| Quick Links |
|
HERITAGE CLUB
Are you a member? Ask about joining the next time you are in the shop. Or click the logo for more information. |
| Standing Events |
|
These are ongoing shop happenings. An "*" by the event indicates that there is a fee.
These are social knitting times - no charge, but no help is provided.
Tues. evening 7 to 9
Wed. morning 10 to 12
Sun. afternoons 2 to 4
Master Knitter Support Group
2nd and 4th Sunday from 2 to 4.
*Open Weaving
Every Monday from 6 to 9. Resumes after Labor Day.
*Drop In Knitting
Tuesday from 11 to 1
Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm (except between June 10 and Labor Day)
Thursday from 1 to 3
Friday from 10 to Noon
*Knit with Suzanne
Thursday evening, 7 to 9
Girl's Night
First Friday from 7 to 10 (except July and February)
Spinning Group
First Saturday from 10 to 12 (except July and February)
| |
|
| Greetings!
Last week of summer sale!
Help us make way for the new fall yarns that are starting to come in. Summer has to go and we need more space. For two weeks, enjoy the following:
50% off the sale bin.
25% off selected sale yarns
Check out the coupon below for details.
Spinning & Weaving Deals
1) Louet Victoria portable spinning wheel (includes carry bag). Two in stock. 20% off retail price.
2) Class room and demo loom. Not used that much! Ashford table loom with stand. Take 40% off retail.
Art Show
How's your entry for our art show coming along? The prizes we have received so far have been stuffed into a window display - come and see the great stuff that has been donated by: Arnhild, XRX, Crystal Palace Yarns, Skacel, Brown Sheep, Cottage Creations, Jaggerspun, Bryson, Henry's Attic, Knitcellaneous, Mountain Colors, Schaefer Yarn, and Sheepy Hollow. Remember, 100% of the proceeds are donated to U-M to support cancer research.
Girls Nite and Spinning Group
Just a reminder that these two events will happen, even though it is Labor Day weekend. We know that everyone doesn't head "up north" and those that stay behind still could use an infusion of good conversation and knitting/spinning.
Girls Nite: Friday, 9/4 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Spinning Group: Saturday, 9/5 from 10 to noon (or until everyone goes home) |
| What's New |
|
|
Restock and new colors of Crystal Palace's hot new sock yarn Mini Mochi.
Knitting Fever's new Indulgence sock yarn - a blend of merino and nylon that is incredibly touchable and the colors are bright and perky!
Just in time for guild and knitting group gift giving, a trio of new accessories that retail for under $10. Scissors, Scissor fobs and the micro light.
Louet's new Jane floor loom is now on display in the store. This is the 40 cm version, there is also a 70 cm version. It is well made, versatile, and folds to carry with its own built-in handle. This loom, by-the-way, is named for Jane Stafford with whom I took classes earlier this month. Jane is as innovative and practical as her namesake loom!
|
| Vote for us |
|
|
 This is the last week to vote us your favorite Arts & Crafts store in the Detroit area. Go to WDIV's website to vote. We appreciate the boost in publicity and help getting the word out that we are here to help facilitate your fiber-loving life. Voting ends on 8/31. As always, we thank you for your support! |
| Passing it On |
|
|
A subtitle might be, "Joan steps up on her soap box AGAIN."
Have you seen the movie Pay It Forward?
It's not enough to just enjoy a craft (at least for me). It is also important to perpetuate the craft and its nuances. This week we hosted a weaving class for kids aged 5 to 9. I started two seven-year olds with backstrap weaving because it seemed a powerful place to start. (For the cynical, it also keeps them in one place - tied to the wall!!!)
I highly recommend sharing your craft with a young person. Becca started weaving with me at age 11. At 14 she became an employee, at 16 she started teaching rigid heddle. In a few days she turns 17 and enters her senior year in high school. She has her sights set on a career in textiles. While I realize that not all kids will take to textiles like she has, there is a chance you can at least ignite a life-time love.
Who started you? I grew up the daughter of a knitter and sewer - the sewing machine is still in mom and dad's living room, and her socks adorn our sock room here at the shop. However, it was our retired neighbor who really cemented my love for fiber. Hilda supplemented her retirement with crochet and embroidery. She spent hours teaching me and helping me fix my mistakes. Of all she taught me, I remember one thing most clearly - her words of wisdom about how long to cut your embroidery thread (no more than 18"): "Remember, the turtle wins the race." She also taught me that the back side is as important as the front. Which was reinforced by my 3D design teacher at CCS: "You and God know what's on the inside." |
| Our Patterns |
|
|
Our original patterns are now in stock in the store. Over the next couple weeks, I'll be introducing you to a few at a time. Click on the image to learn more about each pattern. Enjoy!
|
| Did you know? |
|
 Our Knitting Boot Camp curriculum has been made available to shops across the country. I'm thrilled to say it has been met with enthusiasm! If you are a "distance" reader of our newsletter and would like to attend KBC, have your LYS contact me for more information.
|
| I made it on my Schacht contest |
|
The contest deadline is drawing to a close. I just sent in my submission. have you sent in yours? More info here. |
| Sharlene weaves |
|
 Why is this newsworthy? Shar has been working at Heritage longer than anyone else except for me. She has steadfastly refused to weave, dismissing it as, "Too fussy."
The problem is she's seen how pretty woven items are and everyone else seemed to be having fun weaving. Not to be left behind, Sharlene finally gave in. Last week she bought a loom and Becca and I helped her get started. Yesterday she brought in the finished shawl! Duck to water??? Don't you love her smile? |
| Classes |
|
Click on the class calendar on the class page on our website and see what is starting and what is already underway or ongoing.
No other new classes are starting in August, so here's the list for September. Remember, complete details can be found on our website:
 Open Weaving Resumes: 9/14 Knitting Boot Camp (accelerated - meets roughly every two weeks): starts 9/17
Projects for the Rigid Heddle: 9/19
Triangular Trilogy with Galina: 9/19 & 9/20
Projects for the Rigid Heddle: 9/19
Baby Albert (Einstein) Sweater Class: Starts 9/20
Back to School Fitted Vest (see photo): starts 9/25
Understanding Yarns and Fibers: 9/25
Focus on Lace: starts 9/26
Sam the Ram: starts 9/27
Dolls, Design and Doodling: Starts 9/27
Focus on Fit: Starts 9/29
Our Next Learn to . . . classes:
Learn to Crochet: starts 10/7
Learn to Knit: starts 9/14
Learn to Tat: starts 9/24
Learn to Spin: starts 9/19
Learn to Weave on the Rigid Heddle: 10/17
Learn to Weave: Open Weaving on Monday evenings OR Learn to Weave in a week: January
Learn to Tapestry Weave: starts 10/4
Learn to Tablet Weave: starts 2/14/10
Details on all of these classes on our website. | |
Reminder: There is no Wednesday evening Drop In Knitting and we close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday's through Labor Day. Wednesday evening Drop In Knitting will resume on September 9 - Jae will be your "tour guide." We will also remain open until 7 p.m. starting on 9/9.
Vacation and the newsletter
This weekend is our fiber retreat on Bois Blanc Island at Insel Haus. Following that, I'll be camping (hiding!) in the north woods through Labor Day with a wheel, loom and plenty of knitting. I've decided that my break should include a week off from the newsletter, so look for your next edition after Labor Day. Enjoy the end of your summer - I KNOW I'll be enjoying mine!
Happy Fibering!
Joan Sheridan
Heritage Spinning & Weaving
Sign up for Facebook and become a fan of Heritage Spinning & Weaving |
|
|
