Monday, January 23, 2012

North Star Alpacas Yarn Giveaway!


Would you look at this beautiful hand dyed alpaca yarn from NorthStar Alpacas? It's got all those luxurious jewel tones and the base is an incredibly soft 70% Alpaca and 30% Merino for bounce.

This is mill spun yarn from Maple's own herd of Alpacas. You won't find this luxurious base anywhere else and it's really worth the scant $22 she's charging for a skein!

To enter the drawing for this lovely yarn, please visit North Star Alpacas today, find something you love, and c'mon back here and write about it in the comments section below. You'll be entered twice if you twitter/facebook/pinterest/plurk this!

126 comments:

  1. not any more January 23, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    sorry none of the links are working

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  2. not any more January 23, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    I love the grey alpaca merino fiber
    that would spin for a nice shawlette

    MOE

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  3. PoetC7January 23, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    I can vouch for the yarn! What is now my favorite neck scarf was hand made with North Star Alpacas Yarn!

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  4. Rebecca January 23, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Ooh, I love the Emerald Green/Sky blue yarn.

    Fb'ed and tweeted

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  5. B GreeneJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    I love the HandSpun Alpaca and Silk Yarn in blues and purples. I can just imagine how wonderful it would feel to work with!!

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  6. yarnmagic on RavelryJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    There's a really pretty chartreuse alpaca fleece over in the shop and pictures keep popping into my mind involving this color and charcoal grey in some combination. Very interesting pictures ...

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  7. AngelinaJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    love the handspun alpaca
    blue/purple
    <3

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  8. B GreeneJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Pinned it, too.
    http://pinterest.com/pin/243616661062835291/

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  9. ChrisJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Just hand over the orange handspun alpaca and there won't be any trouble....

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  10. AllisonJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    I still think that Maple has the sweetest hand-knits in her shop!

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  11. Wanda Couzens-SmithJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I cannot get the links to work either.

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  12. lorraineJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Baby Alpaca Yarn Chartreuse :)

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  13. Spirit FiberJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    I love this! I love any yarn! These colors are GORGEOUS.

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  14. Stacey BiebersteinJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    The alpaca baby yarn in periwinkle is amazing!

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  15. SpaceknittingJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    It looks wonderful. I really love the Alpaca Merino Yarn - Worsted Weight in the yellow, orange, red colorway. The color reminds me of the "jane-hat" from the TV-show Firefly.

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  16. DovileJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    I like the HandSpun Alpaca and Silk Yarn the most.

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  17. SheilaJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    The Emerald Green/Sky Blue Alpaca combines two of my favorite colors. Want!

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  18. andreaJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Ooooo, I love the Hand dyed Alpaca Farm Green. Love the cross between green and blue. My favorite. Have never tried this yarn but would absolutely love to!
    Andi W
    KnitAweigh- Ravelry

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  19. Walk-N-KnitJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Gorgeous yarns !! I love the hand-dyed alpaca & merino - emerald green, teal, and purple ...

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  20. Knittingdancer on RavelryJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    I like the Hand Dyed-Alpaca and Merino in the Emerald Green, Teal, and Purple.
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/88872781/hand-dyed-yarn-alpaca-and-merino

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  21. Sheri KarobonikJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    I love the Washed Alpaca Fleece - 6.4 ounces - Malachi

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  22. Sheri KarobonikJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I love the Washed Alpaca Fleece - 6.4 ounces - Malachi

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  23. Sheri KarobonikJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I love the Washed Alpaca Fleece - 6.4 ounces - Malachi

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  24. Sheri KarobonikJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    i tweeted

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  25. Sheri KarobonikJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    i facebooked

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  26. JenniferJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    I still love the purple/green/blue hand-dyed alpaca/merino yarn!

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  27. MelissaJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    I'm a sucker for natural-color alpaca fiber, especially when there are pictures of the adorable lil critter it came from! :) The Soft Fawn color is gorgeous, and the suri fiber blended in makes it really striking.

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  28. ElaineJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Well, I just clicked over after having ordered a custom batt from North Star Alpacas to duplicate their lovely January Box sample, so that lets you know one thing I love from them. I'll add that I love the natural look of the swirled alpaca roving. Such a nice way to showcase the beauty of natural fleece!

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Great yarn, I really love the handspun, its makes ever project so unique.

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  30. IlonaJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    The periwinkle blue is really lovely. :)

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  31. JennyJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    I can't seem to get the link to work, but this skein of yarn is GORGEOUS!

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  32. asterideJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Hi there, I love the Sock Yarn - Hand dyed Green Sport Weight - Alpaca Merino Bamboo Nylon and the Gray Handspun Yarn.

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  33. InJuneauJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    I love the Hand dyed Hand spun Green Alpaca Yarn - 180 yards and the Alpaca Merino Yarn - Farm Grown - Hand dyed - 250 yards in yellow and orange.

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  34. Sally A.January 23, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    I love the hanspun alpaca silk heavy worsted yarn & I love that there's a link to what the fiber looked like before it was spun up!
    Just a heads up that others have mentioned, none of the links in the blog post are working. ;)

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  35. DebbieJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    I love the baby alpaca yarn in chartruese. Yummy

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  36. ikkinlalaJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    I love the Hand dyed Green Sport Weight - Alpaca Merino Bamboo Nylon sock yarn.

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  37. CarlinJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    I would love to spin up the Alpaca Merino Batts with blue tones. It would be the perfect winter-ice-esque yarn.

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  38. purplepenguinJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    I like Swirled Alpaca Roving - Natural Brown and White. Looks yummy!

    Karen aka purplepenguin

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  39. LindaJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    The alpaca and merino batts look like cotton candy! Mmmmmm.

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  40. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    I really first love the cororway that you are giving away. Second the farm green is my choice!

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  41. RobinJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    The Emerald Green, Teal, and Purple alpaca and merino is lovely for a snug hat!

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  42. TurtleJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    any baby alpaca! you can see the softness in the photo :)

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  43. ElarielJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Sock Yarn - Hand dyed Green Sport Weight - Alpaca Merino Bamboo Nylon

    Unusually for me, I want yarn! I think these would make awesome socks and I've rather been feeling the cold lately! Need more cosy knitted things...

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  44. ElarielJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Shared on my facebook. :-)

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  45. BetsyJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    The chartreuse baby alpaca hand dyed yarn is to die for!

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  46. BetsyJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Shared on FB as well!

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  47. victoria bartonJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    I love the blue alpaca roving

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  48. KatriskaJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    I like the alpaca and merino batts. They resemble cheesecake clouds to me!

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  49. E LJanuary 23, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Gotta love alpaca.

    My favorite is http://www.etsy.com/listing/87711245/alpaca-roving-sapphire-and-plum-spinning, a beautiful roving in two of my favourite colors: purple and light, bright blue.

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  50. JaneJanuary 23, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    I love the Farm Grown colorway!

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  51. Chelsea WJanuary 23, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    I love the hand spun Alpaca in dark brown!

    Pinned:http://pinterest.com/pin/240590805063217739/

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  52. KatriskaJanuary 23, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Ooh that is pretty too. I am trying to move away from earth tones (my haven) to more bright light and airy colors AND jewel tones. I also need to break my spindle out again our my husband will have something else to add to my list of bought but barely used tools :)

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  53. debd94January 23, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    The fleece is so beautiful that I wish that I knew how to spin!

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  54. MichelleJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    I like the Periwinkle Baby Alpaca Yarn. Lovely!

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  55. MichelleJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    RainMomma: Tweeted it!

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  56. AledaJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    As I just learned how to spin, the alpaca/merino hand-dyed blend is calling my name...

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  57. Mary AnnJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Alpaca Silk carded batts for me. So lovely!

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  58. ConnieJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    I love the Alpaca Yarn-Soft Fawn HomeGrown. Beautiful!

    greyowl (rav id)

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  59. JackieJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    I'm a sucker for natural fur colors, so my favorite is the Hand Spun Alpaca Yarn in Dark Brown.

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  60. NikkiJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Love the Alpaca/Merino batt (the light blue and white batt). Maple's fibers are always so fluffy and soft!

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  61. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    I like the grey alpaca top. It's so pretty and I was just drawn to its simplicity.

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  62. BeKKnitsJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    HandSpun Alpaca and Silk Yarn - 154 yards is fun!

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  63. susanjdJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Alpaca Merino Yarn - Worsted Weight - Farm Grown - looks delicious. all the colourways are beautiful but I particularly liked the yellow/orange/red one that I will cell 'sunshine in a skein'

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  64. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    fb from Katrina

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  65. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    tweet

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  66. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Roving for Spinning - Hand dyed Alpaca and Merino - 2.2 ounces
    yummy looking

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  67. LaurenJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    I like the Alpaca Merino Yarn - Worsted Weight - Farm Grown.

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  68. LaurenJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    I also pinned it!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/211739619950342084/

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  69. sock2girlJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Pretty also like Hand dyed Yarn - Alpaca and Merino

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  70. sock2girlJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Liked in Facebook

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  71. beepbJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    This HandSpun Alpaca and Silk Yarn (http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_75x75.291366022.jpg) is the color of the sea on a gray day and would be just perfect as a drapey, lacey cowl. Very Catherine and Heathcliff!

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  72. Heather JJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    I love the Emerald Teal and Purple worsted alpaca merino.

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  73. Wanda Couzens-SmithJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    I love the Alpaca Roving - 3 Way Swirl - - FireRed EmeraldGreen BurntOrange - 2 ounces

    BEAUTIFUL.................

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  74. Gently Used CoatJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    I love the worsted alpaca and merino yarn dyed in Emerald Green, Teal, and Purple!

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  75. MaryJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    the Emerald Green/Sky blue yarn is really lovely

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  76. LycanthrophileJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    So many choices. But I keep being drawn to the worsted Farm Blend in FireRed, Sky Blue, and Purple.

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  77. JenniferJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    I would love to have the Baby Alpaca in Halloween orange - how beautiful!

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  78. JenniferJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    I tweeted this, too!

    https://twitter.com/#!/jennlucas50/status/161640934562463744

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  79. JenniferJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    I posted the link on FB, too!

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  80. DagnyJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Rose red roving is pretty.

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  81. DagnyJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Tweet

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  82. neilsnanaJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    I love the alpaca merina in the farm grown colorway. I like it all

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  83. ReivennaJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    <3 the blue-brown alpaca and silk batts

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  84. MariaJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    The VINEYARD hand dyed alpaca roving is lovely!

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  85. KaiJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Whats there not to love in her shop! I think i might need to buy some malachi soon. his fleece has been calling me for awhile

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  86. KateJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    Joe & Able's fleece looks awesome.

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  87. SheaJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Oooh, "the Alpaca Merino Roving - Hand Dyed - Rose Red - 5.2 ounces" is so deep and lovely! The color is amazing, and I have no doubt the feel is buttery soft. It's beautiful, Maple!

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  88. StacyJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    I love Maple's fibers! My current favorite is the "Alpaca Merino Roving - Hand Dyed - Rose Red - 5.2 ounces" listing.

    -stacylovesyarn on Ravelry

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  89. Jessica JoJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Blue alpaca fleece? Looks amazing!

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  90. sueJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    The alpaca/merino batts are lovely. Bet they are a dream to spin.

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  91. UnknownJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    The soft fawn alpaca yarn is speaking to me, probably because it's my favorite color!

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  92. an ikaJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    i like Alpaca Yarn with Luster and Drape for Knitting Crocheting or Felting

    anna_k67 at yahoo dot com

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  93. an ikaJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    on fb-https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=285459541513307&id=100000397851099

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  94. an ikaJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    tweet-https://twitter.com/#!/AnnaKul/status/161901635642208256

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  95. UnknownJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    I'm loving the Farm Grown colorway!

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  96. LaEmmaJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Her Chartreuse fleece from Trinity is very beautiful. Everything is so beautiful at Maple shop!

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  97. WolkenjägerinJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    The Blue Alpaca Roving has caught my eyes, I love the combination

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  98. KTJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    The green alpaca/merino/nylon sock yarn is SERIOUSLY calling my name! Can you imagine how lovely that would be on the feet?

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  99. KirstyJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Ooohhh, I love the Baby Alpaca in Periwinkle Blue!

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  100. Lori’s LoopsJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Ooooh I love the Alpaca Merino Yarn, so beautiful. I also put it on facebook. Thanks!

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  101. Judi A.January 25, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    I like the Alpaca Roving 3Way Swirl. Made me think of the Northern Lights.

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  102. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    http://etsy.me/tApfTC
    I like this magenta color!
    roswriting at gmail dot com

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  103. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    i love the charcoal gray suri and huacaya blend roving. it's a great charcoal shade.
    hotknitter

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  104. Tri CraftualJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    I love her Valentines Day color way in her worsted weight yarn. I've never found her on Etsy but am totally ecstatic that she's also from Michigan.

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  105. sherryJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Love the Alpaca Merino Roving- Rose Red!

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  106. Kim ReidJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    I love the HandSpun Alpaca and Silk Yarn in a blue-purple color!
    Thanks :)

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  107. BetsyJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    I love your Peace Lily Alpaca! What a cute photo. I would love to have some of her fleece to spin on my new spinning wheel!

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  108. CarolynKJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    I love the alpaca roving. What a pleasure it would be to needlefelt it.

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  109. Pam SJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    totally love the handspun alpaca yarn in gold provided by Pollux and Polaris. beautiful tone!

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  110. principetaJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Wow,this is amazing,my favorites Periwinkle Blue and Farm Grown

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  111. BrittanyJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Wow, awesome yarn! I really like the handspun mohair and the green baby alpaca yarn!

    brittany_redd09@live.com

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  112. SDQuilterJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Very hard to choose this time, but after much drolling I pick the Alpaca Bulky Brown Michigan Grown. That yarn would make two beautiful pairs of Weekend Mittens!

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  113. RachaelJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    I like the Alpaca and Silk Carded Batts

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  114. Mi@January 28, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    I like the Hand dyed Roving for Spinning or Felting - Alpaca and Merino - 4.8 ounces.

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  115. MelroseJanuary 28, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    I love the white/red alpaca merino batts! I'm also eyeing up the chartreuse fleece from Trinity. ..

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  116. Becky VJanuary 28, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    I love the alpaca farm yarns! how gorgeous! The green would be especially beautiful for spring/summer knits for my two little girls. Thanks so much for the chance!

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  117. kolpinJanuary 28, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    I LOVE THE Hand spun Alpaca Yarn - 266 yards - Dark Brown

    KOLPIN4680 AT GMAIL DOT COM

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  118. kolpinJanuary 28, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/kolpin4680/status/163415394273603584

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  119. KryssJanuary 28, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    My favourites are definitely her natural coloured swirled batts and all her gorgeous Suri locks! :D

    Oh, and shared on Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus :)

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  120. NewTwistJanuary 29, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    The Suri Locks are yummy!

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  121. yarnerJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    I love the orange alpaca yarn. It is so bright and looks so soft. I would love to wear it! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  122. yarnerJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    I shared on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=337883419565586&id=706692005

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  123. yarnerJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    I shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/YarnerT/status/163877990432899072

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  124. yarnerJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Shared on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/pin/264727284316186699/

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  125. yarnerJanuary 29, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Shared on Digg: http://digg.com/news/lifestyle/phat_fiber_sample_box_north_star_alpacas_yarn_giveaway

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  126. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    PrettyPinkZebra on Ravelry

    I love her batts for spinning and felting. The grey with just a touch of sparkly purple. Beautiful.

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