby

Weave tromp as writ or another treadling.  Use tabby for the pattern thread and pattern thread for the tabby.

Shadow Fashion/Mary Snyder

Pattern and tabby (2)

Use 2 picks of tabby between each pattern pick in a finer yarn, one as the warp color, the other in a contrasting color; this should be a good contrast with pattern color.

Shopping/Contact Information

Yarn shipments are limited to the U.S. and Canada. If you live outside the U.S. or Canada and would like to place a pattern order, please inquire at Margaret@heritageyarns.com.

Visit Knitting Patterns and take a look around at the wide selection of downloadable patterns from HeartStrings.

Purchasing options:  by PayPal shopping cart, Visa, MasterCard, personal check or money order.

Margaret Pittman
Heritage Yarns
5875 Baxter Drive
Jackson, Mississippi  39211-3317 USA

Telephone - (601) 956-1478
Email - Margaret@heritageyarns.com
Fax - (601) 957-2963
Celebrating color in hand painted skeins and warps since 1994

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