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!

96 comments:

bugsnugger said...

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

Clarissa said...

I love Dragon Fest!! So beautiful.

Kathleen said...

Dragon's Light for me!

Stirling said...

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

Deb at Merciful Hearts Farm said...

That Mad Daffodil batt is just a hoot!

Chris said...

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

Jess said...

I love the Dragon Fest batts!!!!

Jessecreations

Campbell or @FELTit or Designs by Anna said...

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

Anna
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Dovile said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

ericajo said...

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

Renee said...

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

J.D. said...

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!

Jennifer said...

The Dragon's Heart art batt caught my eye!

Denise said...

Love the colors in dragon's light

purplepenguin said...

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

Karen aka purplepenguin

Unknown said...

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

Em said...

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

Gynx said...

I love XSive Art Batt in Blue Jeans!

carolpa said...

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

janel r said...

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

vickie said...

i love the dragon art batt so gorgeous :-)

WC Mercantile said...

I love MAD DAFFODIL!!

knitmit said...

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

knitmit said...

twitted as well. @knitmit

Flower Child said...

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

bekknitsandco said...

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

Kara said...

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.

marsha said...

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

lauraelih said...

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

Mi@ said...

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

Diana north said...

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

Tainted Fibers said...

LOVE the Carnival Sheep batt

Kat said...

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

Marieke said...

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

Karen(Ravelry's Faeryl) said...

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! :-)

InJuneau said...

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

Susanjd said...

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

Virginia said...

Love Unicorn Blood & Dragons Heart-fabulous

Jairia Creative said...

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

Virginia said...

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Kristin said...

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

Judi A. said...

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


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Emily said...

Unicorn blood looks fantastic!

Faerie-Dancer said...

XSive Art Batt Dragon's Heart!

Anonymous said...

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

KEM said...

What amazing batts! I love the Dragons Heart.

JD said...

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

Heather said...

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.

Anonymous said...

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

Dagny said...

Princess' Petticoats looks lovely!

Dagny said...

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anastasia said...

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

Ideastudio said...

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

mizzlizzbeck said...

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

Sheri Karobonik said...

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

veggiecat said...

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

sock2girl said...

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

sock2girl said...

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sock2girl said...

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Twinkle Star Couture said...

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

Alicia said...

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

Kate said...

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."

lorraine said...

♥♥♥ XSive Art Batt DRAGON FEST

Unknown said...

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

Marianna said...

Ooohh, I love the dragon fest batt

Baa-Me Kniits said...

Dragon Fest is AWESOME!!!

cguard said...

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

Chief said...

Wow! Forever in Blue Jeans is amazing!!!

Jackie Canales said...

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 :)

csndyrn said...

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

Stacy said...

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

stacylovesyarn on Ravelry

Turtle said...

forever in bluejeans! (n love the name too)

Charaxesdistanti said...

Loving XSive Art Batt DRAGON FEST.

Em said...

Vampire kiss on the one hand, and Softly Spoken on the other....

camille said...

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

Anonymous said...

I love the Mulberry Silk in Vampire's Kiss

Mary said...

the icelandic fleece is lovely!

Anonymous said...

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

Maria said...

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

MariaCrafts

Kim Reid said...

Love Forever in Bluejeans!
Thanks :)

sensistar said...

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

Girl Meets Spindle said...

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

rsf said...

60's bubbly baubles!

Connie said...

soy silk spinning fiber in Pumpkin patch.

Ann Ryan said...

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

Alison said...

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

Unknown said...

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

vickie said...

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

vickie said...

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vickie said...

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vickie said...

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Naycha said...

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!!

DolledUpDNA said...

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

Marianna said...

I really want the dragonfly flying super quality mulberry silk

lisa said...

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