This weekend’s giveaway is from Brambleberry Yarns. In Cynthia’s words: “Every yarn found in my shops has been dyed using only natural dyes. The beauty of natural dyed fibers is hard to describe. They simply glow and like magic compliment each other, naturally.”
Do your children ever help out in the dyeing process? My children go along with me when I collect wild plants for the dye pots. Those trips are always so much fun and educational too as they learn about the plants we are gathering while taking notice of the ladybugs, butterflies, birds, etc that are always found on those trips. They also help in tending to the dye plants in the garden as well. Most of the actual dye process- preparing the fibers, making the dye, tending the dye pot are left up to Mama but all of my children– both the young ones and the older ones are always fascinated by the results. Actually the younger two love to help out with orders. They help me package up everyone’s order, carry it to the post office, and personally make sure they get out safe and sound. They are very familiar with yarn and fiber too I might add!
What is your favorite yarn in your shop right now? This month I have been playing around with my spinning wheel and some of my naturally dyed rovings and created a yarn that I am so pleased with right now. I blended some rovings together -one dyed with onion skins, the other indigo- to create the colors you see in the yarn pictured above. I had a vision in my head of this yarn before I even started dyeing the fibers and I am so excited to see it turn out like I envisioned.
For today’s giveaway, Cynthia is offering one winner the above pictured 210 yard skein of her Blackberry Worsted organic merino yarn in “Blush”
In addition, use the coupon code ‘SMALLTHINGS02’ for free shipping from February 9- February 17, 2013. The coupon code is good in both the Brambleberry Yarns website, and the Brambleberry Yarns Etsy shop.
For a chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post. For additional entries you can “Like” the Brambleberry Yarns Facebook page, and subscribe to Cynthia’s blog, Brambleberries in the Rain. Please leave me separate comments letting me know you have done so.
Comments will close and a winner will be selected via random number generator on Monday, February 11. The winner will be announced within this post.
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The winner is Margot: “So, so beautiful! I love the colors and am excited to have found her blog, thanks for the wonderful giveaway!”
Thanks, everyone!
Andee says
Oh I really really really want to win!
Megan Commerford says
love the yarn.
Skye says
I already follow brambleberry on Facebook.
Skye says
Yes please! I love this yarn and can already think of 101 things to make with it!
Kerri Warmus says
I liked Brambleberry Yarn on FB!
Kerri Warmus says
Another great giveaway! Yay!
Anna says
Beautiful! Love that yarn!
Jennifer R. says
Liked on FB (I’ve been a fan of Brambleberry Yarns for a while now).
The colors are so beautiful! It is fantastic that she uses various items that are easily found, obtained, and they are naturally “grown”.
Thanks for sharing! Your blog posts/pics are always so wonderful!
Jennifer R. says
Liked the website!
Jennifer R. says
Meant “subscribed to blog”
Jodean says
Liked the facebook page!
Jodean says
Hope I’m not to late! Lovely yarn!
Laura says
Just took a look at Cynthia’s blog.
Laura says
I’ve “liked” on FB, too.
Julie says
Gorgeous! Thank you both so much for the chance.
Brigi says
I love the colors, so pretty! I have liked the FB page a while ago, not sure if that counts 🙂
Genevieve says
Beautiful yarn! You have the loveliest giveaways.
Christine says
Those yarns are increadibly beautiful!
Anne says
Beautiful yarn!
Carol in PA says
Would love to be chosen for such a beautiful yarn!
Kim says
Its hard to believe her yarns are all dyed naturally- the colors are beautiful!
alison says
I am wishing for some new yarn!
Rachel says
These are such beautifully dyed yarns!
Christelle says
I love your yarn! I’ve been making lots of headbands lately with crochet flowers, and I think this would be perfect 🙂
Kristin says
What a beautiful color!
Melissa Jewell says
Hopefully I’m not too late!
Gee says
Oh my, love the yarns. Hoping I’m still in time to enter!
PH O'Neill says
That is simply beautiful yarn.
Bernadette says
So lovely!
Jan Doss says
Just saw the give away…hope I am not too late to enter. Would love to win!
Melissa L says
I’ve “liked” BB on Facebook as well!
Melissa L says
Always love the Brambleberry products! Good luck everyone! Thanks for the chance to win : )
Marilyn (Merry) Fenton says
I liked it on Facebook too.
Marilyn (Merry) Fenton says
Gorgeous yarns. Yay for the natural dyeing.
Holly says
Absolutely gorgeous yarn! I’m thankful you brought her to our attention. I liked Brambleberry on fb and subscribed to her blog. Hw wonderful to able to run a business your children can be a part of.
Rachel says
Beautiful!
Beth says
I liked Brambleberries on facebook.
Beth says
Thanks so much for the chance at the giveaway. Beautiful colors!
Laura says
Beautiful yarn. I am a beginner crocheter and would love to have some nice yarn to work with. Thanks!
Becca says
I would love to win this yarn! It’s so yummy.
Jeph says
Also LIKED you on FB and subscribed to the blog…
Melissa says
I liked the Brambleberries on facebook!
Melissa says
I would love to win this yarn!! So beautiful!!
Naomi H says
What beautiful colours!
Lisa Howie says
I also subscribed to Brambleberries website. Beautiful yarn!
Lisa Howie says
I “liked” Brambleberries on FB.
Ummrania says
I suscribed to her blog!
Ummrania says
Beautiful stuff! Thank you for the giveaway!
Teresa C says
What a lovely yarn!
Wanee says
Oh my gosh that is the loveliest shade of pink ever ! It looks so soft and cozy too. I am a beginning knitter and just finally finished a simple dress for my toddler girl after like 3 months and lots of trial and error. Looking at this gives me butterflies as I would definitely be starting a project ! And it is hard to believe those amazing colors are all natural – GORGEOUS. Thanks so much for sharing !
Doofas says
Such lovely colours