Tuesday, December 13, 2011

North Star Alpacas Alpaca/Angora Giveaway!

I hope you've all had time to peruse the Holiday Tour! Maple of Northstar Alpacas contributed a delicious Hot Cocoa recipe. There's nothing like warm cocoa on a cold winter's day, and nothing like Maple's Alpaca and Angora roving!! It's soft, with a serious capital S!

 I'm telling you, Northstar Alpacas is the place to shop this close to the holidays! Maple has finished objects, including Alpaca Socks! She's got gorgeous, fresh from the mill yarn and beautiful fiber combinations like this amazing alpaca/angora!

To enter to win this giveaway, please visit NorthStar Alpacas today, find something you love, and write about it in the comments section below. We'll count your social networking pings as extra entries! Please help get the word out about this great shop!

109 comments:

  1. The Knotty SpinsterDecember 13, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    I love the handknit hats that they have. Also the yarn that is such vivid colors. Very beautiful. I love when they have a variety of things to purchase.

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  2. RobynDecember 13, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    So much beautiful fiber, so many gorgeous fleeces and hand-dyed braids and yarns, and what do I like?

    The white merino blend.

    It just looks so soft!

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  3. Rebecca December 13, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    I will always always go for the purples. This Alpaca Roving - Sapphire and Plum Spinning and Felting Supplies - 4 ounces is really pretty.

    fb'ed and tweeted (@rivkachava)

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  4. CarolineDecember 13, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Loving Chinella's fleece, such a great color!

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  5. Deb at Merciful Hearts FarmDecember 13, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    The purple,blue,magenta batt is just lovely.

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  6. cdanieleDecember 13, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    I love the Farm Grown orange, yellow and red yarn. The colors are so vibrant!

    cdaniele on Ravelry

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  7. Knittingdancer on RavelryDecember 13, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    The baby Alpaca in Halloween Orange caught my eye. It looks so soft. I usually don't lend toward orange, but this looks very pretty.

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  8. Textile JunkieDecember 13, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Did you see the lovely space dyed yarns? I am making a little savings pot to pick some up and use like ikat in weaving....

    Also this roving- http://www.etsy.com/listing/81510507/alpaca-roving-hand-dyed-blue-plus
    I love the colors... I wish it was for more than 1 oz.

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  9. Adele MichelsenDecember 13, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I love the blue & yellow Alpaca Merino yarn...
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/87312161/alpaca-merino-yarn-farm-grown-hand-dyed

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  10. DovileDecember 13, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I love the Alpaca Merino White Yarn in sock weight.

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  11. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Oh Alpaca! I love alpaca. The Swirled Alpaca roving is lovely, as well as the Gray alpaca/merino top.

    Facebooked (kountingsheep) and tweeted (@kountingsheep).

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  12. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I love the chestnut brown roving...although there wasn't anything there that I didn't like! Pretty, pretty stuff.

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  13. LindaDecember 13, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    "Hand dyed Yarn - Alpaca and Merino" caught my eye right away. A modular scarf, maybe?

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  14. DagnyDecember 13, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Sapphire and plum looks so pretty!

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  15. DagnyDecember 13, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Tweet!

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  16. ClarissaDecember 13, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I love the Washed Light Fawn Alpaca Fleece from Snickers. It is beautiful!

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  17. Stacy JozwiakDecember 13, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    There is a lot in the Esty shop...but I love the Drum Carded Batt, what fabulous color!

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  18. ElarielDecember 13, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I love the feel of alpaca but haven't had the chance to spin it yet so I think my fav would be the saphire and plum alpaca roving.

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  19. ElarielDecember 13, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    shared on facebook!

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  20. jessicaDecember 13, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I really want some of those socks... I would love some washed fleece too.

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  21. JenniferDecember 13, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I love the green, teal and purple alpaca and merino worsted yarn.

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  22. suzanne marieDecember 13, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    I like the chestnut brown roving!!

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  23. LindrDecember 13, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    The charcoal Gray Suri and Huacaya blend roving looks like a dream to work with.

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  24. sherryDecember 13, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Second (or third) the opinion that Maple's fibers are the best! Incredibly soft and lovely. Matter of fact, if you look at them cross-eyed, they spin themselves!
    Hope I'm not giving away any industry secrets. Happily take anything from her that she has to offer!

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  25. SnowFox102December 13, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Ooh, I want Peace Lily's fleece!

    I posted on Facebook too, the name is Maya Remblai. I only posted it on my personal wall, but I have a business page too. I figured Facebook only counts once though. ;P

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  26. SilverRayvenDecember 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I've been eyeing the swirled alpaca roving. I love the natural color. (SilverRayven)

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  27. ReivennaDecember 13, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    <3 the Sapphire and Plum Spinning roving.

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  28. LizDecember 13, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I love the swirled alpaca roving!

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  29. InJuneauDecember 13, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I love the batts in this listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/88574241/carded-alpaca-batts-for-spinning-3.

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  30. csndyrnDecember 13, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Pink and white, just beautiful and my colors. Also like the rosegrey alpaca roving.

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  31. NikkiDecember 13, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    It's so hard to pick a favorite anything from Maple's shop! She does such wonderful things. So far, I've only gotten roving from her, so this time I'll say I really love the baby alpaca yarn (250 yards, bulky). It looks so smooshy!

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  32. Faerie-DancerDecember 13, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Alpaca Roving - Hand dyed Blue plus Natural Brown and White! I love how they kept the natural color while still adding the blue.

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  33. GardeniaPattiDecember 13, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I just finished spinning some natural alpaca and the purple and red dyed alpaca has caught my eye. I can't wait to spin some more alpaca.

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  34. KEMDecember 13, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I love the golden brown alpaca roving - one of my favorite colours.

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  35. sparkklegirlDecember 13, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I would love to try some of Arria's Suri fleece! I have yet to try spinning some lovely suri. Would be so much fun!!

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  36. Jessica JoDecember 13, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I would love some of their alpaca yarn. I've never worked with alpaca!

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  37. Anna BDecember 13, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    ooo, I LOVE this batt!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/88290485/alpaca-batts-drum-carded-44-ounces

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  38. CyndiDecember 13, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I have been a NStar fan for a while. I find it really difficult to pick just one "item". I actually think the coolest part is being able to read the posts about your real alpacas that made the fiber to begin with! And I love all your dyeing posts-I never realized you could dye in crockpots.

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  39. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Naming one thing that I love is impossible!
    I love all of the baby alpaca fiber..... it makes my handspun yarn so incredibly soft!
    And I love Meredith's potholders, and that you list them here for her.
    And then there's YOU!
    Merry Christmas!!
    Julie

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  40. KitDecember 13, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    I love pretty much everything in this shop :)

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  41. Tara ADecember 13, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    That alpaca/angora sounds like it would be amazing! I also like the Chartreuse from Trinity, such fun colors and the yarn spun up from it looks pretty too

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  42. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I love love love the Alpaca Batts Drum Carded. So pretty.

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  43. purplepenguinDecember 13, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    OK, I really love the colors in Alpaca Batts - Drum Carded - 4.4 ounces in the purple/pink/black combo. Lovely!

    Karen aka purplepenguin

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  44. JenniferDecember 13, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    First, I love that they list the alpaca's name in the description! That's so neat and brings it back to the fact that there's an animal who is producing the fiber for us. It's a natural link that I often overlook when I purchase my fiber for knitting.

    I also really loved the colors in the carded batts! They're so shiny, which surprised me, in a very good way.

    The last thing I thought I'd mention is that it's great to have another option for those who are allergic to wool. This is a fiber I'd consider luxurious and perfect for spoiling the special knitters in my life.

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  45. Funhouse FibersDecember 13, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Yum Yum Yum!!! I'm addicted to Maples' gorgeous raw alpaca - I use it in all of my shop batts too, because THAT's how wonderful it is!
    xo
    Miki

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  46. Linda DDecember 13, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Peekaboo's fleece! As Maple can attest, I am a total sucker for her fleece and have made many many projects from it!

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  47. LEDecember 13, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I love the big fat white yarn.

    I also love the fact that they took pictures of the product out in the snow. It made me want that scarf even more!

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  48. WoolWenchDecember 13, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Its not hard to find something nice to say about the shop! I particularly love the alpaca batts, there was a purple one that really grabbed me! Love it :)

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  49. LMHDecember 13, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    HandSpun Alpaca and Silk Yarn - 154 yards
    So beautiful! Two of my favorite fibers :)

    Facebooked

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  50. MaryDecember 13, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    the sapphire roving is pretty

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  51. AshKatDecember 13, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    The absolute nicest thing about North Star Alpacas is Maple herself. I just met her today, but already feel that we're good friends. In our Etsy convos we have discovered that we have several things in common - including both being Aquarians! I love all her fibers and look forward to buying many as I learn to spin! I also love the pics of the beautiful llamas and alpacas.

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  52. selkiegirlDecember 13, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I love the Charcoal Gray Suri and Huacaya Blend Roving - 4 ounces as well as the knitted Cowl and Snood in white. I also like the green alpaca/merino sock yarn too! I love alpacas. Thay are so cute!

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  53. HaleyDecember 13, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Want those socks!

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  54. TurtleDecember 13, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    the chestnut brown, as lovely as the colors are i am in a natural mood tonight i guess! :)

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  55. jcoz1701December 13, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    I would love to try any of the batts! They look so squishy!

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  56. lorraineDecember 13, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/87826001/alpaca-merino-yarn-worsted-weight-farm ..the colors are gorgeous!

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  57. AllisonDecember 13, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I want that sheep roving! All of it!

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  58. Diana NorthDecember 13, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I love the dark emerald green yarn and the dyed alpaca fleece!

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  59. LycanthrophileDecember 13, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I'm immediately drawn to the Alpaca and Merino Farm Blend using Fire Red, Sky Blue, and Purple

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  60. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I so want those roving...White and pink! Its for me! :o)
    So much beautiful fibers in this shop.
    LaEmma (Rav ID)

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  61. JosiahDecember 13, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I love the brown roving and Peek-a-Boo's fleece.

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  62. HeatherDecember 13, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I really like the Hand dyed Yarn - Alpaca and Merino that is purple and green.

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  63. SusanMDecember 13, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I really like the Hand dyed Yarn - Alpaca and Merino in emerald green, teal & purple-love the colors!

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  64. Vera (rav:loony)December 13, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Take a look at this alpaka roving!
    Alpaca Roving - Hand dyed Blue plus Natural Brown and White - 1 ounce
    It's gorgeous and I totally love the yarn spun from it. Makes me want to spin my own.

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  65. SheriDecember 14, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    The pink and purple drum carded batt is really pretty

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  66. PerrinDecember 14, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    I love the alpaca knit scarf

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  67. LindaDecember 14, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    I love flicker's dyed locks! I can picture the shaded yarn I would spin with this ......

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  68. CharaxesdistantiDecember 14, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Love the pink alpaca carded batts. So pretty.

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  69. StacyDecember 14, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    This shop is one of my favorites! I'm currently eyeing her "Alpaca Roving for Spinning - Salmon and Sky Blue- 2 ounces" listing.

    -stacylovesyarn on Ravelry

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  70. Tina Marie ReyDecember 14, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I love the saphire and plum roving - i think that would be so nice to spin up.

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  71. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    The Sapphire and Plum Alpaca Roving looks delicious. I find alpaca top a bit slippery, so a roving prep sounds great!

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  72. WolkenjägerinDecember 14, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Malachi's fleece sounds and looks just yummy, don't you think?

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  73. GealDecember 14, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    love the swirled alpaca roving and would love to try to spin some alpaca

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  74. EmDecember 14, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I relly like 'Baby Alpaca Yarn - Farm Grown - White and Very Bulky for Knitting Crochet or Felting - 250 yards' - it looks so fluggy and soft!

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  75. Al KDecember 14, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I love the rose gray roving: http://www.etsy.com/listing/87711109/rosegray-alpaca-roving-spinning-fiber-4

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  76. knitmitDecember 14, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Pretty colors in the Carded Alpaca Batts for Spinning - 3 ounces. I bet it's soft too!
    knitmit on rav

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  77. knitmitDecember 14, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    tweets too. @knitmit

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  78. LacemothDecember 14, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I could give the RoseGray roving a good home...

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  79. janel rDecember 14, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    love the Alpaca Batts - Drum Carded - 4.4 ounces-black, purple, pink, red- so gorgeous

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  80. MelroseDecember 14, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    I've been eyeing up the salmon and sky roving for awhile now. . .

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  81. Jan LDecember 14, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I seriously think I need to get a pair of those fabulously warm looking socks. My feet get cold!

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  82. sock2girlDecember 15, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Pretty also like Charcoal Gray Suri and Huacaya Blend Roving - 4 ounces

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  83. sock2girlDecember 15, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Liked her Charcoal Gray Suri and Huacaya Blend Roving - 4 ounces
    In Facebook

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  84. sock2girlDecember 15, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Tweeted

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  85. sueDecember 15, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Love the Alpaca Batts. Look so soft. Especially the jewel tones.

    I bet the socks are yummy also.

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  86. HitchhikergalDecember 15, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    The Swirled Alpaca Roving - Natural Brown and White is so lovely!

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  87. CarlinDecember 15, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Alpaca and Angora - be still my heart. As for the shop I'm still a sucker for the natural alpaca roving, Charcoal Gray in particular.

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  88. BeKKnitsDecember 15, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Pink Alpaca merino yarn is beautiful!!

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  89. WednesdayDecember 16, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    This one!!! This fiber is my favorite, and I keep going back to it and ALMOST buying it, and then not. I don't know why - it just looks so heavenly! :)

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  90. WednesdayDecember 16, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Also facebooked: https://www.facebook.com/WednesdayKitty/posts/153944854709657

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  91. RobinDecember 16, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Isn't Maple's Alpaca Handspun Yarn - Natural Brown - Worsted Weight gorgeous. I love her fibers and yarns.

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  92. vintagefibersDecember 16, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Joe's black fleece looks great! I love the visible crimp. I agree, it should "grip" and spin nicely.

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  93. Caryl KDecember 16, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    The blue fiber looks just lovely. I'm just learning to spin and would love almost any of the roving available :)

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  94. KryssDecember 16, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I think I just love everything Maple makes, ever. I love all of her swirled rovings in particular, but I think the next thing I need to get off her is some of that hand dyed alpaca sock yarn ;)

    Shared on Twitter, Facebook, AND Google Plus :)

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  95. terriDecember 16, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    i love the charcoal gray suri and huyaca blend roving

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  96. Erin MDecember 17, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Baby Alpaca Yarn - Farm Grown - White and Very Bulky for Knitting Crochet or Felting - 250 yards - beautious!!!!

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  97. KathleenDecember 17, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Love, love, love any batt or roving made with suri alpaca!

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  98. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Ilove the white chunky baby alpaca yarn!

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  99. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I tweeted @Lealee33

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  100. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I shared the giveaway on Facebook!

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  101. Jessa DobbsDecember 17, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    I like the Alpaca Roving - Hand dyed Blue plus Natural Brown and White - 1 ounce

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  102. CourtneyDecember 18, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I still love the 220 yards of the Halloween Orange.

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  103. yarnerDecember 18, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I love the Alpaca mohair yarn (blue/violet/teal). I love how all the colours are plied together! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  104. yarnerDecember 18, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Shared on Digg: http://digg.com/news/lifestyle/phat_fiber_sample_box_north_star_alpacas_alpaca_angora_giveaway#20111219063438:ff72f5500ead45b086441f1607b0f012

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  105. yarnerDecember 18, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Shared on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=209067252508915&id=706692005

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  106. yarnerDecember 18, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Shared on twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/YarnerT/status/148651942934102017

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  107. yarnerDecember 18, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Shared on pinterest: http://pinterest.com/pin/264727284316046100/

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  108. Rachel DavidDecember 19, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    I love this
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/87365558/alpaca-yarn-bulky-brown-michgan-grown

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  109. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    How can you resist in http://www.etsy.com/listing/87826001/alpaca-merino-yarn-worsted-weight-farm this color???

    sophia.komninou at gmail.com

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