NEWS

Congratulations to Sara Clemenson- the winner of our 'Knitting Quilt'!

 

Ashford Looms-

We are happy to announce that we are selling Ashford Knitter's Looms in the shop! We currently carry the 12" and 20" rigid heddle looms, but we can order any Ashford Loom you would like.  Look for upcoming weaving classes and workshops!

 

2012 FIBERPALOOZA:

The 2nd Annual Heartland Fiberpalooza went off without a hitch and was a huge success!  The seminars were well attended, the vendors were pleased, we ran out of food half way through the noon hour.... it was a blast!  Winner of the Grand Prize Basket was Kat Safris- congratulations Kat!

If you missed this year's event, mark Saturday, March 23, 2013 on your calendar for the Third Annual Fiberpalooza - be there or be square!

NEW YARN!!!!

We're getting in some new yarns for Spring that you're going to love- like the 7 new colors of KnitCol Superwash.

Perfect for anything baby- sweaters, socks and more!

Meet Whitney- she's a 91% cotton, 9% Nylon blend that's machine wash AND dry.  US 8 needles, 4-1/4 st. per inch.  Six lovely colors to choose from. See our Products page for more new yarns!

 

 

 

 


 

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Store Hours:

Monday: 10-5

Tues., Wed. & Fri.: 10-5

Thursday: 10-8

Saturday: 10-4

 

Welcome to Heartland Fiber Co.

              "This is where acquaintances become friends"

We Have Moved!  Come see us at our BEAUTIFUL new location on John Wayne Drive in Winterset!  We not only have plenty of space inside for all you knitters and crocheters, we now have a wonderful Courtyard out back where we have seating, tables, flowers and shade. You'll love it! 

                                      

 

Our cozy new shop is located on the east side of Winterset's historic  square.  We weren't even open a week when our 'posse' Yarn Bombed us, just in time for Heartland Fiberpalooza!

Upcoming Events: 

Friday and Saturday, May 25 & 26- John Wayne Birthday Celebration-

Join our community as we celebrate The Duke!  Lots of activities, homemade pie, movies and more!  We'll have something going on at the yarn shop, pilgrims, so stop in and see!  You can visit        www.johnwaynebirthplace.org for more information.

Saturday and Sunday, June 9 & 10- Iowa Sheep & Wool Festival-

Dallas County Fairgrounds - Adel, IA

Vendors, classes, judging, sheep dog trials- The supreme fiber junkies' dream! www.iowasheep.com

Come Knit in Our Courtyard!

Classes

Check out our Calendar for classes and knit alongs.  Pre-registration is required and refunds will only be given if the class is canceled.  If the Winterset Schools are canceled due to inclement weather then any class scheduled that day will be postponed.  You will receive 10% off supplies purchased for your class at HFC.



Private Lessons
You can now sign up for private knitting or crochet lessons at Heartland Fiber. Call us at (515) 468-8593 and we will put you in contact with the instructor. Cost is $15 per hour.

The First Annual Mid-Iowa Yarn Shop Hop

was a great success- we met lots of new friends and had a fabulous time!  Mark you calendars for next year:  April 23-27.

 

This Year's Drawing Winners:

$300 Gift Basket:

         Velda LaCoste, Osage, IA

$25 Gift Certificates:

          Kathy Parsons

          Gloria Friedrich

          Tamasel Reed

           Diana Vincent

           Susan Douglass

           Carrie Oster

           Susan Fuller

           Nancy Ledoux

           Marilee Warner

           Susan Fraser

           Jacqueline Ryan

           Dorothy Biondi

Door Prize Drawings:

           Heartland Fiber Co.- Shery Eickelberg

           The Ames Knittery- Pat Ptasnik

            Knitting Next Door- Cindy Griese

            Knitted Together- Joan Gomez

            Rose Tree Fibers- Linn Wilbur

            The Yarn Basket & Quilt Shop-

                        Lorrie Moffitt

Congratulations!

 

 

Spring Classes:

Toe Up Socks on Magic Loop- June 6 & 16

Go to our Calendar for more information.

Finishing Class- May 19

This isn't tea and crumpets!  Learn sewing and  blocking techniques.

Ethnic Knitting- June 30

More information on our calendar soon.....

Crochet Club- Thursdays 2 - 4 p.m.

New at HFC!  A weekly get-together set aside for crocheting!  Beginning lessons available as well as opportunity to learn new techniques and share ideas.  Come in and relax.....  Hosted by Marjon Shafer. 

 

 

In addition to our fabulous yarns for knitting and crochet, Heartland Fiber Co. now offers 100% wool 3-ply rug yarn for rug punch in an amazing array of colors.

 

 

   

Moving Day......  2012

We packed a lot of yarn!               Dismantling the shelves               Load 'em up & move 'em out!

All cleaned out.....                          Settin' up the new digs.                 You get what you pay for......