Sunday, January 23, 2011

Giveaway from ColourSpun

Please welcome Dana from ColourSpun...

Natural Suburbia:
Tell us a little about how ColourSpun began and how long you have been dyeing yarn.

ColourSpun:
My first attempts at dyeing yarn were probably about 20 years ago when I tried to dye acrylic with food colouring and then with Lady dye – not very successfully. About 10 years ago I met Hazel Hele and she taught me the basics, I’ve been playing ever since. I started out dyeing just for my own knitting and soon I was dyeing for friends. I grew from there, my friends christened me “Oddballs” and I was known as that until last year I decided I needed to formalise my hobby and open for business, so that I could add my studio to the list of local yarn makers in my book. The name “Oddballs” was already taken and so ColourSpun came into being.

Natural Suburbia:
What inspires you to dye this beautiful yarn?

ColourSpun:
I love colour – and yarn and so putting colour on yarn was a natural step for me to take. My colour inspiration comes from everywhere. Its most often from nature but could come from pictures or photos in books or from the clothing on someone I may notice in the supermarket. I take huge delight in how people react to my yarn – that’s an inspiration too.

Natural Suburbia:
Do you sell your yarn both locally and internationally?

ColourSpun:
My yarn is sold both locally and internationally. I love having visitors to my studio but if it’s not possible to visit me there, my yarn can be found on my website – Colourspun or in my Etsy shop Colourspun and I will mail to anywhere.

Natural Suburbia:
I see you have a  ColourSpun Ravelry group, what is your vision for this group?

ColourSpun:

I started the Ravelry group yesterday J . I hope that members of the group will be inspired by my yarn and each other and that through it we will all grow and develop and find happiness in our craft.

Natural Suburbia:
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us today Dana.
Dana also has a lovely blog.





DK Merino and Mohair.


Mohair


Rainbow Cotton

Giveaway:
All the above yarns are included in the giveaway!
Two people will be chosen as winners and will each receive two skeins of yarn.
To enter, please leave a comment, comments will close on Wednesday evening. You may leave an extra comment each day until Wednesday if you wish:)

Winner No. 1:
Janet said...



So lovely, Dana, especially the purple (my favorite color!) I've recently started to explore dyeing -- it opens up a whole new world, doesn't it? Off to visit your Etsy shop...


January 23, 2011 7:50 AM

Winner No. 2:
Cary said...



So beautiful and exciting!!!! Thank you :)

Congratulations Janet and Cary, please could you both email me your postal details:)

Linda
Posted by at 2:42 PM
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100 comments:

  1. CloseAcademyJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    The colors are all beautiful. I love them.

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  2. HelenJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Oh how lovely- I can almost feel how soft it is through the computer screen!

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  3. AmberJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Dana, your wool looks absolutely delicious! Would love to create something with it! Thank you for your generous giveaway!!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    It looks so incredibly luscious!

    Thank you for the opportunity.

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  5. AprilJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Oh thank you for the chance! I would love to make something with some of this beautiful yarn! I crochet now and an just beginning to learn to knit.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    What a generous giveaway and the colors are beautiful!

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  7. Jen from SewnNaturalJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    oh my, what a generous giveaway! thnk you for this chance.

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  8. CWPoppetsJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    beautiful colours. Love them!

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  9. Miss ColleenJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    As always, the beauty in the world seems to find it's way into your blog (with more than a little help from you, I assume)! I'd love to knit with this!

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  10. JessicaJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Gorgeous yarns inspire so much creativity.Just delightful.I can imagine them kintted onto something very special.

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  11. dandelionmomJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Rich, vibrant AND soft colors! NICE! Thanks for including me in the drawing.

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  12. CaryJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    So beautiful and exciting!!!! Thank you :)

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  13. eidolonsJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    I love that rainbow cotton!

    I just dyed a double skein (440 yards) of wool yesterday while my two year old watched on. It's drying in the playroom and I just can't wait to knit with it!

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  14. SusanJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    What beautiful yarn! Thanks for letting us know about Colourspun!

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  15. erinJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I love Dana's yarn, those colors are just beautiful!!

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  16. JanetJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    So lovely, Dana, especially the purple (my favorite color!) I've recently started to explore dyeing -- it opens up a whole new world, doesn't it? Off to visit your Etsy shop...

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  17. momma raeJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    eek!! what gorgeous yarn!! such a sweet giveaway and so nice to read about this lovely shop. :)

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  18. GeaJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    what a lovely giveaway!
    wow,i like it !!
    its beautifull yarn

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  19. TracyJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Oh, the violet yarn is so pretty. My favorite color. Thanks for introducing me to a new Etsy shop.

    Blessings,
    Tracy

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  20. Honey Pumpkin MamaJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Wow!!!What a lovely giveaway! Love the yummy yarn! Thanks. Maria Weinert

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  21. W-S WanderingsJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    WooHoo!!!! What a pleasure it would be to knit with such yarn. Of note, Dana's Colourspun blog also has some lovely inspiring tutorials.

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  22. HallieJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    These look just heavenly! I would be so excited to win! :)

    www.ourbrokenroad.blogspot.com

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  23. MiekeJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Beautifull colors, the yarn looks so soft.

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  24. Kat KirkwoodJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Beautiful yarn!! I'd love to knit something for my baby with it. :)

    katkirkwood@gmail.com

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  25. ZiezoJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Gorgeous colours! It would be great to work with some of this yarn. . . Thanks for the opportunity.

    AndreaG12 at gmail dot com

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  26. AnnaJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    That yarn is so gorgeous and it looks amazingly soft. I really hope I win!

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  27. ChiskaJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    What lovely colors!

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  28. Kevin, Leah & BodhiJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    If only I could reach through the computer and touch it!

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  29. softearthartJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Beautiful colors, cheers Marie

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  30. Forest-DwellerJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Such lovely yarn. What a nice giveaway.

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  31. Within KingstonJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Thank you for the great giveaway - I'm a newbie knitter!

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  32. DanielleJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Oh how I would love to try this wonderful yarn, thank you for the chance!

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Beautiful...just beautiful. Thanks for such a wonderful giveaway!

    Tabatha D

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  34. ArwenJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Yes, I'd really love some of that beautiful yarn.

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  35. Glenaeon Class 3,2010January 23, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Wow they are such gorgeous colours so inspiring and yummy.I would love this yarn, such a privilege. thank you Dana and Linda for sharing, marvelous women. much love
    wendy

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  36. Abigail Marie KramerJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    lovely yarns!

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  37. OmeghanJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    It would be like knitting with a crayon and some angel hair !

    Awesome !

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  38. caroleJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    ooooh it looks so soft...your wool is gorgeous.

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  39. annaJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    How gorgeous - the wool looks so soft too!

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  40. JulzeJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Not sure if this is open to New Zealanders but well comment regardless because of the beautiful colours and textures! Thanks for the opportunity to win them :-)

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    What srunning yearn, I am sure it would look lovely made up.
    Brenda

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  42. Ms. KnitsalotJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Would love to work with these yarns. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  43. ~Dawn~January 24, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I can't wait to try out your yarn...beautiful colors!

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  44. Grupo Mãos DadasJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    i would love a new yarn to make something knew
    kisses and hugs
    Adriana from brasil

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  45. KJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    There wil be four thousand, six hundred and twenty seven comments before we are finished here. And for once, I am on the hunt for this giveaway. The colors are KILLING me. So hat in the ring, hand waving in the air - me, me, me - choose ME!!!!! And if not me, somebody who would love this yarn and give it a good home and never neglect it, EVER. Now, to sit quietly and wait . . .

    (kristen - get DOWN from there)

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  46. Filipa SompyJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Thank you for the oportunity - I love all the colours!

    Filipa Sompy - www.soscraft.blogspot.com
    sompy_stuff@hotmail.com

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  47. Ramona BurkeJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    so lovely!

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  48. TraceyJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Oh, please include me in your drawing. All of your yarn is so gorgeous.

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  49. PleaseRecycleJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! That rainbow cotton just reminds me of Easter!

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  50. The FambrosJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I love yarn! What a wonderful giveaway!

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  51. Seaside SiblingsJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Wow, the rainbow cotton is stunning! Dreaming of all the things I could knit with those beautiful yarns.

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  52. TwigandToadstoolJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    What a wonderful giveaway! We are deep in the winter season here, it's waaaaay too cold to get outside, so days and nights are spent knitting and drooling over new yarn online!
    I'd love to enter!
    xo maureen

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  53. DianneJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    I just recently found your blog and am enjoying it so much! Thanks for the opportunity to win this beautiful yarn!

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  54. YvonneJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    I would die for a beautiful dyed handspun yarn all the way from South Africa!
    Last year i visited South Africa and i treasure everything i found on my trip. It will be funny the yarn will go the same journey as i did.

    Baie dankie, Yvonne

    Ps, Maybe you like the give away on my blog?: http://yvonneschutten.blogspot.com/2011/01/beschermengel-guardian-angel-and.html

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  55. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Thank you for such a generous giveaway! :)

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  56. KellyJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Incredibly beautiful yarns!

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  57. Jessica L.January 24, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    What beautiful yarn! The colors are so vibrant! Such a nice giveaway!

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  58. JulieJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    What gorgeous yarns!

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  59. Bishop StoneJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Oh Ilove that purple. That is my all time favourite colour.

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  60. DorothyJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Wow! What beautiful yarn! I'd love to make something holding the purples together!!!!

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  61. sarah in the woodsJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    These are all so beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

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  62. faithJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Dana, It all looks so lovely. Thanks for sharing.

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  63. MònicaJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    From Catalunya (Spain)
    Mònica

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  64. suzanaJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Dear Linda, thanks to the possibility of winning a beautiful gift!

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  65. AndriaJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    The yarn is beautiful! It is my dream to someday spin and dye my own wool. Fantastic blog!

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  66. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    The rainbow cotton is just beautiful! Thanks for the chance, Linda and Dana!

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  67. GellybeanJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Love the yarn and love your blog! Thanks for letting us glimpse your world!

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  68. AmyJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Lovely yarn. Thanks for the interview. avennett AT verizon DOT net

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  69. jenniferJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Beautiful! Thank you for this blog and such generosity!

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  70. L'AtelierJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    How inspiring! Dana's yarns are amazing and i am crossing as many fingers as possible that i'll win the giveaway (very selfish- i know but they tooo nice to be nice about it)

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  71. Polar Bear CreationsJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Oh wow! What beautiful yarn! LOVE the colors!
    Thank you for the give away! :0)

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  72. RachelJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    These are just beautiful. I know I said this in a previous post but, I wish we had a shop like this. I could seriously get into dying yarn! I'm sure I'd be terrible at it but it would be a lot of fun! :D

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  73. Jenna ZJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    WOW! That last pastel rainbow is gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  74. Bart en KayaJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    wow what amazing yarn! I especially like the rainbow cotton, such tender colours!

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  75. kimJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    beautiful! would love to win!

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  76. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Pretty pretty colors!

    Jennifer
    spam2@graysnet.net

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  77. BethJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    This yarn is beautiful. I want to touch it...and work it! :-)

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  78. GeaJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    i love the colours of the yarn
    beautifull!!

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  79. DebbieJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Beautiful colors! I would love to win! Thanks Debbie in alaska

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  80. RennaJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    The colors are so rich. I wish I knew how to do that. Simply gorgeous!

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  81. Glenaeon Class 3,2010January 25, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Thank you again for the opportunity much love
    wendy

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  82. W-S WanderingsJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Comment four thousand, six hundred and twenty eight: I'm already plotting knitterly adventures just *imagining* being the winner of such delights.

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  83. treeJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    So beautiful! What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you for the chance!!

    enchantedtree(at)hotmail.com

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  84. Jen from SewnNaturalJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    just stopping by to put my name in the hat again!

    thanks, linda :)

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  85. RachelJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Oh my goodness! Look at all of these comments you are getting! This is so fun! Who ever the lucky winner is....... it would be fun to have winners post what they do with the yarn. I love seeing others creativity.

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  86. DorothyJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I've been thinking about what a cute little summer hat the cotton would make for a lucky little one!

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  87. AndriaJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    What a brilliant give away! My knitting needles are clicking with joy! Beautiful wool.

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  88. AndreaJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    What beautiful colors, and what beautiful yarn. I love them all, but especially that dark deep blue!

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  89. Glenaeon Class 3,2010January 26, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Putting my name down again so gorgeous thank you
    Wendy

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  90. TracyJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    How beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us.

    Blessings,
    Tracy

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  91. DebbieJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    I would Love to win! Thanks so much for the giveaway. Very beautiful stuff! Debbie in Alaska

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  92. Rosina {Rosy ~ Posy}January 26, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Oh my goodness, I am in love with this wool! gorgeous :) thanks so much for all of these wonderful yarn giveaways you are hosting :) So much fun!

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  93. Kitten With a WhiplashJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Those are such beautiful yarns, Thank you both for offering them in the giveaway.

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  94. AndriaJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    I love your blog, you showcase the very best. Thanks so much. The yarn is stunning.

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  95. ElizabethJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    What beautiful yarns. The colors are so vibrant and rich. I'm already dreaming of what I could knit with them. Thanks for the chance and the introduction to a wonderful shop.

    Blessings, Elizabeth

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  96. TracyJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I love the colors

    Blessings,
    Tracy

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  97. KJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Wait - may I catch up? I made a comment on the Sabbath, so could this be my MOnday one?

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  98. KJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    And could this be my Tuesday one? I comment on the daily blog, but forgot here. If you like, you don't have to count it. But I hope you DOOOOO.

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  99. KJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    And here is today. Today, I am commenting on today, so that I can win. Win, win, win this lovely treasure trove of delicious looking yarn. Which I want. Want, want, want - as much as chickens want bits of corn. YAY!!

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  100. onegoldensunJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    ohhh, such pretty yarn!

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Warmly
Linda

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