"During the last several months, we have been incredibly consumed with the re-establishment of the Dyehouse, re-introduction of Paternayan and trying to ensure we are getting the word out. As always - keeping up with communications in a fully packed day has proven challenging. We are trying to address this in two ways - posting more to a blog on our website and the start up of a business Facebook page for the Dyehouse. We are starting to 'talk' a lot - some about Paternayan and a lot about the Dyehouse in general. So here is my request......
Yesterday we started a Kickstarter campaign with the goal to add equipment substantially expanding the Dyehouse capacity and improving our environmental impact. Although the campaign talks about 'organic yarns' - the truth is that all of the yarns including Paternayan will benefit from the addition of package dyeing equipment. In order to meet our financial target - we need to spread the word about the campaign as quickly and as far as possible. One way to do this is to post to blogs or ask the blog administrator to start 'talking' about the Dyehouse. I was wondering if you would be willing to do so and how I could best support your interest in doing so. We are already grateful that you have been willing to write about Paternayan - it has been a real bright spot in the re-starting of the Dyehouse operations. The loyal following has been incredible. Let me know your thoughts. Claudia"
I wrote Claudia back and said of course I would post about their Kickstarter project here. Needlepointers are always eager to hear more about the reintroduction of Paternayan wool!
Here is the link to the Kickstarter campaign fund raiser. There's a video showing their facility, yarn being dyed, and talks about their desire to build an American company in Maine that makes organically certified yarns for needlework. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dyehouse/dyehouse-organic-yarns-made-and-dyed-in-the-usa?ref=live
If you aren't familiar with Kickstarter, it is a way of connecting folks who need funds with those who are willing to support their work. If you are a fan of Paternayan wool, this is a good way for you to contribute to its being available once again in needlework shops all over the USA. Read through the information carefully and decide if you want to become a supporter.
For more information, here is the Sacco River Dye House website.
http://sacoriverdyehouse.com/site/
There is a link at the website to the Dye House blog but here's the direct URL in case you want to bookmark it. If you are a Facebook user, you can "like" their Saco River Yarns page.
http://sacoriverdyehouse.com/site/?cat=4
Good luck, Claudia!
UPDATE: The Kickstarter campaign reached its goal of $25,000 eight days into the campaign. Congratulations!
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Here is the link to the Kickstarter campaign fund raiser. There's a video showing their facility, yarn being dyed, and talks about their desire to build an American company in Maine that makes organically certified yarns for needlework. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dyehouse/dyehouse-organic-yarns-made-and-dyed-in-the-usa?ref=live
If you aren't familiar with Kickstarter, it is a way of connecting folks who need funds with those who are willing to support their work. If you are a fan of Paternayan wool, this is a good way for you to contribute to its being available once again in needlework shops all over the USA. Read through the information carefully and decide if you want to become a supporter.
For more information, here is the Sacco River Dye House website.
http://sacoriverdyehouse.com/site/
There is a link at the website to the Dye House blog but here's the direct URL in case you want to bookmark it. If you are a Facebook user, you can "like" their Saco River Yarns page.
http://sacoriverdyehouse.com/site/?cat=4
Good luck, Claudia!
UPDATE: The Kickstarter campaign reached its goal of $25,000 eight days into the campaign. Congratulations!
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
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