September 2011 Newsletter -

September 2011 Newsletter 09/01/2011

And so passes the month of August, summer vacation, and all things school related have come about. However much I hate getting up in the morning I am excited about being in school again, really. Anyway, Dad has been working his heart out making fiber tools mostly because Mom still has him chained to his workbench until dinner time. Mom is still sewing, making batts, and walking around with multi-colored hands from dyeing. I personally like the moss green look on her the best. Katie and I are lazing off at school and enjoying being with our friends again after another wild and wooly summer up on the mountain. By the way, that adorable picture on the left is a real live baby toad Katie and I found in our yard. I picked it up and HAD to take a picture if it! Don't worry, we let it go after I took the picture and everyone got to oooh and aaah over the little guy. I hope everyone has a nice September and I'll see you next month.~~~~~~~Alex

WHAT'S NEW...............

We are now offering a 4 pitch comb and hackle set with regular clamps versus the recessed clamps. This set is exactly the same as the comb and hackle set we've always offered other than it not having the recessed cavity in the hackle base and the price....$220.00 plus shipping.

Custom Services
The Custom Carding Service is offered in 2 and 4 oz increments. You purchase BMH fiber (fleece and combed top---dyed or undyed) and we'll card it into batts for you. Indicate if you'd like some sparkle and I'll add a pinch at no extra charge. Our Add Ins For Custom Carding Service allows you to choose from six different add ins available in all the colors we carry to go in your carded batt along with the BMH fiber you purchased. Available add ins are firestar, camel down, bamboo, faux cashmere, and mulberry silk. The Custom Made Batt service is a bit different from the Custom Carding Service. With the Custom Made Batt Service you let me know up to 4 colors you want in your batt, if you want your batt to be sparkle free, semi-smooth (may have small nepps) or textured, and if you are allergic to any fibers. I will then make you a custom batt according to the colors you've choosen. Our Custom Dyeing Service is great for those who don't like to dye or don't have the time. Order your undyed fiber (top or fleece/locks) and include a custom dyeing service with your order indicating what color you would like and I'll dye your fiber in a solid to semi solid of your chosen color. More details will be posted with each listing in the shop.

Fancy Kitty Kitten Carder Covers: the carder covers are perfect for keeping your carder protected and dust free when not in use. The covers are made with an exterior cotton print fabric (you choose the fabric) and an interior medium to heavy weight upholstery fabric for durability. Seams are finished and on the exterior of the cover so as not to snag on the carder or carding cloth. The covers will fit both the hand crank and motorized Kitten carders.

Events

Shenandoah Valler Fiber Festival in Berryville, VA at the Clark County Fairgrounds, Sept. 24th and 25th. Are you going to the festival this year? I'll be there with Katie and Alex on Saturday the 24th and we're bringing our fiber tools! We are informally meeting some Blue Mountain Handcrafts and Fiber Indie eXperience
Co-op Ravelry group members to chat, play with the tools, and answer questions. If you're going and would like to test out the tools and get a feel for them it's totally free! Come join us if you can, we'd love to meet you!~~~~Beth

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!! Greener Shades Dye Starter Kits (no citric acid) are on sale for $23.20 Ashford Undyed Merino Top 4 oz on sale for $9.95 Ashford Undyed Corriedale Top 4 oz on sale for $7.95

SEPTEMBER FIX CO-OP PRIZE BOX DRAWING
Starts: retroactive August 30th
Ends: September 29th
Prizes: A Yarn Box and a Spinners Box both worth approx. $155 each.
September is F.I.X. Co-op’s 1 Year Anniversary so as an added bonus this month we are giving away a Thank You Sampler Bag to the person who purchases from the most FIX Shops this month. See the September FIX Entries thread for more details
http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fiber-indie-experience-co-op/1804288/1-25

Comments

Jan

09/01/2011 6:28am

Another great newsletter Alex. You write very well and are entertaining. The little frog is adorable. Keep the newsletters coming.

Alex

09/01/2011 3:41pm

Thanks! I do my best, but I'm a little pressed for time because school's just now coming around. And the frog was pretty adorable, i put the penny in for scale, just to emphasize how small it was!

Shannon

09/16/2011 7:50am

Hi Alex,

I am a little late getting to the newsletter this month, but I did wanna let you know that you did a great job. It is apparent that you put alot of work into the newsletter. Keep up the good work.