Thursday, July 5, 2012

Dawning Dreams Steampunk Gear spindle giveaway

I had the pleasure of spending a day earlier this week with the lovely Dawn of Dawning Dreams! She and her beautiful kids came over, we spun yarn, ate pizza, spun some more and had just a lovely time! Dawn is an amazing fiber artist, master spinner, enthusiastic weaver, and all around excellent with doing anything with her hands. I feel so fortunate to be able to call her my friend! We're giving away this beautiful hand made gear spindle today! Please visit Dawning Dreams, find something you love (the batts are carded to perfection. I'm not just saying that because I love Dawn!) and write about it in the comments section below. We'll count those social networking pings as extra entries!

106 comments:

  1. AntechinusJuly 5, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Love the superwash merino 'Regency Romance' colourway - very subtle pretty colours.

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  2. ChrisJuly 5, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    "Mermaid Treasure" is such a lovely cool colorway. We need that this week!

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  3. UnknownJuly 5, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Holy moly, dark portal just seriously shouts at me to spin it!

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  4. amchartJuly 5, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    The spindles are LOVELY. And the Baby Fever colorway caught my eye. Rav amchart

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  5. MelissaJuly 5, 2012 at 7:50 AM

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  6. Mara / moonsisterJuly 5, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    I LOVE the gear spindles. So Steampunk!

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  7. MelissaJuly 5, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Love the twist on the spindle designs! :) Loads of gorgeous colorways too - Catwoman is amazing, and Cinder Love would be a fantastic accent on a "manlier" project!

    ..oh, and re-tweeting!

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  8. AylaJuly 5, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Oh my goodness, the fall frenzy colourway us gorgeous, especially on that superwash Merino. Totally edible! It makes me think of pumpkin pie & the Cape Breton Highlands in September!

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  9. Mary MacJuly 5, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Dawn, I would love to have Mina the bunny come live here on my farm, I know she would love it. Your steampunk spindles are fantastic love the turquoise one.

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  10. DebbieJuly 5, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Superwash Wool Roving, Orange Burst is gorgeous!

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  11. UnknownJuly 5, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    The Dark Portal roving and tiger stripe batt are stunning!

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  12. Mem MarmiteJuly 5, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    The spindles are just scrummy, but the thing that grabs me the hardest is the roving in Cinder Love :)

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  13. alyclaireJuly 5, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    those spindles are amazing!!!

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  14. MarlitharnJuly 5, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    I love the blue in Gotham City. It's perfect!

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  15. ClarissaJuly 5, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    I like Dawn's spindles with the turquoise colored stones!

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  16. LindrJuly 5, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    I really like the colors in the 'Stormy Morning' Silk Noil fiber. I don't think I'm a good enough spinner to use it, but the colors are gorgeous. Not to mention ALL of her spindles (I hope I win, I hope I win). Love them all!

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  17. alittleweirdoJuly 5, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    The lace drop spindle in flowers in the sun is adorable! Also love the superwash roving in Dark Portal!

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  18. ReivennaJuly 5, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Not usually a yellow person, but Mulberry Silk Sliver in Peel Away The Layers is very nice

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  19. Lynne in MIJuly 5, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Love the Superwash Wool Roving, Mermaid Treasure, 4 oz - the graduating in the color is really pretty.

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  20. k8July 5, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    I love the wool scrap Behemoth Bats with so many colors and textures!

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  21. LuthvarianJuly 5, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    I didn't even make it past the first page before I found something I liked. The Mermaid Treasure and Bird Song roving both had me drooling.

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  22. JenniferJuly 5, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    I like the color combination in "Catwoman".

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  23. JessicaJuly 5, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Loving all the beautiful spindles, and the batt of super wash in "Gotham City"!

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  24. AllisonJuly 5, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    I love the Copper Coggler spindle.
    Great fibers all, but especially the Cat Woman batt.

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  25. alienated_bookwormJuly 5, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Lace Drop Spindle in Copper Coggler - I've been looking for a lace weight spindle, and this one is gorgeous!

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  26. LMHJuly 5, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Love the top drop spindle with blue and white gemstones

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  27. neilsnanaJuly 5, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    I would love to have the top drop spindle with the red and yellow man made stone.

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  28. neilsnanaJuly 5, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    retweeted

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  29. JStockert (~Julia)July 5, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    You know... it isn't easy to choose a favorite colorway as there are so many rich, vibrant coloways to choose from. Add the unique 'gear' spindles on top of that and I spend a long time drooling in Dawn's shop :) However I think my ultimate favorite would be 'Down by the Pond.' The colors are beautiful together and I'm betting that it would be a wonderful spin!

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  30. JStockert (~Julia)July 5, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Tweeted the Down by the Pond batt...

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  31. UnknownJuly 5, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    i love the "snaily" batt photos! all the spindles are lovely (: the colorway that caught my eye & made my favorites list is spring meadow daydreaming (:

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  32. JStockert (~Julia)July 5, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    'Liked' the Down by the Pond batt on FB...

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  33. linnalarkJuly 5, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    I totally fell into love with the Superwash Wool and Bamboo Batt in "Neptune's Baby", the colours are just glowing

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  34. Amanda LarsonJuly 5, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    I adore the Top Drop Spindle with Turqouise Colored Stone, but all the fiber is gorgeous too!

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  35. knitterlydesignsJuly 5, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    I really love her spindles, and as a beginner, it is nice that she lists what yarn weights each spindle is good for.

    knitterlydesigns on Ravelry

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  36. Knittingdancer on RavelryJuly 5, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    I like the superwash merino wool roving in Emerald Forest.

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  37. RebeccaJuly 5, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    I love that 70's will never die braid

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  38. KTJuly 5, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Dawn is one of my favorite Phatties evah - her fibers are wondrous, of course, but I really love those spindles, ever since seeing them at the Spin-in last fall. I really like the turquoise ones!

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  39. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I think 70s will never dye is awesome!:)
    andri_chama(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  40. HazellyJuly 5, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    I love the Silver Lining bamboo rayon.

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  41. AlpacaFiberGirlJuly 5, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    I love this one, Super nice...
    Superwash Merino Wool Roving, 70s Will Never Dye, 4 oz

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  42. camphillpeachesJuly 5, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    70's will never dye!!

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  43. RobinJuly 5, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Roving in Bird Song

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  44. cthulhulovesmeJuly 5, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Dawn's spindles are all awesome, but I also like the merino roving in Emerald Forest.

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  45. StirlingJuly 5, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    All the spindles! I love them to bits.

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  46. HeatherJuly 5, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    I have been adoring these spindles for awhile! I love the Lace Drop Spindle in Figured, 1 oz / 27 grams

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  47. Maggie DJuly 5, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    I love the blue "Wool Scrap Behemoth Batt"!

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  48. T. L. HowlJuly 5, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Bamboo Rayon Roving in Silver Lining. Wow!

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  49. ZinniaKnitsJuly 5, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    I love the superwash Merino wool "remember me in your dreams" I love the colour way so pretty for summer! I love it<3

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  50. Annette sock2girlJuly 5, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    What a pretty spindle also love Superwash Wool Roving, Cinder Love, 4 oz

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  51. KathyJuly 5, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Love the wool and bamboo "jupiter moon" color.

    winterwrens at gmail dot com

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  52. ekoborJuly 5, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    The spindles make me so happy inside, but the Down By the Pond colourway on superwash just makes me drool.

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  53. Sheri KarobonikJuly 5, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    I like Superwash Wool Batt in Daybreak, 3 oz and Baby Fever.

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  54. Sheri KarobonikJuly 5, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    I tweeted

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  55. Sheri KarobonikJuly 5, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    I facebooked.

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  56. purplepenguinJuly 5, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    I like the gemstone spindles a lot. I also like Alpaca Roving, natural "caramel", full size Phat Fiber 13 ounces a lot. I wish I won the lottery!

    Karen aka purplepenguin

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  57. By_definationJuly 5, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    The idea of spinner's salve sounds wonderful as well as her georgous bamboo and rayon braids. I really like "Silver Linning"

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  58. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    I'm in seriously love with the Cinder Love roving!

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  59. stormarelaJuly 5, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    wow, I love "Orange Burst" and really would like one of those drop spindles... which one? how can I possibly decide ?

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  60. terriJuly 5, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    i love all the drop spindles..they are all too lovely to pick one favorite

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  61. tslittleJuly 5, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Dark Portal is the most wonderful color!!!

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  62. Faerie-DancerJuly 5, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    The drop spindle with the pyrite stone! You can never have enough spindles.

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  63. Stacy JozwiakJuly 5, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    I love the superwash batt in dream on, that's fabulous!

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  64. Stacy JozwiakJuly 5, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    I facebooked this!

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  65. Stacy JozwiakJuly 5, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    I also Tweeted this!

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  66. SamJuly 5, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    The Bamboo Rayon Roving, Sing Me A Sea Shanty 4 oz is gorgeous.

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  67. SandraJuly 5, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    I love Dawn's Drop spindles. They are perfect for everyone, especially beginners because of the notches. I already bought four of them since January of this year! The one I now have my eye on is her Lace Drop Spindle in Flowers in the Sun. I haven't purchased one like it, yet! I recommend her shop and all her products to everyone. You won't be disappointed. :)

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  68. Sampras_5July 5, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    I'm a sucker for bunnies so its no surprise that I love the English Angora Fiber in Chocolate Tort, 1 oz :)

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  69. http://prisknits.blogspot.com/July 5, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Oh My! So many lovely rovings, but Dark Portal...mmm...enough said!

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  70. JakJuly 5, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Honestly, I love all the drop spindles. But if I had to choose I'd go with Lace Drop Spindle in Onyx

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  71. jtlhmmwabodfJuly 5, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    I'm kind of having a hard time picking a favourite :) I think I like the turquoise spindle and Tiger Stripes batt the best.

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  72. LycanthrophileJuly 5, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    The Dark Portal is just gorgeous.

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  73. araytiJuly 5, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Love superwash wool swinging party!

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  74. PrettyPinkZebraJuly 5, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    I really adore her Cinder Love colorway. Very pretty.

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  75. lorraineJuly 5, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Ultra Lavande Superwash Batt ♥

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  76. Heather JJuly 5, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Love so many things. WANT a spindle, Love the bird song roving, and seriously want a tin of Oklahoma's spinners salve.

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  77. susanjdJuly 5, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    awesome spindles. the batt 'queen of gems' is luscious

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  78. LindaJuly 5, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    The Cinder Love superwash wool roving would make great socks for my son.

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  79. rabidtriangleJuly 5, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    I love the bottom whorl drop spindle. Really considering it.

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  80. DeeJuly 5, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    Love the bamboo/Rayon Roving in Spring Meadow Daydreaming. That is the one that really caught my eye.

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  81. LaEmmaJuly 5, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    Her spindles are lovely and I would like to own one...and she got beautiful fibers.

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  82. InJuneauJuly 6, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    Love, love, love all the spindles!

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  83. Silja DevineJuly 6, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    I love all the gemstone gear spindles!

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  84. Mi@July 6, 2012 at 2:54 AM

    I like the Mulberry Silk Sliver in If Life Were A Dream, OOAK, 2.5 oz / 73 g.

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  85. PerrinJuly 6, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    I've never met a spindle I didn't love and want to add to my collection. Gears rock

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  86. UnknownJuly 6, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    ooooh! love the Cinder love roving!

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  87. suzanne marieJuly 6, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    I love the Superwash Wool Batt, Down by the Pond!!!!!

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  88. SylviaJuly 6, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Neptune's baby makes me think that it is time to take up spinning!

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  89. chastitycattJuly 6, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    All the steampunk spindle with stones are awesome, but I think my favorite is the wooden Gearhead model.

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  90. ElyJuly 6, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    I would definitely go for a gear-spindle.. maybe the onyx or phyrite.

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  91. Jessica JoJuly 6, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    that hot pink parade silk noil is lovely.

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  92. 1Geek2CraftAllJuly 6, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    So much lovely. I think the Drink of me silk is fab.

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  93. Kitten With a WhiplashJuly 6, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    The Superwash Wool Spinning Batt, 3 oz in "Gotham City" is a fabulous blue.

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  94. GabrieleJuly 6, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Love the Gotham City batt.

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  95. WolkenjägerinJuly 6, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Serendipitous is pretty!

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  96. an ikaJuly 7, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    i like Superwash Wool Batt in Daybreak

    Anna

    anna_k67 at yahoo dot com

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  97. an ikaJuly 7, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    pin-http://pinterest.com/pin/48765608435758080/

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  98. an ikaJuly 7, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    plurk-http://www.plurk.com/p/gsubpo

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  99. DovileJuly 7, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    I like the Superwash Wool Roving, Bird Song.

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  100. sgbooth88July 7, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    WOW her spindles are so pretty, I love them

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  101. AmyJuly 10, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    The Neptune's Baby colorway is very vibrant, love it!

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  102. QwaylaJuly 10, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    I love the superwash merino in both the Dark Portal and Bird Song colorways.

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  103. petitevacheJuly 10, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    the very first thing that caught my eye is the superwash merino in the "mermaid treasure" colorway, that teal is just stunning.

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  104. Mana NachooJuly 17, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    Oh I loooooove Mina the Angora bunny! She is just the cutest thing ever!

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  105. SandraJuly 23, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Love the brilliant blues of the Mulberry Silk Sliver in Driink of Me, OOAK.
    Absolutely gorgeous.

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  106. ItsallhistoryAugust 7, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    I love my drop spindle that I purchased from Dawn a couple of months ago and will be buying one for my sister for Christmas !

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