You must choose, but choose wisely.
I have two new yarns to show today. The first one is chock full of earthy goodness.
Fiber: All Spun Up 100% Merino, "Woodland"2 ply410 yards117 grams
Every fiber of Kristin's that I've spun has turned to gold, and this one is no exception. Her fibers are among the best prepared I've found, each one an absolute joy to spin. And her colors? They rock. If you're a spinner, do yourself a favor and procure some of this lovely stuff. And if you're not a spinner, well, Kristin also sells her own amazing handspun yarns.Next up is a wool that's new to me—Targhee.
Fiber: Sweet Grass Wool 100% Targhee, "Hidden Canyon"2 ply360 yards108 grams
What a lovely, bouncy wool Targhee is! It's now among my favorites to spin. These super-saturated colors from Sweet Grass Wool push all my happy buttons too. And did I mention the bounce? This wool has so much spring that I can practically hear it go "boing."Now, about that contest... For the past couple of months, I have had vague plans to give away a skein of handspun on a blog contest. Various spinning commissions forced me to put off those plans, but now I have two yarns that I think are worthy of giving away to a good home. But which skein? After two nanoseconds of thinking about it, the answer was clear: Let the winner choose.
All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post indicating your choice. The contest will remain open through midnight (Central Daylight Time) on Sunday, May 4th. On May 5th (or a bit later), I'll select a winner at random. Anyone with a mailing address on Planet Earth is welcome to enter. (Humble apologies to any Martians who might be reading. I can't afford NASA's cargo fees.)Good luck!
Droooooool... Love that Woodland handspun, that's the one I'd choose!
ReplyDeleteMmmm... Woodland. What a great contest!
ReplyDeleteTough choice, they're both beautiful. But Woodland's my favourite. And no, I'm not a Martian :)
ReplyDeleteI am jumping on the woodland bandwagon. They are both so yummy though!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, I have to go with Hidden Canyon! The colors are so vibrant and rich! I can't believe that's handspun!
ReplyDeleteomg, after seeing what you sent to Bockstark and her spinning - I am not sure I can avoid the spinning bug much longer! These are both gorgeous! But I do favor the Targhee just a bit more:)
ReplyDeleteWow those are both beautiful... it's very hard to choose. If forced to pick, I think I'd also go with the woodland.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the generous offer to share!
You have done a wonderful spinning job & I love both colors but the preference will be Hidden Canyon.
ReplyDeleteWow Micki, that is so generous of you!! They are both amazing! but I especially LOVE the Woodland colors! nice work!
ReplyDeleteOh, my, that Targhee, those colours... Totally my choice.
ReplyDeleteThe earthy one! No wait, the targhee! No! Wait!
ReplyDeleteI can't decide. They're both fantastic - if I should win, you pick ;) Beautiful spinning.
Very tough choice indeed! But I choose "Hidden Canyon".
ReplyDeleteWow, you wonderful prizes! You've tempted me out of lurkdom. :-) The Woodland is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteLurker here, delurking for your wonderful contest! My fave is the Woodland handspun, it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love them both! However the Hidden Canyon is calling my name! It wants to come home with meeeeeeee!
ReplyDeleteoooh...hard choice, but I would have to say Targhee.
ReplyDeleteBy the by, I have been greatly enjoying your fall into spinning. You may be pulling me in after you.
I had the opportunity to fondle, and that makes the decision even MORE difficult, but I think the Woodland is my choice. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh OH OH I want some handspun :) I like the woodland best. They are both quite lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love Targhee but I cannot resist the colors of the Woodland. So, since I must choose, I will choose Woodland. And by the way, I love love love seeing all your amazing spinning.
ReplyDeleteThey are both beautiful, but I'd go with Woodland!
ReplyDeleteOh the woodland hands down, especially as taya said, after fondling ;) Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for hidden canyon!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a difficult choice--and how hard to give either of those gorgeous skeins away! I'm big on rich, saturated colors, so I have to lean in the direction of Hidden Canyon. Great name, too.
ReplyDeleteYum! I love the Woodland yarn...
ReplyDeleteFabulous! If I HAD to choose I'd pick Hidden Canyon.
ReplyDeleteWow, this spinning is beautiful enough to bring me out of comment lurkdom - I think I like the Woodland too :)
ReplyDeleteWoodland - I'm loving those colors right now!!
ReplyDeleteNothing like some handspun to bring out the delurkers huh?
ReplyDeleteWouldn't the perfect combination be the Woodland colorway in the Targhee fiber? Just sayin'
How do you manage to spin everything so consistent? Both of those are absolutely stunning. I must know your secrets. ;-)
Woodland, absolutely!
ReplyDeletelove your spinning it's so even... I'd go for Woodland although the Traghee does look bouncy....
ReplyDeleteYeah...but what happen when you can't choose???
ReplyDeleteBut if I must, I shall go for "Woodland".
Targhee is way under available. Great body and bounce. The woodland colors stayed very distinct. Will have to check her out after this weekend's buying binge at Md S&W fades from the bill-payer's memory.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Woodland is my favorite, so pretty and soothing!
ReplyDelete- Denise (dlotter @ Ravelry)
Your handspun has made me want to learn to spin!!! I'd choose Woodland. Maybe someday I could spin as beautifully as you do!
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your spinning prowess, and love both these skeins equally. How about if you draw my name you toss a coin, then don't tell me which skein it is so I get a big surprised in the mail!
ReplyDeleteI have to go with the Hidden Canyon. I love your site because as a new spinner your reviews of the fibers are helpful. I've procured some of All Spun Up's fiber already!
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering a contest.
I missed the deadline. :( I was away at a crafts show until last night, and we just moved into a new house on Wednesday. We have no furniture yet, just two kids, two adults and one bed. I sure like your Woodland handspun. :) Jessie
ReplyDeleteOh Micki...You're (yarn's)so fine. You're so fine. you blow my mind! Hey Micki! I love the Woodland best, but you know what I can't forget is that Chocolate and Raspberries from long, long ago. Someday I hope to see that for sale in your future shop!
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