Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Blue Mountain Handcrafts fiber Giveaway!



As we approach Winter, there is no need to be glum! Winter has traditionally been a time to catch up on all of our fibery projects, a time for quiet reflection and to notice the subtle winter beauty that surrounds us.

Beth, from Blue Mountain Handcrafts has created this gorgeous set of spinning batts called 'Bare Trees and Blue Sky' for a giveaway (psst click the link and buy it for yourself while it's still in her shop!) A beautiful melange of blues, grays and black with a hint of sparkle.

When you visit Blue Mountain Handcrafts, you'll notice right away, the humorous and whimsical atmosphere and the colorful creations. Beth has also managed to use the word fiber and bail in the same sentence and for that, I think she needs some special award :) It got me thinking about what a happy place Blue Mountain must be, and reminded me of that old song about a "Big Rock Candy Mountain" Swap out fibery goodies for the sugary stuff and that must be what Blue Mountain is like!- Am I right, Beth?

We're giving away this beautiful Bare Trees batt set! Just visit Blue Mountain Handcrafts, find something you like, and write about it in the comments section below. We'll draw for a winner on Friday so be sure to check back! Also remember to retweet/facebook for extra entries.

Thanks so much Beth, for your gorgeous creations and your lighthearted and supportive outlook on what is normally considered a serious affliction (at least that's what my hubby thinks!)

68 comments:

  1. All the hand spun is lovely, I would go for any of them. will also tweet., at skaro964

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  2. I LOVE all of Beth's stuff and have a serious start on a collection of her project bags: my custom caddy sax, little buddy, and monkey sax along with a demo bag and another little caddy sax...

    Anyway, I love the new conifer colored fibers and yarn--Evergreen, Cyprus.

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  3. I really like WOOLY GEMS Dyed Locks 2oz. They are so inspiring. I bet they will make something really pretty :o)

    cj x

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  4. I can't decide what I like best: the Tiger Lily single, the Earthy Rainbow single, or the Elderberry Fizz batts...

    Tweeted, too! @owldaughter

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  5. i loved tons of the fiber i saw, but the projects bag sets made me squee a little! what a great store!

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  6. Gypsy woman corespun is wonderful!

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  7. can i just say i love fricken everything!!! what a great shop! i especially loved the shield maiden BFL and the jitterbug handcarded with the sparkles!!! i will def. retweet and facebook it!

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  8. It has to be the Evergreen spinning batts ... or the Orchid BFL combed top ... or the Bare Trees and Blue Sky Spinning batts ... or ... (gives up listing items and adds seller to favorites)

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  9. I want, I want, I want!!! I love the project bags I got from Blue Mtn handcrafts, and I get complemented on them ALL the time.

    Ooo, love the fading rainbow roving. And the bag in your clearance... so cute! You have targhee too?!?! Ooo, looks like I have some shopping to do...

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  10. Everything is beautiful! I especially like the evergreen batt!

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  11. I like the mulled wine handspun yarn.

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  12. What a well-stocked store... and there's something for everyone, from washed wool to art yarn!

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  13. the handspun sampler skeins are just way too much fun.... purdy, too.

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  14. I love the Blind Tattooist roving. The pic drew me to it right away. I cracked up when I read the name. The Violets and Moonlight dyed targhee merino fleece is also AMAZING!! Then there is the PUT THE LIME IN THE COCONUT yarn, that is WOW! Gorgeous! And, I didn't see one caddy sax or project bag that I couldn't love and adore forever.

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  15. I have a soft spot for white super soft yarn! I love this listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34845857 !!
    For the first snow skein. Very luxy!! And with that sparkley thread throughout, very nice and understated glam. Tres-chic!!

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  16. BEWARE THE BLIND TATOOIST Superwash Wool Roving 4 oz

    Love the blues, fuschias and browns combined with the white. Also the name!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    artsyfish65@yahoo.com

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  17. I am so loving the JUST FREAKY Spinning Batts 3.8 oz Cotswold/Rambouillette Firestar Angelina! Great colors and great shop!

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  18. Elementary school. I am a sucker for red and yellow.

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  19. Wow! Great stuff, I love it all, but especially THE FROG PRINCE bats. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30975734Pretty, sparkly, batty...uhm I just want to hug it and squeeze it and of course, spin it.

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  20. I love the randomness of the "Messin' Around" batts! I'm also very fond of the Caddy Sax set in teal and beige. It reminds me of a couch my parents had.

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  21. Random Beauty handspun. Gorgeous. Gorgeous name. Nothing there not to love. RTed @millarca

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  22. Eeee! Love the sunset colorway! Also need one of those circular needle holders- they rock!

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  23. I like the "A wink and a smile" and the "Fading rainbow" rovings.

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  24. I love the colors! My favorite is Beware the Blind Tattooist. What fun names. :)

    The handspun yarns are beautiful too.

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  25. I love the name of this roving, as well as the colors!

    BEWARE THE BLIND TATOOIST:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33887229

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  26. I love the Caddy Sax and Beth's sense of humor.

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  27. I love the tiger lilly, its gorgeous.

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  28. Ooh, love this: VIOLETS AND MOONLIGHT Dyed Fine Targhee Merino Fleece 4.4 oz

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  29. I love the FADING RAINBOW Domestic Wool Top and the TIGER LILY Single Ply Handspun Yarn (and my Blue and Purple Caddy Sax Drawstring Bag, of course!)

    (FB as well)

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  30. bare trees and blue sky! what an appropriate named fluff, very winterish!

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  31. Love "that crazy road lizard" roving! I think it would come out gorgeous navajo plied. Although, I lean toward roving, those batts definitely call out to me. Loving the color combos. OH and gotta say "hum dinger" reminds me of being a kid and having all sorts of messy stains on my face after eating a rainbow snowcone. Great!

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  32. Wow, I have to pick one thing?! I just adore her bags, they are very cute and awesomely functional all at the same time.

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  33. I can't choose between Elementary School Diva or Shield Maiden

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  34. ooo! I really like the Caddy Sax Drawstring Bags in this store! They would be perfect for toting around a project or two! My fav. is the Lime flowers - so cute!

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  35. I love so many of your great colorways. But the one that really struck me was Knocken on Heavens gate BFL. I just love those colors.

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  36. The radioactive cocktail looks delicious :)

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  37. The bare trees and blue sky is lovely. Just right for our local weather.

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  38. i love it all. kept drooling with every page! i tend to love warm earth colors but even your cooler colors tugged at me. too difficult to choose just one thing to say i love the most. a few of the ones that really excited me were... Messin' Aound Again batts, Luxurious Leftovers batts, That Crazy Road Lizard roving, Japanese Red Maple BFL combed top and Autumn Splendor batts. My friend wooly daisy turned me on to your etsy shop. now that i know who you are i will tell my other fiber friends to look in on your gorgeous stuff.

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  39. Love the Electric Frog roving!!

    loacrystalwins AT gmail DOT com

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  40. Love the Hug And A Kiss. Such lovely intense colours!

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  41. The Evergreen yarn is beautiful!

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  42. I'm especially drawn to the This and That merino spinning batts. Oh, I just love spinning batts.

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  43. Your Wink And A Smile roving is very pretty.

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  44. I think my favorite has got to be the THAT CRAZY ROAD LIZARD Superwash Wool Roving 4 oz, crazy mix of colors and just too cute a name!

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  45. Fading Rainbow roving...no, this-n-That batt...maybe the Sunset fleece...or the Whatever handspun yarn...any of the Wooly Gems...I CAN'T DECIDE!!!!

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

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  46. I like the Dark Earth Rainbow single ply yarn.

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  47. Lovely work throughout the shop, but I am partial to the Monkey Sax bag. Looks like a good size for projects bigger than socks!

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  48. I love the CYPRESS Domestic Wool Top.

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  49. Wow, beautiful shop! I love the Elderberry Fizz batt.

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  50. I love the Japanese Red Maple roving.

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  51. My favorite colorways are Japanese Maple, Shield Maiden, Luxurious Leftovers, and Enchanted. Lovely!

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  52. I love so much of her stuff, particularly the lime caddy sack, the "Put the Lime in the Coconut" yarn and "The Frog Prince" batts. She uses such wonderful color combinations!

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  53. I really love the Wood Violets superwash roving. I've really been digging green and purple together lately.

    cthulhulovesme@rav

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  54. The Green Man top is just lovely!

    Jen
    wenchamok at gmail

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  55. I have to beware when I go to her shop...the Just Freaky, Elderberry Fizz, Autumn Splendor, and Frog Prince batts are some I've had my eye on.

    theonlyevidence on Rav

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  56. I've got to say I love the Sunset merino targhee fleece... such colors remind me of the sky here this time of year. I am posting a link to FB right now.

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  57. I am in love with Beware of the 7yr old beauty consultant. The name is amusing and the colors are beautiful. I would love a bag, too. They are all so lovely.

    nephnie at gmail

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  58. I love all the batts, but the ENCHANTED spinning batts are really pretty...

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  59. Oh the hugs and a kiss? Gorgeous. I LOVE her names for things too, very humorous!

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  60. I love the stitch markers called One Purple Shoe.

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  61. Took me a long time to choose; everything cried out "take me home". But the LIME FLOWERS Caddy Sax Drawstring Bag Sock Project Bag or Purse Small really needs to come live with me. A girl never has enough project bags, and the colors of it are amazing. Just beautiful!

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  62. I have been a fan of Beth's for some time now. I would have to say my favorite that she has in her shop now would be the Enchanted batting. This would look beautiful made into something for my granddaughter.

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  63. The handdyed milk fiber in the green shades is lovely!

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  64. The HUG AND A KISS 64s Merino Combed Top is so pretty!

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  65. I love the electric frog roving so awesome vbarton24 at gmail dot com

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  66. AUNT PEARLS ASPARAGUS, PRUNE, AND CRANBERRY CASSEROLE...Eat It At Your Own Risk Spinning Batts 3.6 oz Merino Sparkle Firestar Because of the name, and the colors are nict too.

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  67. I love the "Bare Trees and Blue Skies" batts because I, too, use nature as an inspiration, and I love a little sparkle in a batt.

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