February 25, 2005

Hi friends,

You might notice that this newsletter has the same number as the last.  I generally publish online shortly after sending out the newsletter but have been quite busy with Don's recent retirement.  Then, my computer crashed with address book and newsletter.  Fortunately, almost everything was backed up. Now, if one of you has the last 26th newsletter, please send it to me and I will publish online. <g>  Meanwhile, we go forward.  The good that came out of it is a nice new computer.  While we were at it, we installed a fax to add to the ways you can order.  Prior to faxing me the first time, you might want to email me so that I may be certain I am receiving. <g>

All the best,
Margaret Pittman
http://www.heritageyarns.com
Celebrating color in hand painted skeins and warps since 1994

In This Issue:

• Southeast Fiber Forum
• Wait List
• New HeartStrings Patterns
• PayPal Options - Did You Know?
• Shopping/Contact Information

Southeast Fiber Forum

It's just around the corner!  I cannot believe the last year has gone by so quickly!  Dates of the Forum are March 4-6 at the Gulf Park Conference Center in Long Beach, Mississippi.  New this year is shopping on Friday afternoon.  If there is anything special that you would like for me to bring, email me and I will bag it up with your name on it.  Looking forward to seeing all of you.

Wait List

Heritage Yarns was established with service in mind:  special orders, custom orders, any colorway on any yarn.  As the business has grown, it is no longer possible for me to work in that manner as I do all the dyeing.  (It really is hand painted with dye using a cold water/direct application process and labor intensive.)  Yarns and warps are offered in a set number of colorways according to which colorways look best on the particular yarn while offering a variety.

Occasionally, you will notice a yarn, warp, pattern or colorway marked "temporarily out of stock."  I am the first to say that it doesn't please me to run out of stock.  It is my desire to deliver items that are regularly stocked in a timely manner.  Hand painted yarns and warps are usually back in stock in 3-4 weeks; patterns are sooner.  If you find an item that is marked "temporarily out of stock," you will now have the option of adding your name to the wait list for that item.  For an example, see Tallahatchee Bridge 8/2 tencel at Hand painted Yarns or Mississippi Delta River Collection.  It is currently marked "temporarily out of stock" with "Add to wait list?" underneath.  The link will take you to a form that you can submit to be added to the wait list for the item that is out of stock.  ("Add to wait list" will not be under this one long as it is ready to be washed out.)

New HeartStrings Patterns

What else is new?  HeartStrings FiberArts Lacy Riverine - new for 2005!  The pattern is a cuddly set with coordinating scarf, headband or collar, mitts and muffatees (fingerless gloves) in an undulating lacy design. The scarf is reversible, and a bonus is that the items in the set can be worn with either side facing out to give equally pleasing yet different looks. Lace or light fingering weight yarn, US 4 and 5 needles.

Also from HeartStrings is one that has been around for awhile but one in which I am just now buying for my collection.  It is the Flared Lace Smoke Ring.  The pattern is stunning knitted lace of ribs that radiate like a fan.  The knitted tube is shaped in pattern so that the bottom is slightly flared.  This makes a versatile accessory that can be worn pulled down around the neck to lay on the shoulders as a dressy neckline, or pulled up over the head as an elegant head covering.  Suggested yarn is the new silk/rayon at Hand painted Yarns in a colorway like Atlantic Moonglow or one whose colors are close in value.

See both of these patterns at Knitting Patterns.

PayPal Options - Did You Know?

Do I need a PayPal Account to pay my seller?

No. If your seller has the PayPal Optional feature turned on, you will not be required to create a PayPal Account to complete a purchase.

And, yes, the PayPal Optional feature is turned on.  Thanks for your patronage.

What is PayPal Buyer Credit?

PayPal Buyer Credit is a convenient, flexible, and safe way to make any PayPal purchase more affordable. It provides you with a line of credit (subject to approval) that you can use to fund your PayPal purchases. PayPal Buyer Credit also gives you opportunities to take advantage of promotional financing offers, including deferred-interest and fixed-pay promotions.  PayPal Buyer Credit is a safe, convenient, and flexible way to fund your purchases made with PayPal, allowing you to shop now and pay later.

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 or optionally call with Visa, MasterCard or mail in a 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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