Today’s giveaway is from the lovely Maya of Springtree Road. Maya sells gorgeous hand dyed (by her!) yarn in her shop, and also shares words and photos on her blog. You can follow her on Facebook as well for news on shop updates and more.
(Navarre Sock, left to right: Capsica, Leafy Seadragon, Tanis)
Maya welcomed a new baby into her family this year, and she’s offering a new yarn club as well, so I asked her to share a little about both with us today.
(vest knit in Philomath Worsted in Silver Screen)
How are you balancing your business with having a new baby in the family?
To-do lists and a good calendar are a must; they help me organize things into bite-sized chunks so that I can see progress and not get overwhelmed. My daughter helps me a lot by entertaining the baby for very brief periods of time so I can tie up yarns for dyeing. My mom watches both kids while I dye. Our Baby Bjorn has been essential – I can mail a package with a baby strapped to my chest! One thing I learned from having my first child, who is now almost 7, is that babies grow quickly and schedules change often. Nap time today probably won’t be nap time next month. This baby that wants to be with me every second of the day right now will decide at some point that his dad is a much more appealing character. Until then I know he wants all mama, all the time. And that’s A-OK with me! I’m soaking in every last baby snuggle while I can. With each passing month, I know my life will never be exactly like this again, whatever “this” is (good or bad) at any given moment. Knowing that helps me shake off stress and just get on with it. You have to be flexible and keep your eye on what’s coming up next. I know my limits and set boundaries for myself based on that. Because I’m the person who really wants to stay up until 2am to get things done, but of course that’s counterproductive in the end.
(Coquina DK in Chocolat and Red Delicious)
Can you tell us about your yarn club?
Yes! Most yarn clubs that I’ve seen around offer 3-, 6-, or 12-month options, and I have done it that way before myself. I thought I’d try something a little different, something a bit more flexible. So I’ve set it up so that you can purchase the club yarns by the month. Right now I’ve got 3 months available at a time, but that may change in the future. You can order one, two, or three months of the club, and the number of skeins you’d like for each individual month. Then when that month rolls around, you get your surprise color of yarn in your mailbox. The yarn bases I’ll be using are announced ahead of time. I really like the idea of giving the customer what she or he wants. Though there are some limitations on that because I have such a small business, in other ways the possibilities are endless.
(Philomath worsted in cattail)
(Muscadine sock in yonderly)
For today’s giveaway Maya is offering the above pictured skein of Muscadine sock yarn in her gorgeous “yonderly” colorway. For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post. Comments will close, and a winner will be chosen via random number generator on Monday, October 8. The winner will be announced within this post.
Use the code AUTUMN at checkout to receive free shipping on all orders placed between now and 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 8.
Thank you, Springtree Road!
Comments are closed and the winner is Heather: “I still haven’t tried her yarn. I think that needs to change soon”
Congratulations!
Stephanie says
such beautiful colors!
Tracey D says
Wow what a beautiful colour. I am registered for a sock class this coming week. Thanks for the give a way
Anna Konsor says
beautiful yarn is better than most toys in our house! My daughter is overjoyed with a big basket of yarn at her disposal.
Audrey says
Gorgeous!!! Thanks for the giveaway.
Jessica says
I wish it could be mine!
claire says
gorgeous! count me in please.
Tracy says
beautiful yarns! thanks for the giveaway!
Eliane says
Beautiful yarn! Thanks for the chance.
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
My daughter would love this
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Kathy S says
Her yarns are gorgeous. Thanks for the giveaway!
Marcela : Naturally Fun Days says
Love the color. Thank you to both of you for the chance. Beautiful! Beautiful yarn.
andrea says
They are gorgeous! Fingers crossed!
shayray says
The yarn color is just beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway.
kathryn says
I love these beautiful yarns! Thanks,Ginny for the chance to win them!
CRISTINA says
What a beautiful yarn! Thanks for the chance 🙂
Joyce says
what a beautiful baby!
Elizabeth says
What beautiful yarn & purple is my favorite color. Thanks for the chance.
Shirley Hicks says
you have such pretty colors
Svenna says
Such beautiful colours, thanks for the opportunity! Off to read more..
Carrie says
Beautiful colour! I will definitely be checking out her yarn club!
Jennifer says
That’s my favorite color!! I love that yarn
Jennifer
Sheril says
Beautiful Yarn. Thanks for the giveaway.
Autumn says
That is a beautiful color! I’ve only been knitting for a year, and haven’t knit any socks yet. I was hoping to try that this winter.
Linda says
Beautiful colours, thanks so much for offering this generous giveaway:)
Martine says
Wauw, very beautifull autmnal colors! I would really enjoy knitting with it!
Tina Marie says
The colours look so delicious. Thanks for the chance (that is if Canadians are allowed).
Jeff Wilson says
WOW, that is just so beautiful, would love to win it to surprise my wife…. Thank you..
debbie says
This looks like beautiful yarn. I would love to make something with it.
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Lara says
The colors are wonderful. Just in time for christmas projects.
Kristi says
What beautiful yarn!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Libby says
Love your blog, Ginny. thanks for the chance to win this great yarn.
Lee says
Those yarns are just beautiful and I would love the chance to knit with them! Thanks for the great giveaway, Ginny!
Katie says
Wow, the colors are amazing!!! Would love to knit with that lovely yarn 🙂
JoshMoll says
Lovely yarn, would love to use it!
Jen says
Beautiful yarn! Would love to win it.
Truly Myrtle says
What beautiful yarn! I’d love it knitted into socks just for me!
Jules @littlewoollie says
What a great giveaway! Gorgeous coloured yarn, think I’ll go and check out what the yarn club is all about. Thanks for such a great opportunity, have a lovely day, Julie 🙂
Samantha Meyer says
The colors are just so gorgeous. I think this is a very great giveaway!
Sherri says
I absolutely LOVE her yarn. The colors are so rich and vibrant.
Marie-Josée says
Such a beautiful skein and color! Already starting to think of a project to use it for… maybe it will help the universe make me a happy winner! The pictures on your blog are absolutely beautiful!
Aimeed says
Oh, this yarn is so absolutely lovely! Off to look at her shop.
AmyB says
What gorgeous yarn! Oh all of the Christmas lovelies I could make!
Helen says
I’m not a knitter but I’ve told myself that I will start this winter for my new baby girl; this would be a great place to start!
Chel says
Wow – thank you for this giveaway! I love the yarn and colors in the top photo – I used Navarre Sock in my Color Affection and it was amazing.
Amy says
These colors are making me drool….
Jessica Anderson says
That is gorgeous!!!!
Wendy says
Beautiful! Great perspective on mothering and life in general–needed the encouragement!
Charlotte says
what a beautiful colour! I also love the “cattail” which reminds me of walnuts for some reason. I’m off to check out the yarn club now. Thanks!
Melonie K. says
Oh these are just luscious looking yarns!
I can definitely attest to the importance of taking the time, as a small business owner, to focus on getting as many of those snuggles as you can. WAY more important.
The yarn club sounds wonderful – clicking over to check it out. Thank you for the fun interview and for the giveaway opportunity!
ingrid says
such rich, beautiful colors! thanks for the chance