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I make a vlog debut! The video is about 10 minutes long. I show everyone the beautiful BFL/Silk Fiber 4oz Giveaway from WCMercantile. I announce my visit to TX’s best little wool shop ( WCMercantile ) for a Marketing your craft/yarn/fiber business online- I briefly touch on what we’ll cover and what to expect. I spin NorthStarAlpacas delicious alpaca/merino roving and Chopper the B.T. gets in to trouble at the end :)
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I LOVE her cashmere fiber, in both shades, and the baby camel/silk fiber. :)
ReplyDeletei know it's a rather simple answer, but honestly i think her merino is my favorite thing in her shop. it's the softest merino i've ever worked with and it come in a gajillion different colors ^.^
ReplyDeleteThe vlog is awesome! Very personal, I felt like I was seated across from you with my own wheel, spinning and chatting :)
ReplyDeleteI really must try the recycled sari silk.....looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteWell, because I don't spin.....yet, I like her merino and silk undyed yarn. I love to dye so it would be great to dye and knit this into something beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I like those Kelp batts! :)
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I love the Kettle Dyed Kid Mohair Rovings. The colors look so vibrant and I love the subtle variation!
ReplyDeleteI want a Dan Spindle. Never seen one like that.
ReplyDeleteI like the Vlog it was very soothing and chatty, you seemed relaxed and at ease.Of courses Chopper was adorable.
awesome awesome AWSOME! I now have a beautiful face to match up to your voice when you talk to us on the sample videos! I hope you do many more of these, its so much fun! And chopper is adorable too lol
ReplyDeleteso many pretty things to pick from in the shop, I've spun up a couple things from her and highly recommend the sampler for experimenting with and I want those kelp batts BAD!
The kelp batts look delicious. Oh and the polworth please.
ReplyDeleteThe kelp batt is fascinating, I could also pick several items from the Merino Mixes or the Artisian Fibers categories. Or a dye kit - I'd really like that!
ReplyDeleteI like the .4 oz Skein of Undyed Merino and Silk Yarn .
ReplyDeleteIt was nice watching you spin, you make it look easy with the inch worm techinque. I hope it works with a drop spindle too.
Ok, you must like this color -- it matches your shirt! (I bought a pile of yarn last weekend... it all matched my dress. The cashier-person was tickled.)
ReplyDeleteI've had her merino/tussah silk "Muscadine grape" in my Etsy favorites for weeks. Love the color
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of 3 oz Mystery Bag of Rovings, Tops, and Batts in different Fibers. I love Mystery and grab bags.
ReplyDeleteI also posted on Twitter about it.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the Merino and Tussah Silk Top - Blueberry Blues.
ReplyDeleteI love all those merino-silk blends, especially Red Riddle! And that alpaca-silk blend in chocolate looks so lovely, too!
ReplyDeleteI'm crazy about the kettle dyed mohair! Especially the emerald green.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I'd rather go to Stephanies shop in Navasota and feel and smell her great stuff, she does have free etsy shipping!! I'm lusting over the kelp batt too!!
ReplyDeleteI loved your vlog! Great job! =D
ReplyDeleteReally, my favorite thing is the Little Gem Spinning Wheel. I don't have a spinning wheel and gosh I'd love one and that one would really be ideal. Now if I just win the lottery. lol
Your dog is ADORABLE too. =D
Id love one of the beautiful dan lace spindles! And some of that gorgeous natural cashmere. oh the things i could do with that spindle!
ReplyDeleteLilacs and Lilies!! I'd also like to try silk hankies.
ReplyDeleteThe VLOG: I like it. It is nice to see your face and have a personal message. It makes one feel more connected and special. :) As far as suggestions...I don't know if you have a time limit in mind for the future, but I might suggest one, and maybe just a wee bit shorter. I have two VERY active boys and I don't always have the time to attend to something that long, if you know what I mean. I'm sure some would like more, but just a thought. :)
ReplyDeleteWC Mercantile: Wow! What's not to love!? I do like the kettle died rovings, especially the ones that have different shades of the same color.
Also left comments on FB and Twitter
Top of my want list is the Ashford Joy. More manageable dollarwise ia the Americus batt.
ReplyDeleteThe Canyon Lake Merino is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteShould I choose just one thing it'd be the Schacht Ladybug Spinning Wheel. Should I take into consideration my bank account it's the Artisan Dyed Superfine Merino Wool - Canyon Lake
ReplyDeleteI love the vblog. I enjoy watching you "in person." I hope you do this again.
ReplyDeleteWCMerc has to so much to love. Right now I am all over the Kelp batt.
I know it's not all that original, but I love the Carbonized Bamboo batt. It's such a smooth fiber and color
ReplyDeleteI love the Dye Your Own Sock Yarn kit, and I'd love me some carbonized bamboo!
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Well, I gotta be honest, what I most want on WC Mercantile is that Ashford drum carder! But as for what I could and would actually buy? Any of those merino and tencel mixes, please! Twittered on southern_mystic.
ReplyDeleteWow, this fiber is so, so beautiful! But I don't see it in the shop???
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I have a list:
1. sari silk
2. more bobbins for my Ladybug
3. any of Steph's merino -- it's like butter.
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WC Mercantile was one of the first Etsy shops I faved! I'm so excited that they are featured for this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteTheir prices are very decent and I appreciate that they are now offering more hand-painted-dyed rovings.
If I could afford it, I'd probably get something (or two) from each page.
love your shirt and much coolness
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the iceburg blue merino. It would make a beautiful shawl.
ReplyDeleteI like the vlog better than a blog.
I love the colors of the Americus Batt!
ReplyDeletekelp batts, very cool!
ReplyDeleteI love the Americus batt. And her selection of top! I may have to go back.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Dark Garnet.
ReplyDeleteI like the woolly wonder kit, it's nice to get a little sampler of the different types of wool. I also love the kettle dyed kid mohair, yum!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wheel. I'd love to learn to spin this!
ReplyDeleteOoo, cashmere!!!
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I can't decide on just one. I think I'd have to buy all the natural fibers, especially since I'm trying to sample new fibers. The Wooly Wonder kit and Curiosity kit, for sure.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your vlog! Usually I'm not too keen on watching vlogs; I think it's an instant gratification on the internet-related situation, but it's enjoyable to watch you spinning and waxing on fibery goodness. :)
The Artisan Dyed Superfine Merino Wool - Lilacs and Lilies is so pretty!!!
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4 oz. Merino and Tussah Silk Top -- Red is so beautiful. I bet it would be heaven to spin.
ReplyDeleteI love EVERYTHING in Steph's shop! But if I have to choose one thing today, it is the Dyed Bronze Tussah Silk Combed Top.
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Canyon Lake is so....pretty!
ReplyDeleteThis is tough so many nice items. Of course who doesn't love a spinning wheel? Fiber would have to be the merino top in Forest Floor. This is definitely a place to go shopping at.
ReplyDeleteI always love the variety of solid colors that WC Mercantile has to offer. Looking at the page reminds me of oil paints on a palette. However, the Forever in Bluejeans Merino Top really caught my eye, and I love the idea of 3oz of "mystery" fiber! I'd gamble on that!
ReplyDelete6 oz of the beautiful blue and orange corriedale top...lovely! I've shopped at WC before and was so pleased with their products!
ReplyDeleteMy list is too long :)
ReplyDeleteI went straight to the luxury fibers: cashmere, angora, & baby camel top!
Under Artisan Fibers: The Lilacs & Lilies
Dan Duree's Lace-Weight Drop Spindle (beautifully carved)
But I think the coolest by far is their "Dye Your Own (dreamy 100% Baby Llama yarn) DK Weight" Kit. You get almost 318 yards and a choice of 3 dyes for under $24.
Just a great selection All the Way Around! And so kind of them to offer no shipping!
2 oz Hand-pulled Roving - Merino Wool -- Gloria - is my fav!
ReplyDeleteI want to mix her silk, cashmere, angora, and merino! And then roll around in it!
ReplyDeleteI'm liking the 2 oz Baby Camel Down and Tussah Silk Top
ReplyDeleteI really like the kettle dyed mohair rovings especially the one with all the different shades of blue/teal. So pretty
ReplyDeleteThat dye your own Panda sock yarn is a deal and it looks like I could eat it with a spoon---big bowla vanilla ice cream yarn!
ReplyDeleteUmmm, drum carder pleeze!
ReplyDeleteWhat don't I love in this shop. I love the natural undyed roving especially the merino wool top gray. Sometimes it is nice to work with the fibres as they occur naturally.
I tweeted.
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I love the Merino and Tussah Silk Top - Purple Passion
ReplyDeleteI really like the Canyon Lake artisan dyed merino roving.
ReplyDeleteI love the kettle dyed kid mohair.. i just wish i was not allergic to it!
ReplyDeleteI have always had my eye on the dye your own yarn kit. I'm gonna get that one day!
ReplyDeleteLove the Mocha Cashmere Top!! Would be wonderful to spin a super special yarn!!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.etsy.com/listing/46464789/3-oz-kettle-dyed-kid-mohair-roving-farm is my pick this time. It's such a fiery blend.
ReplyDeleteMerino Wool Top Gray is lovely in a very subtle way, I know the finished yarn would be wonderful.
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