Monday, January 31, 2011

Silver Sun Alpacas Drop Spindle Kit Giveaway!


Whew! We drove most of the day to get away from the blizzard that is sweeping across country! I think we may be in safe territory now- or at least perhaps we won't get sacked as hard as other places! Times like these make me really glad I know how to spin, because it comes in handy for entertainment (and warmth) purposes when the power is out.

Ricky from Silver Sun Alpacas has sent in a gorgeous spindle kit giveaway! It's slightly different than the one pictured, but you will get a spindle, instructions, gorgeous alpaca fiber all in an organza bag. Perfect for beginners and experienced spindlers alike!

I adore Silver Sun Alpacas- especially Ricky's batts! For some reason, she's always got just the perfect amount of sparkle and softness!

What do you like in Silver Sun Alpacas shop? Let us know in the comments section, and you'll be entered to win this beautiful spindle kit! Make sure you let your friends on Facebook and twitter know about this! You'll get extra entries for social networking.

88 comments:

  1. lauraelihJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Especially as it's the dead of winter, I am in love with the Fall is Here batt

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  2. The Crafty Cat LadyJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Definitely in love with lucy in the sky with diamonds!

    Shared on facebook!

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  3. SaigeJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    OMG such loveliness! How could you pick just one? Having said that, I find myself drawn to the Fire Red Spinning Fiber.

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  4. KristinJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Mmmmmmm...the Blueberry Grapes - Spinning Fiber, Batt caught my eye right away!

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  5. MelissaJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I'm not usually a red/pink person, but the way they're handled here are too lovely! Garnets and Pearls is almost too pretty in roving form to even want to make into yarn.

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  6. TurtleJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    i have to say i still adore lucy in the sky with diamonds :)

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  7. Lilm4105January 31, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    The pinks and browns of the Tea Party batt are really pretty.

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  8. Princess TalanaJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    I have a soft apot for this shop as it was the very first place I bought a spindle! Love the blueberry grapes colorway.

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  9. Deb at Merciful Hearts FarmJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    The Los Olivos sliver is gorgeous!

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  10. Kim RJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I LOVE the Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds batt! LOVE!

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  11. SusanJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    The Redwood Forest is what catches my eye!

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  12. JennigmaJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    I love the obsidian batt! I'm looking forward to the gems of Feb!

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  13. TeresaJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    It's not fiber, but I wants Babe's Bulky Production Double Treadle Spinning Wheel!

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  14. SueJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I would have to pick a grab bag from the shop. As a brand new spinner I am interested in trying anything and everything because it's all new.

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  15. Heather JJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I love the Arthur batt.

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  16. alittleweirdoJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Really like the Lavender Vanilla Alpaca and Merino batt. Lovely, soft colors for a soft sounding fiber!

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  17. jenna rossJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I think yhat orange is such an an up raising color.so my favorite would have to be the fire red

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  18. roseJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Damask - Spinning Fiber is lovely!

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  19. Susan F.January 31, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Black Alpaca / Pale Lavender Bamboo top, Soft, Spider Web Collection, and two of the prettiest yarns I've seen: Double Coffee Swirls - Pure Baby Natural Colored Alpaca Yarn and Double Mocha Swirls - Pure Baby Natural Colored Alpaca Yarn

    *Love* them all!

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  20. LauraJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Oh, I love the Tea Party. Newbie to spinning and in search of roving.

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  21. RachaelJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    the victorian love is beautiful!

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  22. redzshadowJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I love the Blueberry Grapes batt!

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  23. JenniJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I heart the blueberry grapes!

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I love the Harry spinning fiber!

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  25. Melissa ZefferJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I love all the drop spindle kits! I have been wanting to learn for such a long time!

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  26. Melissa ZefferJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Retweeted @MissMelissaZ

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  27. theonlyevidenceJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I'm not a big fan of pink, but when it's paired with brown, like in the Tea Party batt, I love it!

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  28. LizJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    The prices on the bamboo top are excellent, and I really like that there are kits AND grab bags! Lots of great stuff to choose from!

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  29. Galia LaelJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    It's hard to choose... I love the Harry batt and the Victorian Love fibers. And the bamboo trios.

    FB'd and twitted

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  30. HillsideFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    I love the Arthur batt - such cool and restrained colours.

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  31. MaraFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    I usually dont do pink- but I ADORE the Victorian Love set. Unfortunately I am a bit low on funds right now.

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  32. elendirFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    I really like the Harry batt (and I love Ricky's Grab Bags!)

    Posted on FB as well.

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Wow, the kit with the Fire Red spinning fiber is amazing! So much deliciousness in that shop...

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  34. justkifFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    With the ice storm outside, I am so ready for spring. I think the DAFFODAILS - Drum Carded Batt would be perfect to spin on a day like today.

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  35. ErinFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Ooh, I adore the Redwood Forest Batt. Love!

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  36. staceylynneFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    the tri colored bamboo is wonderful, there's a few of them but the fuchia one and rose one caught my eye!

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  37. PerrinFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    spinning kit with red fire. NICE

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  38. sensistarFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Shared on Facebook (heather mashburn)

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  39. sensistarFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Tweeted! (sensistar)

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  40. sensistarFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Victorian Love <3!!!!!

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  41. By_definationFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    I love Silver Sun Alpacas Drop Spindle kits especially the beautiful handyed options they come with. Nothing says It's time to start spinning then a beautiful shade of roving. I especially like the fire red which is surprising since I normally hate red.

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  42. ChrisFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Double coffee swirls, please. Could I have a little whipped cream on that?

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  43. Sheri KarobonikFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    This is a hard one today, I love the .Eggplants - Mulberry Silk Sliver Top, Hand dyed and White, 3 oz and the .Rose - Bamboo Rayon, Handdyed, White and Black Carbonized - 4.5 oz. and the Victorian Love - Romantic Selected Spinning Fiber, Batt From Silver Sun Alpacas. I am just learning to spin and it all looks so good.

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  44. SarahFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Blueberry grapes & lavender vanilla sound good and look pretty!
    saraholson@live.com

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  45. Natalie ServantFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I like the Arthur spinning batt.

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  46. MariannaFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I really like the eggplants-mulberry silk silver one, it is so beautiful.

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  47. Kim ReidFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Love the Natural Brown Alpaca yarn and Silk, Medium Weight, Very Soft :)
    Thanks!

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  48. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    i like the spindle kit with the fire red spinning fiber. i used to spin years ago, but would like to learn again. never used a spindle, had a spinning wheel before.

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  49. alicats momFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I am strangely drawn to los olivos. some thing about the sheen of the fiber and the shade of that green is exquisite. I am just a beginner with a spindle made with a cd but I can just imagine this fiber's beauty once it is spun.

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  50. bekknitsandcoFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/66997830/victorian-love-romantic-selected
    I love the colors in this, it's quite unusual.

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  51. SamanthaFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I love the Los Olivos mulberry silk sliver. It's gorgeous!

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  52. chrisFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I love the sparkle in all the batts, but am crushing on the Arthur batt. I've never been one for sparkly things, but since I've learned to spin, I feel like I can really explore the sparkly side of my personality without it getting too disco, if you know what I mean ;-)

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  53. SJSFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    My favorites are the Obsidian batts and the Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds batts! Lovely!

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  54. InJuneauFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I love the .Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - Beatles Inspired, Half Smooth Spinning Fiber, Batt From Silver Sun Alpacas!

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  55. Anna BFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Oooo!!!! I LOVE victorian love! Those are exactly my colors :)

    blog
    tweet
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  56. dragonxserFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I love the idea of a spindle & fiber kit! That damask batt takes my breath away too!

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  57. Knittingdancer on RavelryFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I think it would be fun to learn to spin with the Pinky spinning fiber. It reminds me of cotton candy.

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  58. LindaFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Where do I start? I always have a bunch of their stuff in my etsy "favorites". The Blueberry Grapes spinning bat looks just yummy tonight!

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  59. jess c.February 1, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    id take any of the angeline in a heart beat but that crayon blue trio is pretty awesome too!

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  60. jess c.February 1, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    oops shetibo on rav was supposed to go in my last post i keep forgetting to put how to contact me :P

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  61. yarnmagic on RavelryFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    I was instantly drawn to the Silver Bullet batt.

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  62. Judi A.February 2, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Oh my goodness - everything is beautiful! I wanted to reach right into the photos and touch every one of the fibers. Of course I liked "Pinky" best, but also really liked "Midnight Sunset" and "Garnets & Pearls"

    judi7597(at)bellsouth(dot)net

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  63. dancingspindlesFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    I like the Red Flash glitz, that is a gorgeous color.

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  64. TasFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Loving that silver bullet! how utterly gorgeous and aptly named!

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  65. Kymberli MundwillerFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I really like the Blueberry Grape batts but I like them all!

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  66. Colorado KnitterFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    What isn't to love! The colors are so vibrant and inviting. If I had to pick though I really like the Los Olivos (sp?) Mulberry Silk.

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  67. teammomFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Swirls Alpaca / Silk Roving, Medium Brown/Beige, Natural colors - Spider web collection looks like a dream to spin!

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  68. CarlinFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    My favorite is the Annabell batt.

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  69. StaceyFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Yummmm... I love "Midnight Sunset" and "Redwood Forest". She always has the most beautiful batts in her shop. The mulberry silks are verra tempting!

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  70. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Damask batts, all the way. Tweeted @mitoticspindle

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  71. MarlitharnFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I love the Eggplant mulberry silk sliver, it looks so shiny and soft and gorgeous!

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  72. DebbieFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I would really love to learn to spin. I would love any of their drop spindle kits. Thanks! Debbie in Alask

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  73. Jan LFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    I love the colors of the Tiara spinning batt. Love smooth batts too.

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  74. EllyFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I love the Victorian Love Romantic fiber! That colorway is very pretty!

    EB

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  75. EllyFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Facebook'd under Eliana BW.

    Thanks.

    EB

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  76. AnneMarieFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Everything is so beautiful, but I am drawn to the 'Fall is Here' batt - it glows!

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  77. DovileFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I love the Los Olivos - Mulberry Silk Sliver Top, Hand dyed and White.

    spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

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  78. KarlaFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    love the Victorian Love!

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  79. KarlaFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Love the Victorian Love!

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  80. Kim ReidFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Love the Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds!
    Thanks :)

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  81. TeresaFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    The Fall is Here batt is stunning.

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  82. KristenFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I LOVE the Drop spindle Kit With Fire Red Spinning Fiber!

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  83. EllyFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Tweeted about giveaway under
    Ilove2knit

    EB

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  84. MelissaFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I'm loving the Drop Spindle Kit with Fire Red Spinning Fiber!

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  85. KatFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    What is not to love here? This shop is always a favorite. I am really fawning over the Tiara Batts this time. Love 'em!

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  86. Heather PFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    so much pretty, but I love the fiber in Damask.

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  87. robin54February 4, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    i love the los olivos mulberry silk

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  88. Southern MysticFebruary 7, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Whaaat, you want me to go look at Silver Sun Alpaca's store? OH OKAY!

    Ooo, Victorian Love is cool! Oh, and so is that "Damask" batt, and the Lavender Vanilla fiber ... I'm on some pink of a pink/purple/pastel kick, it seems.

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