Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Northstar Alpacas Fiber Gveaway!



Northstar Alpacas is one of those singular shops/farms that offers an amazing assortment of hand dyed/blended farm grown fiber and small mill processed yarns. There is also a variety of hand knit scarves and hats! The common thread running through every item listed is exceptional quality.

This swirl alpaca roving is so touchable, spinable and knitable! We're giving away these 4 oz today, and all we ask is that you please visit NorthStarAlpacas and spend some time looking over the shop. Perhaps you aren't ready to make your holiday gift-giving purchases yet, but this would be an excellent place for you to bookmark in your favorites folder for that purpose.

If you'd like to be entered to win this delightful spinning experience, please visit NorthStarAlpacas today, find something you love, and write about it in the comment section below. Extra entries will be given to those who use their social networking skills to advance the reach of this blogpost. Let us know you did it.

58 comments:

  1. Maggie DOctober 17, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    The green carded batt is so pretty! I love spinning woolen, and I think it would make a wonderful pair of soft, fluffy mitts or a cowl.

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  2. JennyOctober 17, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    The alpaca plus carded batt is beautiful!

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  3. GypsyheartOctober 17, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    After exploring some of the items I really love this listing http://www.etsy.com/listing/110001306/cria-alpaca-fleece-golden-brown-from-mr
    I was struck by the way they talk about their animals, and talk about the good energy in the fleece and the personal traits of their alpacas. You can tell they love what they do and love their animals!

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  4. AntechinusOctober 17, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    The natural colours are lovely. I'm drawn to the Mahogany Brown Suri and Huacaya Alpaca Roving especially...

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  5. ChrisOctober 17, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Periwinkle + Handspun = Hurrah!

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  6. UnknownOctober 17, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    love the blue and lilac yarns!

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  7. Kim BarberOctober 17, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Love the color in the Dusty Rose Fingerless Mittens!

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  8. Lisa D.October 17, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    So many beautiful things. I am drawn to the CVM Wool and Black Suri Alpaca Roving.

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  9. ClarissaOctober 17, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Love the Blue Alpaca Knit Fingerless Gloves! Such a pretty color! (beautiful horse too!!)

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  10. ReivennaOctober 17, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    <3 Charcoal Gray Suri and Huacaya Blend Roving

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  11. LesleyOctober 17, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    I like the rustic look of the handspun brown alpaca and angora bunny yarn. Also, I imagine it's amazingly soft and squishy!

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  12. SheilaOctober 17, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    I love the Alpaca / Cormo Handdyed Yarn for Knitting, Crochet, and Felting - Burgundy - 250 yards - DK Weight

    Pinned and tweeted too.

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  13. mistydazeOctober 17, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    I adore the green carded batt for spinning. It looks so squishably soft.

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  14. DeeOctober 17, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    I was really drawn to the Charcoal Gray Suri and Huacaya Blend Roving. Looks like it would be fun to spin.

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  15. UnknownOctober 17, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    I love the colors on the February Phat Batt ^.^ Very pretty.

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  16. AnonymousOctober 17, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    I like the green baby alpaca and cormo.
    hotknitter on rav

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  17. JenniferOctober 17, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    I love the green in the alpaca/merino yarn!

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  18. AnonymousOctober 17, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    I love the colors in Hand dyed Jade Baby Alpaca Yarn

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  19. Jessica JoOctober 17, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    North Star Alpacas is one of my two go-to shops for fiber. I love them! Their customer service is amazing because the shop is run by such wonderful people.

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  20. AndreaOctober 17, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Love the colors in the Suri/Huacaya handspund yarn (Salmon & Sky Blue). Rich and earthy. Not to mention beautiful.

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  21. ElyOctober 17, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Lately I've been looking more into natural colours for a stranded project. I'd love to spin up some of their 4 colours of alpaca rovings.

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  22. Silja DevineOctober 17, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    I really like the deep purple dyed alpaca fiber

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  23. SausOctober 17, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    I love all of her alpaca fleece. The grey suri is my favorite!

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  24. RebeccaOctober 17, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Many hearts to the golden cria fiber

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  25. Rebekah EvelynOctober 17, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    But...but...I LOVE alpaca, how am I supposed to choose? I'll go with the hand dyed jade baby alpaca yarn. The only thing better than alpaca is baby alpaca.

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  26. SirjeOctober 17, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Alpaca Roving - Suri and Huacaya - Green and Brown - June Phat Contribution - it is soooo nice, I want to try it...

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  27. UnknownOctober 17, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Love the worsted weight baby alpaca in teal, so pretty.

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  28. Knittingdancer on RavelryOctober 17, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    I like the hand dyed Jade baby alpacea yarn in worsted weight.

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  29. alienated_bookwormOctober 17, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    love the alpaca/merino yarn in samon,blue, and yellow. Pinned it, too.

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  30. Katy MosesOctober 17, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    I like the blue overdyed Alpaca roving. Very pretty.

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  31. ElaineOctober 17, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    I'm going to go with the fawn roving this time...but, a usual, my favorite thing about North Star Alpacas is the way Maple cares for her animals. I have recommended her fiber to many vegan and animal-conscious spinners for a long time because she clearly lives as a caretaker and companion to her beautiful alpacas.

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  32. RhyOctober 17, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    The Shades of Gray Roving sampler is delicious! I pinned it here: http://pinterest.com/pin/411797959647279778/

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  33. LycanthrophileOctober 17, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    CVM Wool and Black Suri Alpaca Roving looks gorgeous.

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  34. PixelatedMushroomOctober 17, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    I love all the images of Alpacas ^_^ and Alpaca Fleece from Yearling Zotico - Light Fawn looks great

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  35. TurtleOctober 17, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    handspun brown alpaca is wonderful

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  36. ShannyOctober 18, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    This shop has such a wonderful variety of items! I like the Feb phat batt

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  37. UnknownOctober 18, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/108961789/alpaca-plus-carded-batts-to-spin-or-felt <-- this one is pretty!

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  38. DovileOctober 18, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    I like the Natural Brown Mill Spun Alpaca Yarn - 250 yards - Worsted Weight - Sonata.

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  39. Sandi Blanc (The Blue Ewe)October 18, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    I have just purchased a drop spindle & had my 1st lesson on a wheel & as you have guessed, I am a real novice. It would be so lovely to have some wonderful fibre to spin making my experience one of the best I could ever.

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  40. UnknownOctober 18, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Really love the Phat Fiber carded batt :)

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  41. SheriOctober 18, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Dyed alpaca fleece! Somehow I've never spun dyed alpaca. Must do this.

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  42. UnknownOctober 18, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Alpaca Roving - Suri and Huacaya - Green and Brown

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  43. UnknownOctober 18, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    fb share

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  44. UnknownOctober 18, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    pinned

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  45. CarlinOctober 18, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I would love to get my hands on the Charcoal Gray Suri and Huacaya Blend. I love spinning alpaca!

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  46. hueiseiOctober 18, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    The baby alpaca yarn is my favorite!

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  47. hueiseiOctober 18, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Tweeted - https://twitter.com/hueisei/status/259063171917172737

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  48. LindrOctober 18, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Love the Shades of Gray Alpaca samples. That would make an awesome stranded hat.

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  49. UnknownOctober 18, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    I really like the Fawn Alpaca Roving!

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  50. LacemothOctober 18, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    I love Mr Jones crua fleece!

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  51. susanjdOctober 18, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Deep Purple Dyed Alpaca Fleece from Oppie - is luscious!

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  52. purplepenguinOctober 19, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    I like Fawn Alpaca Roving. I imagine the softness and the color is so nice. Maybe some nice gloves.

    Karen aka purplepenguin

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  53. LesleyAnnOctober 20, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    I like the Hand Dyed plus Natural Colored Slubby Alpaca.

    Thank you for having the drawing.

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  54. AnonymousOctober 21, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    I am kind of in love with the Chestnut alpaca roving. http://www.etsy.com/listing/100213597/alpaca-spinning-fiber-roving-chestnut

    Sharing on pinterest, too!

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  55. KateOctober 22, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    I'm intrigued by the Alpaca, Corriedale X, Romney blend. I pinned it.

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  56. KristenOctober 22, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    I like the Baby Alpaca Yarn - Hand Dyed Halloween or Hunter Orange - 175 yards - Worsted Weight.

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  57. UnknownOctober 23, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Hope I'm not too late to enter! I'm in love with NorthStar Alpacas right now, and I will definitely be needing the green and brown fleece. Too bad I wasn't a PF member in June!

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  58. KyndylOctober 29, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    I love the four natural colors sample pack. I'm just getting into spinning and love the feel of alpaca, would love to spin these and ply them together.

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