Friday, July 10, 2009

My8KidsMom Giveaway!





So a couple of weeks ago, I had the stomach flu. It wasn't just me, it spread through our entire house everyone overlapping each other. It wasn't much fun. After I came to, I thought, Wow. What if I had more than 2 kids? What if I had 8 kids like Rachel Peck of My8KidsMom?! I have even more appreciation for this woman all the time! I have often found the women I draw inspiration from have kept a sense of themselves through the tasks and trials of motherhood. They have an identity that they have kept true to.

There are many facets to the jewel that is My8KidsMom. Rachel's range of products is fantastic. She has different weight yarns, spinning fiber and tools all in one place, so there is really something for everyone. The spirit of her shop is one of colorful happiness- everything from Gingerbread houses to Parrot Fish (who knew yellow could look so soothing?).

I have 8 oz of crocodile green BFL from Rachel and I was so pleased with my purchase! It shipped like lightening and she included the sweetest note of thanks and to tell me that the funds from my purchase went towards aquiring animal feed (did I mention she is a shepherdess too?!).

Rachel has generously offered up a skein of sock yarn for a giveaway! Please visit My8KidsMom and find something you'd love to have! Tell us about it in the posts below, we really want to know what tickles your fancy! We're drawing tomorrow, so hurry and twitter and facebook about this wonderful shop! I'll count those efforts as extra entries!

Rachel, thank you for inspiring me with your blog, your steadfastness, and your beautiful products!

69 comments:

  1. Patience AnnJuly 10, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    Oooh, the Summer Day In The Corn Field is delicious!!! RT'ed @millarca

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  2. LizJuly 10, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    I'm absolutely torn between the Variegated Grey lace weight alpaca and Subtle. Her colors are fantastic!!

    Lizbert on Ravelry

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  3. SarahJuly 10, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    There's no question....I love the at the end of the rainbow colorway. Gorgeous!

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  4. Sheri KarobonikJuly 10, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    If I was a spinner the april showers would be in my basket too, but alas I only got the gum drop

    I will twetter too.

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  5. twins2005July 10, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    I love the neon flowers merino top.

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  6. ikkinlalaJuly 10, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    I love the Beauty Hand Dyed Sock Yarn.

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  7. KTJuly 10, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    I am a sucker for silk, and in keeping with the no-wool July theme, I'm going to call out the Melon silk DK yarn. It's so summery looking!

    Also, you've been RT'd!

    KT

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  8. UnknownJuly 10, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    End of the rainbow is simply to DYE for. the Carribean roving would be awesome if only I could learn to spin.

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  9. UnknownJuly 10, 2009 at 7:44 AM

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  10. GypsiesThreadJuly 10, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    I also am loving the Melon Silk Yarn. So pretty!

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  11. AmysatxJuly 10, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Oh my..it's so hard to choose, but I think I like the Oh My Sunset and Fierce Tiger Hands best!

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  12. vickieJuly 10, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    I love the moody blues superwash and the parrotfish merino yummy. vbarton24 at gmail dot com

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  13. vickieJuly 10, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    twittered http://twitter.com/morgaine24/status/2569635616 vbarton24 at gmail dot com

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  14. JuliaAJuly 10, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    i like vanity and lagoon.

    about to twitter..my username is juulia.

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  15. vickieJuly 10, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    I shared on facebook username Victoria Barton vbarton24 at gmail dot com

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  16. SallyJuly 10, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    I love the neon flowers roving and the fire sock yarn. I have been wanting to try some of her roving because the bits of white would make the spun yarn quite interesting.

    Twitter: MuddyMooseAK
    RavID: MuddyMoose

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  17. TJJJuly 10, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    I love her yarns. I think if I had to pick favorites it would be Moody Blues and Sea Mist.

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  18. KristenJuly 10, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Love the Breeze Handdyed laceweight yarn.

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  19. TobyJuly 10, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    In the Corn Field roving is my fave. I'd love to spin that up and see how the colors contrast with each other.

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  20. knitmommaJuly 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Lovely! I really would love to try her Fancy Leprechaun Hand Painted Merino/ Tencel Blend Fiber.

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  21. CindyJuly 10, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    These aren't usually my colors :
    Neon Flowers 4 ounce Merino Combed Top
    But it would be very interesting for me to spin it up.
    Cindy

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  22. AnonymousJuly 10, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Twisted Hand Dyed Sock Yarn would make really neat socks! I love the bold colors next to each other.

    WoolyRose on Ravelry

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  23. Cozy KnittingJuly 10, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Gosh! How does one pick one favorite? I love three-Spiced Orange, End of the Rainbow, and Sunset. They are really nice. I love the colorways.

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  24. HODGEPODGESPVJuly 10, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    hmm..hard but So Funky Colorway
    it's worsted!

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  26. HeatherJuly 10, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    I love Rachel's shop! It's so hard to pick... but I think my favorite is End of the Rainbow. Yes, it's wonderfully colorful, but there's also a subtlety that I really like.

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  27. HODGEPODGESPVJuly 10, 2009 at 10:36 AM

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  28. DanaJuly 10, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    I have bought her fiber in Carribean colorway and I love the out colors. I've also made a post about on my blog: craftydana32.blogspot.com

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  29. AnonymousJuly 10, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    I like the Handyed Sock Yarn in the Battle colorway. On my monitor it reminds me of blood oranges.

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  30. AnonymousJuly 10, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    I love the Moody Blues handspun!

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  31. bitsy8July 10, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Wow...lovely colors. I think I like The End of the Rainbow the best.

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  32. sciteacherJuly 10, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    The Vanity Lace Weight Hand Painted Yarn has the most beautiful blend of purples I have ever seen!

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  33. TurtleJuly 10, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Mmmmm Sea Mist and Varigated Gray Alpaca....yum!

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  34. annaJuly 10, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    I love al of Rachels yarns and rovings.......but the 2 would pick out would be: 1) oh my sunset silk/wool blend fingering wieght yarn....love that colorway......2) I am a spinner too....so....the Fancy Leprechaun Handpainted merino/tencel blen rovingwould be really great!!!!

    I am Zellspin on Raverly.

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  35. CP WarnerJuly 10, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    Hmmm...Gingerbread House, Meadow Lane, Forest Lane, Shimmer Mohair Laceweight...just to name a few!

    Gorgeous colors!

    madangel on Ravelry

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  36. Cheshire Bunny CraftsJuly 10, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    I love the "in the corn field" roving. The colors are gorgeous! I love the turquoise in it!

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  37. ArtifaxJuly 10, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    I love the Variegated Grey Alpaca/Wool Lace Weight. Gorgeous stuff!!

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  38. AshleyJuly 10, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    I really like citrus punch!

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  39. helenlamJuly 10, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Mmmm, that Gingerbread House sock yarn is mighty appealing!

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  40. JeniferJuly 10, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    I am drawn to April Showers, May Flowers at the moment. I also love the roving that she entered in the TdF on Ravelry today. Beautiful stuff!

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  41. CindyAnnJuly 10, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    The neon flower merino is really eye catching. Very bright and cheery for cold winter nights.

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  42. KarenJuly 10, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    At the End of the Rainbow is my absolute favorite! I love rainbows!

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  43. JudeJuly 10, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Neon Flowers Merino Combed Top is lovely and bright and I think it would be FUN to spin up!

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  44. MissMoosey on RavelryJuly 10, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    I love the subtle hand dyed sock yarn in the purpley. And I normally don't like yarns that are too colorful, but the At the End of the Rainbow yarn is just striking!

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  45. UnknownJuly 10, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    The April Showers May Flowers roving is beautiful - that's the one I'd want.

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  46. CarlaJuly 10, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    Love the moody blues yarn

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  47. SylviaJuly 10, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    At the End of the Rainbow Hand Painted Silk/Wool Yarn is my favorite.

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  48. ElaineJuly 10, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    Oh so lovely - especially the Moody Blues.

    Off to blog

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  49. ElaineJuly 10, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    I've just blogged about this giveaway at

    elaine-knitting.blogspot.com

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  50. UnknownJuly 10, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    What a great set of yarns to choose from. It's a tough call but I'd say End of the Rainbow Hand Painted Silk/Wool is my fav.

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  51. TeresaJuly 10, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    Without a doubt - End of the Rainbow.

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  52. UnknownJuly 10, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    End of the Rainbow Hand Painted Silk/Wool is my definite favorite.

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  53. Rachel OJuly 10, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    I just love the moody blues superwash. What great colors.

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  54. purple-powerJuly 10, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    The End of the Rainbow Hand Painted Silk/Wool looks great. Normally I go for ... purples ... but this is beautiful

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  55. UnknownJuly 10, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Wow - Subtle Hand Dyed Sock Yarn is gorgeous. I may need it. Help!!! I'm on a yarn diet and I'm falling ...

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  56. UnknownJuly 10, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    It's a tough call but end of the rainbow squeaks past the others by a nose.

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  57. SharonOJuly 10, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Great stuff, in fact I put two in my cart, then I remembered that my check won't be cleared and in my account till tomorrow. I am hoping that they will still be there. They are Summer Day in the Corn Field and Oh, My Sunset.

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  58. PatJuly 10, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Lagoon, no, Gingerbread House, no Moody Blues, I can't decide! Lots of wonderful choices!

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  59. Penny for Your ThoughtsJuly 10, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    I love the Beauty hand-dyed yarn.

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  60. teajoygreyeJuly 10, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Definitely the Neon Spring Merino Roving! Gorgeous color combo!

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  61. BucketteJuly 10, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    I just love, love, love the Fingering Weight Hand Dyed Yarn in the Lagoon Colorway. It is so beautiful. A new favorite of mine!

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  62. AnonymousJuly 10, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    I love Oh My Sunset. The Vanity lace weight is also gorgeous! Beautiful colours all round!

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  63. AnonymousJuly 10, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    I love the hand painted finger wt. called Meadow Lane reminds me of the colors in a Monet. Gorgeous!

    Ravelry ID: KAMAOR

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  64. AnitaJuly 10, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Everything in her shop tickles my fancy! Right off the bat though I love the Pretty in Pink laceweight wool, if I had to choose at the moment.

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  65. KenyettaJuly 10, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    I love the colors! I am torn between Neon Flowers Merino Combed top and Fire hand dyed sock yarn

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  66. SaraJuly 10, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    I love the Breeze Hand Dyed Merino Lace!
    So sooo pretty!

    RavID: WintersSong

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  67. KPPJuly 10, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    I like the Subtle Hand Dyed Sock Yarn.

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  68. AnonymousJuly 11, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Oh good grief, it's another "I want it all!" shop! The Gingerbread House sock yarn, the Fierce Tiger hand painted yarn, the In a Funk worsted, the Peacock sock yarn, the Summer Day in a Corn Field......

    Jen

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  69. AmIAKnitterYetJuly 13, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    If I just get one I'd say subtle hand dyed sock yarn (pinks).

    Lovely stuff, all of it.

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