Monday, September 28, 2009

WC Mercantile and Giveaway!




WC Mercantile sent in the most lovely dyed Wensleydale fiber for September! I hope you got a chance to read the story that was included with each sample. It was a tale of a lost lamb and found love- so cute!

If you are new to spinning, Wensleydale is a good choice to start with because of the long staple length. You don't have to draft really fast so you can work on coordinating your treadling and drafting. Having some Wensleydale dyed as nice as this is, couldn't hurt either!

WCMercantile really has everything that you might want in your spinning adventures. Dye stuffs, fiber, Wheels of all types and the fiber selection is amazing!

This week, we're giving away 4 oz dyed Wensleydale wool from WCMercantile! Just visit the shop, do some exploring, and find something you like! Post about it in the comments section below and we'll draw for a winner at the end of the week. Remember to plurk, twitter, facebook, ravelate and blog about this giveaway for extra entries!

Steph, you've set a standard for yourself this month! I'll be waiting for a fibery good tale in future samples!

61 comments:

  1. Patience AnnSeptember 28, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    EEE I love the Lemon Drop merino top! And omg it rhymes!!!! YAY! RTed @millarca

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  2. KTSeptember 28, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    As Steph well knows, I am totally addicted to her grab bags - got three more last week (of which my 5yo has claimed all the purple for her own spinning). My next purchase, however, may be the merino/tussah silk top - the colors are so lovely. I'm a sucker for blended coloring rather than stripes or solids...

    RT'ed as KnitwithKT

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  3. Campbell or @FELTit or Designs by AnnaSeptember 28, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30716255

    Love this colorway...Midnight Garden...yummy!

    Anna
    www.annasplaceofholding.blogspot.com
    anna.pamprdchef@gmail.com

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  4. Natalie RushSeptember 28, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    I like the Organic Dye Kit and her grab bags look like fun!

    RT as Barknknit!

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  5. CptSnoopy on RavelrySeptember 28, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    I love the merino and tussah silk in the Mackenzie tartan colorway!

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  6. JaneSeptember 28, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    Love the Bright Tropic Firestar and would love to try a grab bag.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    I've bought quite a few fibers from WC Mercantile in the past. I've bought some beautiful coral indyspun, 2 bags of undyed mohair locks, undyed bamboo, etc. She always ships really fast and plus it's free!

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  8. CindySeptember 28, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    So many things to like:
    Ashford Kiwi
    4 oz. Organic Cotton Sliver
    1 POUND Merino Top - SuperSoft -
    Cindy

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  9. TinkerTotsSeptember 28, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    I'm in love with the baby camel down/tussah blend. Such a lovely warm color!

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  10. CindyAnnSeptember 28, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    WC is my favorite online shop. I have bought lots of superfine merino, and really love it. It's alwasy very well prepared.
    I would love to try their aplaca, natural. I love to hand dye.

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  11. DangAndBlast!September 28, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    Ok, that's absolutely gorgeous. Love that color. I love the Merino and Tussah Silk Top - Purple Passion -- well, purple does it for me! I need to buy myself a spinning wheel -- drop spindles may be entertaining, but they're sure a pain with all the unwinding and falling-off-the-end and all that... this shop inspires me. (And so cheap!)

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  12. StockannetteSeptember 28, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    I don't know how to spin (yet...) so I picked this yarn (not that I know how to dye, either): http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29002299

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  13. Lady OSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    I'm intrigued by the botanical dyeing kit.

    I like the Deep Sea merino/tencel blend.

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  14. emwall24September 28, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    The Dark Garnet merino top looks lovely, as do the 2 oz portions of yearling mohair. Might just have to try some as I've never handled mohair...

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  15. JuliaASeptember 28, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    i love the richness of the fenberry grove merino top. gorgeous.

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  16. CinderLisaSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Just love WC Mercantile! Right now this Bright Green Firestar is catching my eye! :-D

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  17. AnneSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Forever in Bluejeans!!!

    I'm ordering it now!!!!!

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  18. KimSeptember 28, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    The blue and red indie dyed milk top. Delicious!

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  19. HanamiGallerySeptember 28, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    so much goodness!~ but ive never spun cotton so i would try the organic cotton sliver - variety!

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  20. bluemtnBethSeptember 28, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    They've got some much good stuff it's hard to pick!! I do like they're BFL roving.....been eyeing it for awhile now ;)

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    It is so hard to choose, she has so many lovely things in the shop! I would probably choose one of the white rovings, as I have dyes to play with and no roving.

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  22. SJSSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Ooh, the merino-tussah in Mackenzie tartan... It's so pretty!

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  23. EgaterSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    I'd love to try 2 oz Baby Camel Down and Tussah Silk Top - Free Shipping
    egateris at gmail dot com

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  24. InJuneauSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Ooo, so many pretty things... the teal Tartan Corriedale top, the gold and green yearling mohair roving, and the botanical dye kit. What a lovely shop!

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  25. Dawning DreamsSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    I puffy heart the "Texas Rose" roving! It scrumptious!

    And all the majacraft are making my fingers twitch. To have so many to choose from. I just got a new wheel, and can't have another. Grr. . .

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  26. sciteacherSeptember 28, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    My head started spinning over all the fibers ~ they look so inviting. I have to say, though, the Baby Camel Down and Tussah Silk Top looks absolutely swoon-worthy!

    ~sciteacher @ Ravelry

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  27. your favorite oxymoronSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    I LOVE this shop! I love their large selection of fibers and the customer service is excelent!

    The bright green firestar is a must have! And I love the rainbow of colors in the 4 oz Dyed Yearling Mohair Rovings!

    RT'ed as les_the_mess

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  28. JenSeptember 28, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    Oooh...I love the Green Firestar!

    Jen

    wenchamok.livejournal.com (For some reason it's not taking my OpenID...)

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  29. Linda DSeptember 28, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    I'm loving the fawn alpaca!

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  30. Anna BSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    facebook,
    blog,

    I love the indie dyed milk roving. Very pretty!

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  31. KarenSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    The Mystery Bag of fiber is the most tempting to me, but I also love the blue and red indie-dyed milk fiber. I'd bet it's so soft!

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  32. RaymieSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    I love Hazy Horizon and Iceberg Blue!

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  33. sueSeptember 28, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Lots of yummy fiber to choose from. Hemp? Ok, I'm reliving my childhood now;) That looks real interesting to spin. Think I'll have to get some of that.

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  34. Max. HSeptember 28, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    This store is one of my favorites!! 4 oz. Indie Dyed Milk Fiber Top is just GORGEOUS!

    mc.crafty.bunny at gmail dot com

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  35. KellieBelleSeptember 28, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    I love the "Forever in Bluejeans" Merino!!

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  36. AngeleSeptember 28, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    Is it possible to love everything?? I love it all!

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  37. DawnSeptember 28, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    mmmm dark chocolate alpaca!

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  38. TurtleSeptember 28, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    purple passion roving!!

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  39. EileenSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    I love the lilac fields merino top, the deep seas merino/tencil is lovely also.

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  40. AndreaSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    oh, the hemp looks pretty cool!

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  41. Sharon RoseSeptember 29, 2009 at 4:29 AM

    OOoo that Midnight Garden Merino is luscious! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  42. Jess (pineymtncrochet)September 29, 2009 at 4:39 AM

    I love the mystery bag. I'm working on one now, and I can't wait to see how it turns out!

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  43. UnknownSeptember 29, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    I'd love to try the Botanicals Dye Kit. Would be a wonderful treat to myself.

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  44. LeisaSeptember 29, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    I really like the dye kit you have advertised and my favorite fiber would be the Bright green firestar! Yummy!!

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  45. CarlinSeptember 29, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    I love the Hazy Horizon Merino Top.

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  46. Marimba26September 29, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    I've bought some of her merino top before (I believe the last time you mentioned her) and it's beautiful and wonderful to spin! I definitely may have to go back and grab some that Bright Green Firestar though, gorgeous stuff!

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  47. UnknownSeptember 29, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Felting Wool Artist's Pallet 3
    Those colors could make some awesome stuff.

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  48. RobinSeptember 29, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    If I get Undyed Merino and Silk Yarn I can try dying it! More stuff to spend money on!

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  49. BiancaSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:37 AM

    The bright green is on my list for sure. Would love to spin that up

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  50. GwyndlynSeptember 30, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    I'm definitiely remembering WC Mercantile for undeyed goods! Especially for teaching beginning spinning! I love the merino top in Fenberry Grove and Midnight - yum!
    (your comments don't seem to like Open ID today)

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  51. nikkiSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    the undyed merino silk looks lucious!

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  52. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Sheesh, I mean c'mon...I'd love to play with that Ashford Joy, and then all the copious amounts of fiber...is there anything I wouldn't want, UMmmm No?

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  53. MaganSeptember 30, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    I am really loving the Merino/Silk top! Especially the Hint of Lilac 70/30 blend. Mackenzie Tartan is also beautiful.

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  54. UnknownSeptember 30, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    I definitely like Midnight Garden...

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  55. TJacobsonSeptember 30, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    There are lots of lovely things there, and I can feel an order coming on...

    The mystery bag of rovings, tops and batts is great. I love a mystery! Who knows what you'd find?

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  56. TeresaOctober 1, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    If I had tons of money, I could spend it all in that shop! I love so many things . . . I'd love to try the tussah/merino blend and her prices on undyed fiber are great! I also love the felters' sample packs - colorful bits are always great for the needle felters in this house!

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  57. PenelopeRoseOctober 1, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    I love WC Mercantile! I'm tempted by the 3 oz Mystery Bag of Rovings, Tops, and Batts in different Fibers. How fun!

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  58. HeatherOctober 1, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29114965

    4 oz Merino Tencel Top, colorway "Deep Sea". GORGEOUS!

    I've had my eye on this shop for a while now. Terrific!

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  59. KenlynnOctober 2, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Everything in your shop is so pretty,
    I really like the Blue Belle Corriedale top.

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  60. UnknownOctober 2, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    i love the fenberry grove top gorgeous vbarton24 at gmail dot com

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  61. ĽubašaOctober 2, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    I like shop with so many useful tools...I would choose 16 oz. Superwash Blue Face Leicester (BFL) Top. Thanks.
    lubaska dot k at gmail dot com

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