Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Extreme Spinning Mumbai Dream Batt Giveaway!


CJ of Extreme Spinning is being visited by Shearlock and Sonata up in Maine! Do you remember the big blingy Mumbai batt we featured in the video? Well, we're giving away another one on the blog here! When you open this baby up, it is a sight to behold!

Another site to behold is Extreme Spinning's Etsy shop! CJ of Extreme Spinning is one of my top 5 favorite fiber artists on Etsy. When you get a batt in the mail- you realize it is "extreme"!

We're giving away this gorgeous batt! Please visit Extreme Spinning today, find something you love, and write about it in the comments section below. We'll be drawing for a winner this weekend, so please facebook/twitter/plurk this for extra entries!

95 comments:

  1. bugsnuggerAugust 30, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    I love the PRINCESS' PETTICOATS batt, my DD would adore something spun and knit with it! So much pretty fiber :)

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  2. ClarissaAugust 30, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I love Dragon Fest!! So beautiful.

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  3. KathleenAugust 30, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Dragon's Light for me!

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  4. StirlingAugust 30, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Dragon's heart and Forever in Bluejeans look like fun.

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  5. Deb at Merciful Hearts FarmAugust 30, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    That Mad Daffodil batt is just a hoot!

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  6. ChrisAugust 30, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    I just want to sink my fingers into the Icelandic lamb fleece. I love Icelandic!

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  7. JessAugust 30, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I love the Dragon Fest batts!!!!

    Jessecreations

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  8. Campbell or @FELTit or Designs by AnnaAugust 30, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Love all of the XSive batts, but am drawn to the recycled demin fibers....OOOOoooooooo, pretty!

    Anna
    annasplaceofholding@gmail.com
    www.annasplaceofholding.blogspot.com
    @FELTit on Twitter

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  9. DovileAugust 30, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    XSive Art Batt 3.5 oz 100 grams FOREVER in BLUEJEANS Blue Super Sparkley Wool & Silks look lovely!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I've been eyeing these batts for a while and I love the Dragon Fest batts, as well as the Mad Daffodil batt. Spinning from batts is my favorite, and this one looks AWESOME.
    rav id: ceweller

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  11. ericajoAugust 30, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    The Dragon Fest is awesome! I would love to spin me some of that!

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  12. ReneeAugust 30, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I am in love with the colors in XSive Art Batt 3.5 oz 100 grams FOREVER in BLUEJEANS Blue Super Sparkley Wool & Silks. It is so awesome!!

    renee

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  13. J.D.August 30, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I, too, really like the Princess Petticoat Batt at http://www.etsy.com/listing/80028384/xsive-art-batt-317-oz-90-grams-princess I've never really spun with an art batt, but can't wait to try it with a fiber sample or this beauty if I win:) Thanks for having the contest!

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  14. JenniferAugust 30, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    The Dragon's Heart art batt caught my eye!

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  15. DeniseAugust 30, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Love the colors in dragon's light

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  16. purplepenguinAugust 30, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I like Organic Merino USA Grown, Processed UNDYED 19.1 Micron 16 ounce 1 Pound WHITE Natural.. Sounds yummy!

    Karen aka purplepenguin

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  17. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    The colors and textures, I love them all!!!

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  18. EmAugust 30, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I've never tried spinning art yarn, but the Mad Daffodil art batt makes me want to try! The colours are so fun together.

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  19. GynxAugust 30, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    I love XSive Art Batt in Blue Jeans!

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  20. carolpaAugust 30, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    This batt is so pretty and since I'm just getting into spinning looks like it would be fun to spin....
    Art Batt DRAGON FEST

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  21. janel rAugust 30, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    love the Super Icelandic Roving JUICY CANTALOUPE also love that she has bigger batts and rovings and that she is using a local mill

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  22. vickieAugust 30, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    i love the dragon art batt so gorgeous :-)

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  23. WC MercantileAugust 30, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I love MAD DAFFODIL!!

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  24. knitmitAugust 30, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    the dragon's light art batt looks like it's bright and summery and fun to spin.
    knitmit on rav

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  25. knitmitAugust 30, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    twitted as well. @knitmit

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  26. Flower ChildAugust 30, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I can hardly catch my breath looking on the Tailspun. That would be so great trimming a cowl.

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  27. bekknitsandcoAugust 30, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I like the juicy cantalope fest roving and the carnival sheep batt.

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  28. KaraAugust 30, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I like the ENCHANTed Sparkle XSive Art Batt. The colors are beautiful, although I wish the pictures were less exposed so that it would be easier to get a good idea of the actual colors and texture.

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  29. marshaAugust 30, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Would really like to get my hands on the Icelandic Lambs Fleece. Pretty, and unique!

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  30. lauraelihAugust 30, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    All of her stuff, really, long-time favorite of mine; today I'm really liking the Mad Daffodil batt

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  31. Mi@August 30, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I love the 'XSive Art Batt DRAGON'S HEART'. It looks so beautiful.

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  32. Diana northAugust 30, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I love all the batts, but especially the dragon fest in the blue colors

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  33. Tainted FibersAugust 30, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    LOVE the Carnival Sheep batt

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  34. KatAugust 30, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Dragon's Heart looks like it would be wonderful spun up.

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  35. MariekeAugust 30, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I really like the colours of the DRAGON FEST art batts. Love the fact that you aim for organic and sustainable yarn!

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  36. Karen(Ravelry's Faeryl)August 30, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Oooh, I love the Icelandic lamb's fleece! So beautiful, and the contrast of the reddish-brown guard hair with the silver undercoat is amazing! :-)

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  37. InJuneauAugust 30, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I love the Forever in Blue Jeans batts--gorgeous!

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  38. SusanjdAugust 30, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    The Xsive Art Batt DRAGON FEST 75 grams 2.64 oz Super Sparkle Fibers looks like awesome good fun to spin!

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  39. VirginiaAugust 30, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Love Unicorn Blood & Dragons Heart-fabulous

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  40. Jairia CreativeAugust 30, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I absolutely love and I mean LOVE the Dragon fest! And I think I would also love Carnival Upheaval

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  41. VirginiaAugust 30, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    retweeted as heliveswwjd

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  42. KristinAugust 30, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    The XSive Tailspun Yarn, BLACK & GRAY, Icelandic Lambswool is pretty funky! I've never seen that before!

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  43. Judi A.August 30, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    The ENCHANTED SPARKLE Blende Batt is so beautiful. Looks like a feast for the eyes.


    Zowmom on Ravelry

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  44. EmilyAugust 30, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Unicorn blood looks fantastic!

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  45. Faerie-DancerAugust 30, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    XSive Art Batt Dragon's Heart!

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  46. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Dragon's Heart is gorgeous. As a beginning spinner, these art batts are out of my league at the moment, but I'm working, I'm working and I'll spin one someday soon!!! :-)

    FelicityS on Ravelry

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  47. KEMAugust 30, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    What amazing batts! I love the Dragons Heart.

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  48. JDAugust 30, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Princess' Petticoats batt; I love the name and the colors!

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  49. HeatherAugust 30, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    I only have one batt and it intimidates me, but I love how XSive Art Batt DRAGON FEST 75 grams 2.64 oz Super Sparkle Fibers looks.

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  50. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    The XSive Art Batt 4.93 oz 140 grams MAD DAFFODIL Yellow Green Red Silk Chunky Gold is fab!

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  51. DagnyAugust 30, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Princess' Petticoats looks lovely!

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  52. DagnyAugust 30, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Tweet!

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  53. anastasiaAugust 30, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    "maine fields" is divine! i love all the bright colors, it looks like it would spin up into an expressive yarn.

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  54. IdeastudioAugust 30, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Wow, those really are Art Batts! I'd like to try the Dragon's Heart Art Batt! I bet it would be lots of fun to spin! Thanks everyone!
    --Ideastudio on Ravelry

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  55. mizzlizzbeckAugust 30, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    The Dragon Fest and Dragon Heart batts are so cool-looking! I really adore everything in her shop though.

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  56. Sheri KarobonikAugust 30, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I like the Super Soft BFL in UNICORN BLOOD 144 grams 5.07 oz Red Silver Lavender

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  57. veggiecatAugust 30, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I am coveting the Mad Daffodil! I may have to get one. I'm already thinking of what I could do with it. :-)

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  58. sock2girlAugust 30, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Very nice batt also liked XSive Art Batt DRAGON FEST 75 grams 2.64 oz Super Sparkle Fibers

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  59. sock2girlAugust 30, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Liked her XSive Art Batt DRAGON FEST 75 grams 2.64 oz Super Sparkle Fibers in Facebook

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  60. sock2girlAugust 30, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Tweeted

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  61. Twinkle Star CoutureAugust 30, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    ooooo whats NOT to love???? But the organice US grown merino looks sooooooooo soft and squishy!!!! :)

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  62. AliciaAugust 30, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    I've jsut learned to spin and I'd love to get to spin any of the batts. My fav is FAIRY WANDS

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  63. KateAugust 30, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I want to take all of the "XSive Art Batts" and spin up an XSively XSive art yarn! If I must pick just one item, it would be "Super Soft BFL in UNICORN BLOOD."

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  64. lorraineAugust 30, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    ♥♥♥ XSive Art Batt DRAGON FEST

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  65. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    The Mad Daffodil art batt looks like it would be a lot of fun to spin. The red sari threads are so vibrant!

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  66. MariannaAugust 30, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Ooohh, I love the dragon fest batt

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  67. Baa-Me KniitsAugust 31, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Dragon Fest is AWESOME!!!

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  68. cguardAugust 31, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Oh dear! Learning to spin is suppossed to be on my 2012 list but these beautiful batts are saying NOW NOW NOW. I especially love this one-XSive Art Batt DRAGON FEST 75 grams 2.64 oz Super Sparkle Fibers

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  69. ChiefAugust 31, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Wow! Forever in Blue Jeans is amazing!!!

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  70. Jackie CanalesAugust 31, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I love Fairy Wands, Fairy Princess, Enchanted, Unicorn Blood, Dragon Fest, and Dragons Heart are my favorites, but I think everything in the shop is gorgeous :)

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  71. csndyrnAugust 31, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Love the dragon fest batt. Interesting color combinations. Am wanting to try Icelandic sheep fleece too.

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  72. StacyAugust 31, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    The "PRINCESS' PETTICOATS Sparkle Blended Batt" is so fun!

    stacylovesyarn on Ravelry

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  73. TurtleAugust 31, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    forever in bluejeans! (n love the name too)

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  74. CharaxesdistantiAugust 31, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Loving XSive Art Batt DRAGON FEST.

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  75. camilleAugust 31, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I like the Red Maple art batt. The reads are just gorgeous and there's just the right amount of sparkle.

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  76. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I love the Mulberry Silk in Vampire's Kiss

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  77. MaryAugust 31, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    the icelandic fleece is lovely!

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  78. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I love the vampire's kiss silk fibers! Very pretty.

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  79. MariaAugust 31, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I love the Dragon Fest art batt, it's SO sparkly!

    MariaCrafts

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  80. Kim ReidSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Love Forever in Bluejeans!
    Thanks :)

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  81. sensistarSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I WANT THIS BATT! So pretty! YUM! And the DRAGON FEST Batt!!!

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  82. Girl Meets SpindleSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    WOW!! All her batts are sooo amazing! I can't choose just one favorite:)

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  83. rsfSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    60's bubbly baubles!

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  84. ConnieSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    soy silk spinning fiber in Pumpkin patch.

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  85. Ann RyanSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Love CJ's work! The Dragon Fest batt looks beautiful!

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  86. AlisonSeptember 1, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I like the cyber punk batts! They would make a great funky corespun!

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  87. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    OH dragon's heart like I do.
    Katrina in AZ

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  88. vickieSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    i love ther CYBER PUNK Soft Chunky Spinning Fiber Fuschia, Plum, Turquoise, Silver yummy

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  89. vickieSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    fb http://www.facebook.com/victoriarobinsonbarton/posts/275829025761497

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  90. vickieSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    tweet http://twitter.com/#!/morgaine24/status/109550869799911424

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  91. vickieSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    plurk http://www.plurk.com/p/dts2l9

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  92. NaychaSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Can't pick just one, so it's pumpkin patch, maine fields, juicy cantaloupe and red maple. Heck, I'll just take one of everything!!

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  93. DolledUpDNASeptember 2, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    love love!!
    Romney Wool Fleece Washed Locks 4 oz BLONDE HIGHLIGHTS Brown Gray with Blond Tips

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  94. MariannaSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    I really want the dragonfly flying super quality mulberry silk

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  95. lisaSeptember 8, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Gotland Lambs Wool Fleece LOVE IT....texture and tones are so interesting

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