Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Rocky Horror Batt Giveaway and I've named the wheel


Recently spun "tumbleweed batt" Fly Agaric




Congrats Saskia! She named my new wheel "Meadow" and I think it fits her really well!

I had Jennifer at Desert Garden create some wonderful batts for the Phat shop recently. If you haven't had a chance to spin her "tumbleweed" batts, you really should! The resulting yarns always come out so textural and earthy. I just adore her batts.

We're doing something a little different today. You can find go window shopping at either the Phat Shop where several of the Desert Garden Batts are, or you can pop on over to Desert Garden and tell me what you like over there.

Mention the giveaway on twitter, facebook, plurk or ravelry and we'll give you an extra entry.
We'll draw for the winner later in the week, so let's get shopping!

57 comments:

  1. ChrisMarch 2, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    "Antique roses" is a beautifully subtle yarn. I like the fact that you've spun it out of something with a little 'crunch'.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 2, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    I love all of her creations! I've already bought two SALs b/c I have loved seeing the yarns the other spinners have made from previous SALs. I also love her spinning is my bag kit - I told hubby he's buying me that for my birthday!!

    Jess

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  3. saskiaMarch 2, 2010 at 6:05 AM

    This is my fav blog to check into by the way- and yeah for me naming the wheel!

    I like this orange one
    Goddess Sock yarn Krishna dyed by danido 400 yards and tea sample

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  4. Knittingdancer on RavelryMarch 2, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    I think the She thinks my tractor sexy John Deere green handspun yarn makes me think of spring. It is a mixture of snow and rain here in Alabama today. I am so looking forward to spring.

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  5. yarnmagic on RavelryMarch 2, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    There are some really nice clubs and SALs in the shop, but the most tempting thing there is the SPINNING IS MY BAG Package. A great idea!!

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  6. LizMarch 2, 2010 at 6:14 AM

    Not only is the color great, but the name She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy is just awesome!

    Lizbert on Ravelry

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  7. AngieMarch 2, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    I think the Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy batt is great!

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  8. oonaghMarch 2, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    i love the concept of a "knights and dragons" spinalong....very different!!!

    -oonaghfibersmyth on ravelry

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  9. Rachel OMarch 2, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    Oh man. I would love the KNITTING GIFT PACK Dryad Yarn and Walnut Needles.

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  10. karinajeanMarch 2, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    I just love the name "she thinks my tractor is sexy." and the colors too!

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  11. JagsMarch 2, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    OMG! Want want want!!!

    I'm a huge Rocky horror fan and that batt would go perfectly with the little Sweeny todd batt that is hiding in the goth portion of my stash hehehe

    I really would love to be in the Knights vs Dragons spin-a-long if I wasn't so broke, my hubby is a dragon fanatic and I would love to make yarn just for him

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  12. beautyredefinedMarch 2, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    ooOOoo - I really like the "She thinks my tractor's sexy" handspun. :)

    (beautyredefined on ravelry)

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  13. MaganMarch 2, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    Spinning Is My Bag! What a fabulous idea!!

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  14. Diana, Fiber FancyMarch 2, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    Fly Agaric is my favorite! So much so that I bought 4 a few days ago along with a Bunnies SAL! That Murder Mystery SAL is looking so tempting too though!

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  15. Cheshire Bunny CraftsMarch 2, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    HAHA! She thinks my tractor's sexy. Awesome! lol

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  16. Cozy KnittingMarch 2, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    The Hippy Dippy Rainbow is really pretty. But the tractor beads on the She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy is too much. Where do you find beads like that? Too cute!

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  17. lilyunfoldingMarch 2, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    omg i cant not enter to win a rocky horror batt! as far as a DG wishlist, i love the all of her SAL's! every one of them sounds awesome. i really like the "spinning is my bag" and i def wouldnt say no to that beautiful beatrix potter batt.

    as an aside, I never get the notifications and it wont let me sign up again, who do i talk to about getting on the list? i want a phat fiber box so badly! :)

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  18. AmyMarch 2, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    I am in love with the idea of the Elements KAL.

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  19. CindyAnnMarch 2, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Tumbleweed is pretty

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  20. Heather JMarch 2, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    I love the SAL idea in particular the knights vs dragons,

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  21. SJSMarch 2, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    Wow... I've never really considered doing a batt-of-the-month club until I visited the Desert Garden shop. The tumbleweed batts look great!

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  22. MandiiMarch 2, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    I love Desert Garden's Handspun Art Yarn Cult Classics Ode to Dr. Frank n Furter. Rocky Horror Picture Show is my favorite movie of all time and I can completely see how it was inspired by Dr. Frank n Furter!

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  23. AriaMarch 2, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    how cool! i'd love to try my hand at spinning one of those batts. I like the colors in FLY AGARIC Beatrix Potter Inspired February Phat Fiber Tumbleweeds Batts. Thanks for the contest :)
    knitmit on rav

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  24. AriaMarch 2, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    i also tweeted about the contest!
    knitmit on rav

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  25. UnknownMarch 2, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    I want the Wayne's World batt :D

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  26. InJuneauMarch 2, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    Yum, LOVE the Desert Garden stuff! I'm almost done with the 4 SALs I've gotten from her (2 Star Wars and 2 Star Trek) and am on the list for more (Bunnies!). I also have the Elements KAL on my Favorites list...

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  27. KristenMarch 2, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    I like the LIMESTONE Hand Spun Yarn SW Merino and Cashmere.

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  28. Heidi BMarch 2, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    I love Robin's eggs nest tumbleweeds! just soo gorgeous!

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  29. PerennialGirlMarch 2, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    I luv the FLY AGARIC Beatrix Potter Inspired February Phat Fiber Tumbleweeds Batts and of course the Rocky Horror batt!!

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  30. TurtleMarch 2, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    how could you not love a batt named after the beloved classic of Rocky Horror! (we worship that movie in this household, hubby has proudly played each character, grin) But i have to also love the She thinks my tractors sexy!!

    love the name meadow. That is what i wanted to name my daughter but hubby vetoed it!

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  31. UnknownMarch 2, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    I love all of her clubs but my fav would have to be the Handspun Yarn 3 month club. I love to try others handspuns!

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  32. CindyMarch 2, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    I love Beatrix Potter:FLY AGARIC

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  33. Zombie QueenMarch 2, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    I love the "Fly Agaric" batt and the "She Things my Tractor's Sexy" Yarn lol :)

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  34. AnonymousMarch 2, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    The Fly Agaric batt is lovely!

    Jen

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  35. Lilm4105March 2, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    Love the Tractors Sexy Handspun and the Knitter Gift Pack. Lovely stuff and fun names and inspirations.
    Emily
    Serendipity
    www.lilm4105.etsy.com

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  36. vickyknitsMarch 2, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    The Limestone Handspun Cashmere and Merino yarn looks yummy. I wish I could spin like that!
    --Vickyknits on Ravelry

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  37. vickyknits on RavelryMarch 2, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    This contest is also now my status on facebook! Contests are fun :)
    Vickyknits

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  38. SpaceJunkMarch 2, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    LMAO at the name of this one: "Cult Classics Rain Man Uh Oh Fart Batts"

    Too Awesome.

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  39. knitmommaMarch 2, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    So clever! I like FLY AGARIC Beatrix Potter Inspired February Phat Fiber Tumbleweeds Batt

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  40. AnonymousMarch 2, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    Oh, gosh, I love. the. Blueberry Pancake yarn! Gorgeous colours and I've been looking for the perfect bulky yarn for a project in my longer-than-life-expectancy queue.

    And now on top of drooling over the yarn I want pancakes....

    chana

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  41. One SheepMarch 3, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Everywhere I go lately I've been seeing this red/black/grey/white color combo and remembering how much I love it. The Cult Classics Waynes World Batt 1oz by Desert Garden from teh Phat Shop is another great one.

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  42. AnonymousMarch 3, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    The "Hippy Dippy Rainbow" batt looks interesting. I wonder what it's like to spin with all of those different things!
    atthebreakofnoon at Rav

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  43. AnonymousMarch 3, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    i also tweeted about the desert garden etsy shop and the contest!
    atthebreakofnoon

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  44. Be GrimMarch 3, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    I can tell that running "Hippy Dippy Rainbow" thru my fingers would be pure spinning bliss!

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  45. ShibaguyzMarch 3, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    Great song… great name for yarn… gotta love it!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41549440

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  46. AnonymousMarch 3, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    I like the Fly Agaric roving the best!

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  47. KenlynnMarch 3, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    The ROBIN'S NEST Tumbleweeds Art Batts are really neat.

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  48. EVA SBMarch 4, 2010 at 1:51 AM

    Other than the gorgeous Fly Agaric featured here I like the TEA ROSE Handpainted yarn

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  49. EVA SBMarch 4, 2010 at 1:51 AM

    Other than the gorgeous Fly Agaric featured here I like the TEA ROSE Handpainted yarn

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  50. Anett KieferMarch 4, 2010 at 5:32 AM

    I am in love with Fly Agaric, beautiful colours.

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  51. Jules CoxMarch 4, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Knights and Dragons SAL! I've been debating with myself even before this post whether to splurge and pick that one up ...

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  52. cthulhulovesmeMarch 4, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    The Fly Agaric batts are really calling out to me, colorwise.

    -cthulhulovesme at Rav

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  53. AnonymousMarch 4, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    I like the Robin's Nest tumbleweed art batts.

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  54. UnknownMarch 4, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    i love the beatrix potter fiber from her store vbarton24 at gmail dot com

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  55. UnknownMarch 4, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    twittered http://twitter.com/morgaine24/status/10014621121 vbarton24 at gmail dot com

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  56. SpinnergirlMarch 5, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    Love to be in the Tumblewweds Batt Club!!!

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  57. rebelhousewifeMarch 5, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    great names. Knights and Dragons is my fav though.

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