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Jackie E-S is the owner of HeartStrings FiberArts, a showcase for her growing roster of original pattern designs. As a certified master knitter and teacher, Jackie continues to share her love of knitting and knowledge through design and publication of skill-building pattern instructions, and conducting workshops, programs and demonstrations. Her interest in the fiber arts extends beyond knitting and spinning to include weaving, dyeing and all needle arts. She also enjoys contract bridge and music.
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Corny photo of stuffed toy moose with Moose Lace Afghan?

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Do you think it is too corny to photograph a large stuffed toy moose with a “moose lace” afghan?

Moose Lace Afghan
Moose Lace Afghan

Not all lace needs to be knit in skinny yarn on tiny needles! This attractive, practical afghan is an example of “moose lace”, i.e. lace knitted in a heavier yarn than usual. The lace makes this afghan lighter in weight for its size, yet pleasingly warm and snuggly.

I just love my stuffed toy animals (and I am long past being a kid). Couldn’t help myself in dressing up this moose my hubby gave me some years back in this new Christmasy red afghan for the photo shoot. It just seemed appropriate to combine moose with moose lace. What do you think?

You might want to spread the word so no one misses out … Watch for the limited time offer to get the new Moose Lace Afghan pattern for free; info will be in the November issue of HeartStrings Knitterly News that will be emailed soon (be sure to subscribe if you have not already done so!) After the beta promotion period, the pattern will be sold at regular price, so I hope you are listening in and won’t miss out!

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Musings

Halloween costume memories

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Memories … memories. This picture is from Halloween many, many years ago.

That is me on the left (so happy to be a princess finally). On the right is middle sister dressed in the clown costume I was relegated to until I grew out of it (It was functional, though, because you could wear a jacket under the costume in cold weather — we were living in Chicago area at the time — nonetheless I hated that costume and was glad to hand it down!).

Obviously, youngest sister (in the middle) did not go tricker-treating that night (but isn’t she a sweetie?).

Love these memories, and I am sending special love to my sisters  tonight, too.

p.s. Yes, that is my real hair with those long curls.

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Musings

Happy Halloween Spooky Beaded Treat skull puzzle

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Happy Halloween! I believe in treats rather than tricks, so here is a little something just for fun this Halloween day. I created an online puzzle using a detail stitch photo of the Spooky Beaded Treat skull.

Want to play? Click the picture below to start the puzzle and report back with your best time in putting the pieces back together again!

Best wishes to you and yours for a safe, spooky fun Halloween.

p.s. Spooky Beaded Treat Wristlets and Matching Socks pattern is available from stores and online download sites selling HeartStrings patterns.

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Glow in the Dark Yarn

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Light up your knitting or crochet project with this fun accent yarn. 

I came across some of the Glow in the Dark yarn that I did not even realize I still had. Apologies to everyone who asked and I had told them I was sold out (because I thought I was!).

This is an especially popular request I get around Halloween time. I imagine it would make neat glowing snowflakes, too. Have you tried that?

Glow in the Dark Yarn
Glow in the Dark Yarn

Let me know if you want some. I’ll wind into center-pull ball(s) at no extra charge and get it out to you right away.

Glow in the Dark Yarn
http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/glow-in-the-dark-yarn.shtm

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The Designing Day

Lace Cross – my newest HeartStrings pattern

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I wanted to share with you, my friends, a little announcement about Lace Cross, my latest HeartStrings pattern. This ornate cross can be used as a bookmark, communion gift, mounted and framed, or a thoughtful Christian token of friendship.

Lace Crosses (unbeaded to left, beaded version to right)
Lace Crosses (unbeaded to left, beaded version to right)

Right now, it is available as pdf or hard-copy pattern. I am thinking of offering as a kit, too. But first I’ll see if there is interest in kits or just the pattern where people can select their own yarn and (optional) beads.

These crosses work up very quickly. They are knitted as a wide lace strip and then shaped using an interesting seamless construction. The pattern includes both the basic set of instructions for the version without the beads, and also a beaded cast on version.

I’ll be announcing this new pattern in the upcoming November dealer newsletter, but wanted to give everyone a heads up earlier than that  for the gift-making and gift-giving season that we’re already getting into.

2-color Lace Cross
Lace Cross (cast on row and shape-as-you-go bind off in contrast color)

 

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