Saturday, March 28, 2009

Desired Haven Farm and *Giveaway*









Misty from Desired Haven Farm has done it again. If you've seen her gorgeous March samples, you'll know what I'm talking about. I didn't actually weigh them, but these seemed to be nearly 50g and some of the prettiest handspun I've ever seen.
Misty is a very active member of our group and we all look forward to hearing about her latest animal updates. This woman really pours her heart and soul into caring for her animals. Desired Haven's etsy shop directly funds purchasing feed and other expenses of her fiber farm.
Misty sent in an absolutely gorgeously huge hank of heavenly handspun! It has a slight shimmer to it with nubs of various greens and deep blues. I am reluctant to let it go! If you don't win it- it can be found here.
Please visit Desired Haven Farm's shop and find something you like, post about it below, and you will be entered to win on Tuesday! I will count your extra efforts (tweets, blogs, plurks, facebook) to help me get the word out about Misty's shop as second entries in the pool. Leave a way for me to find you too (rav id or twitter name?) in case you win.
Misty, you know we love you! Keep on being your awesome self!

76 comments:

  1. CindyMarch 28, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    I really like this color:
    Alpaca Wool Deep Lavendar 7 1/4 oz's

    Cindy

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  2. AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    I adore that Dragon Scales yarn!

    ~Coleva on Rav

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  3. MissMooseyMarch 28, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    The Waste Not Want Not Yarn looks gorgeous! I think I'm in love.

    -MissMoosey on rav

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  4. AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Could the Raspberry Twilight or Ocean Dapples be any more lovely??? Wow, what lovely fiber!

    Diane
    crochetdg (Twitter)

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  5. Minou14March 28, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    I LOVE that giveaway skein! The Dragons Scales yarn in her shop has some of the prettiest greens ever too.

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  6. CJMarch 28, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    I love her stuff and the love that she shows for her animals. Had to go buy some Pebbles in the Stream. Angora & Finn/Dorset? It's got to be heavenly!

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  7. Rachel OMarch 28, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    I love the Raspberry Twilight


    Hotmail: dadofra

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  8. cthulhulovesmeMarch 28, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    As usual, I'm drooling over roving again. I really like the Jade Green Alpaca Wool Blend because it is green and delicious-looking.

    -cthulhulovesme on Rav

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  9. CarnoustieMarch 28, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Dragon Scales is beautiful! I love it!!!

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  10. Classic MullyMarch 28, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Her bunnies are so cute! Her raspberry tilight yarn is wonderful!

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  11. StephCatMarch 28, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    Pebbles in the Stream...yumm!

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  12. memarciereneeMarch 28, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    I didn't even have to go to Misty's shop to look as I've been there so many times already. Ever since the first time I visited her shop, I've been in love with Ocean Dapples. I got some of her WasteNotWantNot2 in my first box. I spun it and am using it in a project right now. I want more, more, more, MORE....

    Off to my blog to write more....

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  13. AnitaMarch 28, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    I love all of Misty's fiber but the Lavendar Alpaca is my favorite! :)

    Anita
    yarndemon

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  14. Julie LivermoreMarch 28, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    I actually love the one you are giving away, but Raspberry Twilight looks like fun too!

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  15. UnknownMarch 28, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    I love the jade green alpaca wool blend! The green is just georgeous.

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  16. Jus Shar DesignsMarch 28, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    I can't pick just one:
    Raspberry Twilight handspun
    Jade Green Alpaca Wool Blend
    Alpaca Wool Deep Lavendar
    waste not want not 2 thrum rovings

    Beautiful work!
    JusShar on Twitter and Facebook

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  17. TeresaMarch 28, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    That Jade Green roving is absolutely gorgeous. I wasn't lucky enough to get one of her samples, maybe I will for the April box!

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  18. AmybelMarch 28, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Dragons Scales for sure. LOOOOOOOVE it!

    amybel on ravelry
    http://knittinginmybackyarn.blogspot.com

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  19. Melissa @ Banana MigraineMarch 28, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    I quite like the angora handspun, I could just snuggle up with it!!

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  20. ElaineMarch 28, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    I love the raspberry twilight yarn. Will blog about it and be back

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  21. ElaineMarch 28, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Deed done - blogged at
    elaine-knitting.blogspot.com

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  22. AlexMarch 28, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    They all have such nice texture! I like the dragon scales yarn particularly.

    (Presents on Ravelry)

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  23. StacyMarch 28, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    The white angora handspun sounds soooo soft!

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  24. ikkinlalaMarch 28, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    I love the Slate Blue alpaca wool blend 7 oz's roving.

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  25. UnknownMarch 28, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    I love the Cherry Red and Slate Blue alpaca Rovings. I am a KU Jayhawk and those colors together would make a GREAT scarf.

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  26. UnknownMarch 28, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    TWEET TWEET

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  27. PenelopeRoseMarch 28, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    I'm really loving the colors in the Jade Green Alpaca Wool Blend. Lovely!!

    Rav. ID puglvr

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  28. CarlaMarch 28, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    My fav is the Raspberry Twilight. Lovely.



    Hotmail acct: popofra

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  29. Kitten With a WhiplashMarch 28, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Dragon Scales is my favorite, which is convenient since it's the prize yarn.

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  30. HeatherMarch 28, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    I love the Dragon Scales yarn!

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  31. UnknownMarch 28, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    I think I like the Dragon's Scales the best.



    Gmail: tomknit

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  32. purple-powerMarch 28, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    I'd pick the Raspberry Twilight as my favorite.


    purple on Rav

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  33. talithaMarch 28, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    i really like both the colors and the idea of "waste not want not 1". it will have such depth to it when knit. nice!

    rav id: talithakuomi

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  34. SavannahMarch 28, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    I'm torn between the Dragon Scales and Raspberry Twilight handspun. Each are equally lovely.
    Ravelry ID-Bannahleigh

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  35. UnknownMarch 28, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Dragon Scales is really pretty, but I think Raspberry Twilight is my favorite.


    jerseyjessie on gmail

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  36. HeatherMarch 28, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    Oh, I have to say "Dragons Scales." The alpaca in all those gorgeous greens has been tempting me for a while now!

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  37. UnknownMarch 28, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    I'd pick Rasp Twilight handspun but the Dragon Scales is also very pretty.


    sign me bloglessinnj AT gmail

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  38. AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    The Raspberry Twilight is absolutely beautiful! It has one of my favorite color combinations of blue/purple/grey.

    I'm lachatdelarue on Ravelry and Twitter :)

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  39. Nicole PearceMarch 28, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    This is by far one of my favorite samples. The Waste-Not-Want Not is my favorite in the shop right now, but I also loved the brown sample I received in my box. Would definately purchase if there was more of that in the shop.

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  40. k8March 28, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    I love the dragon scales yarn!! Such wonderful greens!!

    Katestamps on Rav

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  41. Little Miss S.March 28, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    The dragons scales handspun is lovely - really like the Summer in the colours...

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  42. JenMarch 28, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    I love the jade green alpaca wool blend... mmmm!

    Rav ID = zgma

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  43. burnt rainMarch 28, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16089742
    Dragon scales for the win! too many good colours to go wrong :)

    leah (burnt3rain on rav)

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  44. KenyettaMarch 28, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Dragons Scales is so pretty! I like Ocean Dapples the best!

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  45. MaraMarch 28, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    I really like the Ocean Dapples handspun. The name is perfect!

    rav id= djmars

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  46. One SheepMarch 28, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Dragon Scales has me on a flight of fantasy picturing what I'd make with it.

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  47. JessieMarch 28, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    The greens in "Dragon Scales" are just luscious.

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  48. Kitten With a WhiplashMarch 28, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    I've blogged at http://kitten-with-a-whiplash.blogspot.com/2009/03/warning-i-feel-chatty-today.html

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  49. kataishMarch 28, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    OoooO I LOVE Dragons Scales. So pretty! This is also! Wowee!!

    (kataish on Rav)

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  50. LizMarch 28, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Well, having looked over the comments, I feel unoriginal. I too liked the Dragon Scales. Just that lush green... mmmmmmmmm

    Plus, given that it is currently SNOWING (!!) outside, I think that makes the green a little extra appealing.

    Lizbert on Rav

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  51. KnitterpillarMarch 28, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    That Cherry Red Alpaca wool blend...thud. Such a gorgeous color. I just want to squish it.

    -Knitterpillar on Rav

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  52. AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    I like that Jade Green Alpaca Wool Blend! Pretty green.

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  53. ZombieCatMarch 28, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    I know her "waste not" batts are great, but I really like her "dragon scales" handspun. Just gorgeous!

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  54. TurtleMarch 28, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    love the jade green alpaca roving, lovely!

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  55. RachelMarch 28, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    I love the yarn that is handspun from her Angora Rabbits. WOW that is the prettiest white I have seen in awhile.

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  56. DaisymumMarch 28, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    I love the dragon scales yarn. I Love the color green. Beautiful yarn!!!!!!
    Daisymum on Ravelry

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  57. GHoukMarch 28, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Oh my, pure angora! That would be my favorite. As far as dyed yarns go Dragons Scales and Raspberry Twilight are really pretty.

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  58. MeaMarch 28, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    The "Dragon Scales" is pretty darn cool. I would love to have some.

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  59. evel dreadMarch 28, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    the Raspberry Twilight is gorgeous!!! Thank you for this and sharing that Etsy shop!

    mamalefae on Rav
    missusmint on twitter

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  60. alittleweirdoMarch 28, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    The dragon scales yarn is beautiful!

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  61. knitmommaMarch 29, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    pebbles in the stream roving 4 oz's - wool and angora blend sounds lovely!

    knitmomma on Rav

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  62. primdollieMarch 29, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    Oh I love the skein she sent in and the Dragon Scales are my fav too in her shop! LOVE GREENS!!! very nic! Hugs Linda
    Primdollie

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  63. Suburban prepMarch 29, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    The Ocean Dapples Handspun is beautiful.

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  64. AnonymousMarch 29, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    mmm the waste not want not color for me.

    Rebelhousewife on Rav

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  65. UnknownMarch 29, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    I like the dragons scales yarn--there seem to be soooo many shades of green in there--and the name of the yarn is just awesome.

    dragonmaille (Rav)

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  66. AnonymousMarch 29, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    I just posted this contest to my blog
    http://pixiefashions.wordpress.com

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  67. UnknownMarch 29, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Raspberry Twilight handspun

    Pretty pretty

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  68. SarahMarch 29, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    I love the Waste Not Want Not 1 Yarn. gorgeous!

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  69. SupaCindy3000March 29, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    I love the bronze cormo. I'm really into that kind of mustardy yellow right now!

    cdaniele

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  70. Laurie~Let's Knit ItMarch 29, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    I really like Ocean Dapples and Dragon Scales

    Rav ID= Desertknitta

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  71. juuliMarch 30, 2009 at 3:07 AM

    Raspberry Twilight handspun - just my kind of yarn!

    juligirl on rav

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  72. BohoknitterchicMarch 30, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    I love the jade green alpaca wool blend

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20612900

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  73. Darcys Knotty KnitterMarch 30, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    I like the Dragon Scales very pretty:)(((Hugs))) Darcy
    darcysknottyknitter[AT]gmail[DoT]com

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  74. MarthaMarch 30, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    I love the waste not want not thrums, but the dragon scales is my favorite.

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  75. SueMarch 30, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    I love the Raspberry Twilight. Yummy!

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  76. AmIAKnitterYetApril 1, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    ocean's dapple. mmm.

    me want some now.

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