Monday, May 4, 2009

My 8 Kids Mom and *Giveaway*





I couldn't think of a better shop to feature today, as wee kick off Mom's week, than My8kidsMom ! While doing my usual 'research' about Rachel's shop, I read her profile and laughed out loud- She says in her spare time, she likes to create! Spare time? She owns a sheep farm (registered Cormo, Finn and Jacob sheep) and is raising and homeschooling 8 kids! Now, being a Mom of 2, I cannot even get my brain around having 8 children, but she manages to have spare time to craft?! She must be made up of that extra super mom material, that resilient yet tender supernatural stuff that just a few really special women are made of.
Rachel and her farm are gearing up for their shearing day! Check out her group on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/my8kidsmom-on-etsy and her fun blog: www.my8kidsmomgetscrafty.com
And in celebration of Rachel, we're giving away 3.3 oz of her merino/tencel blend spinning fiber in the "Winterberries" colorway! Just visit her shop, find something you like, and write about it below here. We'll be drawing for the giveaways on Friday, so you've got a lot of time to scope it out. Remember, I will count your twittering, plurking, facebooking and ravelating as extra entries, so help get the word out about this wonderful shop!
Thank you so much, Rachel for all your hard work, and for being a part of Phat Fiber!

105 comments:

  1. CindyMay 4, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    I think this color is gorgeous!
    Lagoon Hand Dyed Yarn Fingering Weight

    Cindy

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  2. UnknownMay 4, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Pretty days hand dyed merino roving is georgeous!

    contact me at jecrowley

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  3. Hampton Artistic YarnsMay 4, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    I like the silk hankies - always wanted to try spinning them!

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  4. .May 4, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    Oh I'm loving the hippy chick, I'm going to get some and make something for my sister who is all hippied out, lol
    Bryndi

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  5. jenniferMay 4, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    I love Rachel, she's a doll! I've been eyeing her silk handkies or maybe the Meditation BFL!

    desertgarden

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  6. Northern Bay HandspunMay 4, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    I'm not going to choose a favorite of Rachel's fibers...because I can't! I love her bright, upbeat, colors. They all make me itch to get them on my wheel and spin the afternoon away! And not only is Rachel a great artist, her posts are always so friendly, positive and just a blessing to the day.

    Linda

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  7. HollyMay 4, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Eight kids?! Wow! That's great that she's got the time for herself though. I wonder if her children are into crafting as well!

    I'm a sucker for blues, so Breeze and Lagoon are probably my favorites. Also, her grey is gorgeous!

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  8. PogKnitsMay 4, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    My fave is the Spice Orange handpainted sock yarn!

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  9. Anna MMay 4, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    the Hot for Pink Hankie is Gorgeous!

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  10. TeresaMay 4, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Love that Rose Garden BFL!

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  11. SupaCindy3000May 4, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    The Neon Spring fiber just keeps screaming at me... I may be ordering it...

    cdaniele

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  12. AlexMay 4, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    Love the Tulip roving

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  13. AndreaMay 4, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    I love her banner! And all the colorful yarn... :]

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  14. BannahleighMay 4, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    The pretty days roving is my favorite!

    Bannahleigh on Ravelry

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  15. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    I have admired your shop for some time. The colors in the rovings are just gorgeous!

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  16. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    I love she uses...they definitely speak to me! My favorite is Pretty Days Hand Dyed Merino Roving 4 ounces, I can just imagine spinning it up!

    Tami
    DesignsbyTami.com
    DesignsbyTami.etsy.com

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  17. RiverPoetMay 4, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    The Tulip Merino roving is stunning - amazing richness of color!

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  18. UnknownMay 4, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    The Forest Lane fingering weight yarn is beautiful. I would love to get my hands on some of that! ^.^

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  19. LauriaMay 4, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    Oh My Sunset is beautiful!!

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  20. KarenMay 4, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    The "Neon Flowers" roving is so nice-- I always love the fluorescent stuff!

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  21. limejuicyMay 4, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    The At the End of the Rainbow hand painted silk/wool is amazing!!

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  22. HeatherMay 4, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Everything in Rachel's shop is gorgeous, but today the "In the Corn Field" merino just jumped out at me!

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  23. SnjDebdebMay 4, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Summer sunset dyed hankies for spinning are soooooooooooo amazing I LOVE the color combos :-) remind me of Arizona sunsets :-)

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  24. CinderLisaMay 4, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    I absolutely love the colors in this Hippy Chick silk hanky. I have no idea how to spin from a silk hanky, but listings like that make me want to learn!

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  25. MonicaMay 4, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    I really like all her blues, but especially lagoon. And wow, that's a lot of busyness in her life!!!

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  26. ikkinlalaMay 4, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    I love the At the End of the Rainbow Hand Painted Silk/Wool Yarn.

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  27. LilChickadeeMay 4, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    I love the Pretty Days roving. It is just gorgeous!

    I'm LilChickadee on Ravelry

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  28. Michelle in Colorado SpringsMay 4, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    I love the colors of Lagoon and color my world.

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  29. CindyMay 4, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Loved the Hippy Chick silk hankies so much, I bought them.

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  30. TNTknitsMay 4, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Wow, those are amazing! I think my favorite is In the Corn Field. I adore that shade of blue/green.

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  31. angellaMay 4, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    the Camo silk hankies are my fave. make me want to go running behind the bush and hide :)

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  32. UnknownMay 4, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    I'm in love with the Tulip roving! It's just what my garden would look like if it would quit raining and start being sunny! I might just acquire it to make myself feel better...

    Rois

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  33. ~Donna~May 4, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    OOh, I just love the Fancy Leprechaun and the Tulip color ways in the fiber. Gorgeous!

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  34. carrymMay 4, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    The Pretty Petals Hand Dyed Mohair is gorgeous!

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  35. MarthaMay 4, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Under the Boardwalk is so pretty.

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  36. CarlinMay 4, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    I like the soft color variation of the Lovely in Coral roving.

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  37. LydiaMay 4, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    She really is amazing. As someone who would love to have the opportunity to raise a bunch of sheep (and kids!) I can't help but look up to her.

    I'm not a giant Merino fan, but I love Neon Spring. I've had it in my faves for awhile. The colors just 'speak' to me.

    punkcatknitter on rav

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  38. JagsMay 4, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    The summer sinset silk hankies loook like a ton of fun to spin, and the colors are awesome :)

    And I looove spinning merino/tencel!

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  39. knitmommaMay 4, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Pretty colors! My daughter helped me choose - we like Pretty Days Hand Dyed Merino Roving best!

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  40. KristenMay 4, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    I love the "In the Corn Field" roving. So pretty!

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  41. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    After spending two weeks in California last month, the Under The Boardwalk and Sea Mist colorways make me want to go back to the beach! <3

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  42. Zaneta @ Runner's LuckMay 4, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    I LOVE the Meadow Lane Hand Painted Yarn it is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! :D love love love it!! :D
    Zaneta
    superwoman_4002@yahoo.com

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  43. Zaneta @ Runner's LuckMay 4, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    I plurked about this wonderful giveaway!! :D
    Plurk ID: superwoman4002
    Zaneta
    superwoman_4002@yahoo.com

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  44. Zaneta @ Runner's LuckMay 4, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    i also tweeted :)
    superwoman4002
    Zaneta
    superwoman_4002@yahoo.com

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  45. AbbyMay 4, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    Thepretty petals roving is my favorite.

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  46. teejayhansenMay 4, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    You are killing my wallet with these postings! I always find something to buy. lol I love the "Under the Boardwalk" yarn, it's a beautiful colorway.

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  47. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    Love the Summer Sunset Hand Dyed Silk Hankies! I need to learn how to spin from those.

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  48. edinaMay 4, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    I like the In The Corn Field merino roving!

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  49. evel dreadMay 4, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    The Melon is calling me! Gorgeous! I also love the Meadow Lane. WOW! Thx for sharing!!!

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  50. CptSnoopyMay 4, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    I liked a lot of stuff, but I couldn't take my eyes off the In The Corn Field Hand Dyed Merino Roving 4 ounces. I liked the lace weight yarns too.

    rav id: CptSnoopy

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  51. PaigeMay 4, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    It's hard to choose just one item for a favorite! I love the drop spindle (and the fact that it comes with an OUNCE of fiber!) and the pretty petals fiber. yummy! And I'm twittering too!

    knitster23@gmail.com

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  52. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Gah! All of it! I want it all!!!! OK, if I have to choose, how 'bout Under the Boardwalk? With a side order of Summer Day in the Corn Field? (I love her names!)

    Jen

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  53. ZombieCatMay 4, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    I like the Fancy Leprechaun Merino/Tencel. Such fun colors!

    zombiecat80 on twitter.

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  54. TerriMay 4, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Breeze and At the End of the Rainbow are my favorites...but everything is incredible. I am inspired!

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  55. Strike My FancyMay 4, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Well, I sure didn't have to look very far before I saw something that took my breath away. Pretty Days Merino roving is stunning and so cheerful!

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  56. cthulhulovesmeMay 4, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    I really love the Orange-aid BFL top and the Neon Flowers merino top.

    -cthulhulovesme on Rav

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  57. UnknownMay 4, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    I love Oh My Sunset & Spiced Orange yarn. The Fancy Leprechaun fiber looks yummy!On Rachel's Counting Sheep Farm blog, I fell in love with the Meditteranean handspun. Beautiful colors!

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  58. ElaineMay 4, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    I love the Forest Lane Hand Dyed Yarn Fingering Weight

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  59. UnknownMay 4, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    Oh my! "Oh My Sunset" is gorgeous, isn't it? I'm so looking forward to the sheep shearing. Praying for decent weather.

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  60. Minou14May 4, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    I love Pretty Days and In the Corn!

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  61. Rachel OMay 4, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    I think Forest Lane Hand Dyed Yarn is my favorite.

    hotmail - dadofra

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  62. BatBoydMay 4, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Love that "Under the Boardwalk" and the drop spindle. Phat Fiber Sampler Box makes we wanna learn to spin!!!Thanks so much.
    Barbara D.
    MD

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  63. LizMay 4, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    I love the Variegated Grey alpaca/wool blend yarn

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  64. kataishMay 4, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    Ohhhh I like the Spiced Orange hand dyed yarn! Pick me, randomizer :D

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  65. Heather aka ChanamajaMay 4, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Everything Rachel has is just incredible .. but I like the Sea Mist Hand Painted yarn the best.

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  66. GHoukMay 4, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    I am such a sucker for bright colors. I looooove the neon flowers merino fiber.

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  67. UnknownMay 5, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    So many pretties to choose from. I especially like Forest Lane

    gmail - foolforknit

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  68. UnknownMay 5, 2009 at 5:01 AM

    Love the Lagoon Hand Dyed Yarn

    gmail: jerseyjessie

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  69. purple-powerMay 5, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    This is a really hard choice, but the Pretty Petals Hand Dyed Mohair is especially pretty.

    Rav id - purple

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  70. CarlaMay 5, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    So many entries already - I guess it's because the prize is so lovely!
    My favorite yarn on the site is Forest Lane.

    Contact me on hotmail at popofra

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  71. RebekahMay 5, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    I think my fave would have to be the Rose Garden BFL.

    lilreb673 on Rav and Etsy

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  72. scoutleader425May 5, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    i love FANCY LEPRECHAUN. great colors and fun name very nice and the blend looks great

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  73. UnknownMay 5, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    Fav is Forest Lane colorway.

    tomknit AT gmail

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  74. UnknownMay 5, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    Lagoon colorway is wonderful.

    I'm bloglessinnj on gmail

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  75. JudeMay 5, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    Rainbow Sherbet Hand Dyed Yarn!

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  76. ElaineMay 5, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    I just posted this contest on my blog:

    elaine-knitting.blogspot.com

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  77. betshsuMay 5, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    The pretty petals roving is lovely

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  78. k8May 5, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    I like that "Over the Rainbow" yarn! Beautiful colorway.

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  79. TinaMay 5, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    The Neon Flowers roving keeps jumping out at me. I don't think I've ever seen roving so bright and happy.

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  80. Kitten With a WhiplashMay 5, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    I've often wondered how colors that looks so dismal in the sky, could be so enticing in yarn. The Variegated Grey Alpaca/Wool Lace Weight Hand Dyed is the perfect example.

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  81. TurtleMay 5, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    forest lane and under the boardwalk are so pretty. love her colorways! bookmarking

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  82. Kitten With a WhiplashMay 5, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    I've posted to my blog at http://kitten-with-a-whiplash.blogspot.com/2009/05/more-than-magic.html

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  83. MelanieMay 5, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    I'm a fan of the Neon Flowers fiber - I think it would be so much fun to spin up! :)

    Ravelry ID - Melanie

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  84. UnknownMay 5, 2009 at 4:55 PM

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  85. RobinMay 5, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Oh My Sunset, Silk Wool Blend Yarn
    oh my that yarn is calling me!

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  86. One SheepMay 5, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Put me down for the Forest Lane Fingering yarn. I'll take a walk down that lane any day.

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  87. Diana TroldahlMay 6, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    I was enticed by the Breeze over the Lagoon, but then I clicked on the Shimmer kid lace mohair and was lost.
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24315227

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  88. sciteacherMay 6, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    I just fell in love with the Camo colored Hand Dyed Silk Hankies. Great colors.
    ~sciteacher @ Ravelry

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  89. zotMay 7, 2009 at 3:01 AM

    I am absolutely amazed at the fact that there are 8 kids and time for such vivid fibers. I particularly like the Neon Flower combed merino and the colors in the Lagoon yarn are just yummy.

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  90. UnknownMay 7, 2009 at 4:12 AM

    I really like the Summer Sunset silk hankies--the mix of colors is just right!

    dragonmaille

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  91. StephCatMay 7, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    ooh, that summer sunset!

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  92. Darcys Knotty KnitterMay 7, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    I love Hot and Cold Hand Dyed Sock Yarn.Hugs Darcy
    darcysknottyknitter[AT]gmail[DoT]com

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  93. rebelhousewifeMay 7, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    So hard to choose again, but the silk hankies, I love spinning them up.

    Ravid Rebelhousewife

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  94. AnonymousMay 7, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    I posted about the contest on my blog. http://pixiefashions.wordpress.com/2009/05/07/more-contests-at-phat-fiber-2/

    Ravid rebelhousewife

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  95. vickieMay 8, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    i did the facebook thing usernmae Victoria Barton vbarton24 at gmail dot com

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  96. vickieMay 8, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    i plurked http://www.plurk.com/vbarton24 vbarton24 at gmail dot com

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  97. vickieMay 8, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    i love the pretty petals handpainted very nice vbarton24 at gmail dot com

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  98. UnknownMay 8, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    Oh My Sunset just makes me want to sit on the porch and crochet something nice!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22252816

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  99. PenelopeRoseMay 8, 2009 at 4:22 AM

    I would love to try my hand at spinning her Summer Sunset Hand Dyed Silk Hankies. I love the colors!

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  100. .May 8, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    im loving Forest Lane Hand Dyed Yarn Fingering Weight. i love the colors in it. So beautiful!!!!!

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  101. SpinnergirlMay 8, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    Prety Days Roving, is tooo beautiful, must have!!

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  102. JuliannaMay 8, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    "Meadow Lane" is gorgeous!

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  103. cksknitterMay 8, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    I'm dreaming of A Walk in the Meadow Hand Dyed Sock Yarn. This is a stroll that won't bother my allergies!
    Chrissy at knittoday(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  104. AnonymousMay 8, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    The shimmer lace weight is pretty.

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  105. KPPMay 11, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    I really like the Sea Mist Hand Painted Yarn.

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