Tuesday, January 18, 2011

North Star Alpacas Swirl Roving giveaway!


We've been talking alot about new spinners in our group- there are many beginning spinners there. I want to encourage a "newbies" to give spinning alpaca a try, especially if you want to your yarn to be thinner than you are currently spinning.

I especially love the way Maple of North Star Alpacas has her fiber processed into roving. It's really easy to split and draft from! We're giving away this beautiful 3 way swirl of burnt orange, sage and fire red. It should make for some gorgeous spinning!

Please visit NorthStarAlpacas today, find something you love, and come back here and write about it. We will give extra entries to those of you who use facebook/twitter to let everyone know about NorthStarAlpacas. We thank Maple for her generosity!

63 comments:

  1. Tara AJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    I really like the
    Alpaca Swirled Roving - Plum and Teal, it looks sooooo soft

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  2. PerrinJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    The blue green alpaca/merino batt looks wonderful

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  3. ChrisJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    The soft brown roving from JR is so beautiful!

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  4. Sheri KarobonikJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I like the fun-handspun-alpaca-yarn-110-yards,I would like to take my spinning to that level some day.

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  5. AllisonJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Oh, that honeysuckle! You know I'm a sucker for all things PINK! :D

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  6. sensistarJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I just started spinning last summer and I love it! I had been buying wool cause it was cheaper but then I won some alpaca in a giveaway and I loved it! It is way easier to spin thinner with alpaca! I've only spun natural colored alpaca and I really love the orange and teal!

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  7. sensistarJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Tweeted (sensistar)

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  8. sensistarJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Shared on Facebook (Heather Mashburn)

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  9. Celestya22January 18, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    I just love Nick's light brown alpaca fleece. If shipping to Canada wasn't so restrictive I could never resist!

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  10. justkifJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I love the Alpaca Swirled Roving - Plum and Teal. I never would have thought of using the two colors together.

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  11. PenelopeRoseJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    There are so many wonderful things to choose from. I keep getting tempted by those lovely socks! One of these days I'm going to give in and treat myself.

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  12. UnknownJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I read her Facebook posts each day, and love hearing about the new alpaca coming from the mills. Esp the multi-shaded rovings.

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  13. RachaelJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    The white alpaca merino top looks luxurious!

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  14. Anne-LineJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I really like the colors in Alpaca Swirled Roving - Plum and Teal !

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  15. Susan F.January 18, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    The "Black Alpaca Roving - 2 ounces - January PhatBox Contribution" is gorgeous. I have a true love for black alpaca!

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  16. Natalie ServantJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I like the HandDyed Alpaca-Merino Roving - BurntOrange - SunYellow - Fuschia.

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  17. Kim RJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I like the alpaca merino roving in honeysuckle.

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  18. Campbell or @FELTit or Designs by AnnaJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    the Four Different Alpaca Roving Samples...this looks like a great way to see the colorations of the natural fiber!

    Anna
    anna.pamprdchef@gmail.com

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  19. lauraelihJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I like the Sun Yellow/Burnt orange roving- it looks so happy!

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  20. purplepenguinJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I am a newbie spinner, and would love to have anything from this farm! When I first looked at the page, the first thought I had was "They all look like flowers!" Considering I am in eastern PA, with snow/sleet/ice right now, it was so nice to see! My favorite is this one: http://www.etsy.com/listing/64020585/100-percent-handdyed-alpaca-roving-2 It looks like my favorite flower, iris.

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  21. PauletteJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I love the Michigan Grown Alpaca/Wool Socks. They look so warm and cozy!

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  22. SiljaJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I loved the bright colors in this roving http://www.etsy.com/listing/65703278/handdyed-alpaca-merino-roving

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  23. SJSJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I'd stick with a goes-with-everything basic black alpaca roving. I've been looking to spin myself a sweater this year, and I would love to do so out of soft alpaca!

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  24. bpappasJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I am so into these colors lately - SunYellow and BurntOrange

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  25. roseJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I would love to spin...and maybe try dying the White Alpaca-Merino Top!

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  26. redzshadowJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I like the CreamSicle Alpaca Batt. Looks so soft!

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  27. not any more January 18, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I love the sun yellow and burnt orange roving
    Moe

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  28. EllyJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    My favorite is Alpaca Merino Top - Hand dyed - Home Grown, Princess colorway. It's beautiful!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  29. EnvirogirlJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I love this fiber! I just started spinning it to test one of my handmade spindles last night - spinners dream!

    I love the alpaca merino roving you dyed blue and yellow that turned green! BEAUTFUL!

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  30. AlisonJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I love the color of the "HandDyed Alpaca-Merino Roving - BurntOrange - SunYellow - Fuschia ---2.2 ounces". So vibrant!

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  31. Diana, Fiber FancyJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    The HandDyed Alpaca-Merino Roving with the blue/white/yellow looks like fun!

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  32. InJuneauJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    The Hand dyed Hand spun Green Alpaca Yarn - 180 yards is what really caught my eye today. Beautiful.

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  33. Funhouse FibersJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    OOOoooh, hand dyed alpaca roving in burnt orange, sun yellow & fuschia is sooo yummy!!! WANT!
    -Miki

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  34. KatJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Both the Plum and Teal and the Salmon and Sky Blue NEED to find their way to me. Soon! Maple has the best fibers.

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  35. Melissa ZefferJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I love the Brown Suri Alpaca Bulky Handspun Yarn! Thank you for the wonderful opportunity!

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  36. MelJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    * Fun Handspun Alpaca Yarn - 110 yards
    is the most awesome clours and the twist looks fun and varied

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  37. TurtleJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    if it's alpaca... i'm in love! (no matter the colorway)

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  38. KristinJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Mmmmm...love the brown and white alpaca swirl. :)

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  39. TeresaJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    There is nothing better for spinning than Maple's roving! I love the natural swirl roving - http://www.etsy.com/listing/65981359/100-percent-alpaca-roving-brown-and but she also has some baby alpaca roving that I would really love to try!

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  40. KristenJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    I like the Alpaca - Merino White Yarn - 250 yards - Free Hat Pattern. BONUS!!! :)

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  41. GHoukJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I've never tried alpaca in a roving before. I like the alpaca swirled roving in Plum and Teal.

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  42. Judi A.January 18, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Oh the gorgeous shades of pink in the Honeysuckle roving. Love it! Never can resist pink. :-)

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  43. Jan LJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    I've bought several colors from Maple and must say I just love spinning her alpaca. What caught my eye today was the alpaca/merino blend in BurntOrange - SunYellow - Fuschia.
    The intensity of the colors is so beautiful. In fact, I'd better just hop over and buy some!

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  44. TeraJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Baby Alpaca and Bamboo Roving sounds soooo soft...I want to try that!

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  45. staceylynneJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    i think my favorites are the raw alpaca fleeces! i can do so much with them!

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  46. ErinJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    While I've been spinning for a few years now, I've never tried prepared alpaca. It's all so lovely. I adore the natural browns and gray and the swirled brown and white.

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  47. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    the white Alpaca marino top looks warm and cosy!
    from Twizzler on Ravelry

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  48. TeresaJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I likes Gunny's fleece. Looks like it would make a nice heathered yarn and I've never spun Alpaca, so that would be interesting. :)

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  49. SharonJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Alpaca Swirled Roving Plum and Teal - stunning and beautiful! I love both colors but would not have mixed them, genious!

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  50. Zombie QueenJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I love the Plum and Teal Swirled Alpaca roving.

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  51. KathyJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I love the alpaca mohair handspun yarn... such a lovely combination of colors!

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  52. Melissa ZefferJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    retweeted @MissMelissaZ

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  53. CrazyVetJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I love the Black Alpaca Roving, I just love natural colored fiber with such intense color.

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  54. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I love the natural beauty of the Black Alpaca Roving - 2 ounces - January PhatBox Contribution

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  55. EllyJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Just added giveaway link to my Facebook status :)
    under Eliana BW

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  56. EllyJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I tweeted under Ilove2knit C:

    EB

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  57. moechaeJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    I like the fact that she offers raw alpaca the most. There's just something about raw alpaca that I think is just so much fun to work with.

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  58. bekknitsandcoJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/65783699/alpaca-and-merino-roving-22-ounces
    I love the colors in this.

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  59. Kim ReidJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Love the Plum and Teal Swirled Alpaca :)
    Thanks!

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  60. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Alpaca Swirled Roving - Plum and Teal looks so yummy!

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  61. knitmommaJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    What beautiful fibers! I love the rich color of the Soft Brown Alpaca Roving from JR - only 4 ounces left.

    Knitmomma (at) gmail (dot) com

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  62. helenlamJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Mmm alpacas! Beautiful Baby Alpaca Roving - 2 ounces sounds absolutely delish and would be fun to spin up!

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  63. jess c.February 1, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    my favs are the october phat batt, Natural Black Alpaca and Silk Roving in Magic and the Wool Alpaca FireStar Batts

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