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Luna Grey Fiber Arts giveaway!

Today’s giveaway is from Luna Grey Fiber Arts!

Luna Grey Fiber Arts is the work of Jackie Vlcek – Mama of two spirited little boys living an inspired life on the sunny, western slope of Colorado. Jackie creates colorful, hand dyed, natural fiber yarn in her home studio. Each skein is hand painted or kettle dyed making for truly one-of-a-kind works of art.

 

I asked Jackie to share a bit about herself, her family, and how she began Luna Grey:

 

” In my former life (pre-kids), I worked for the Nature Conservancy in Key West, Florida doing biological monitoring of rare plants.  Although my background is in Botany, I have also worked as a banker, jewelry designer, concierge, and a technical writer.  My current job is “Director of Development” (aka at home mama) to my two very bright and energetic little boys, Hudson (age 7) and Quinn (age 4).  

Six years ago, my husband, Brian, and I built a home together in sunny Western Colorado over looking the Gunnison River.  Our home is a beautiful space for creativity, endless play, chickens, bees, organic gardening and our retired racing greyhound, Luna, for whom my shop was named.  We feel so blessed to live in an area of the country that allows us so many opportunities for camping, hiking and skiing.  While I would love to move to the country and start a sheep farm/fiber retreat/artist’s coop/organic chicken farm….My husband is my voice of reason.  He grew up on a sheep farm in Minnesota and knows the hard work and long hours involved in such a venture.  For now, our “mini farm” in the city satisfies my urge to keep animals and grow food for our family.  
 
I have been an avid knitter for over 6 years and teach knitting classes at my local yarn shop.  Knitting is absolutely my stress reliever.  It’s what brings me calm in my otherwise crazy life.  “Mama just needs a minute with her knitting” is a phrase heard often here.  Dyeing yarn was just the next natural step.  I created my hand dyed yarn shop as an artistic outlet for me as well as a way for me to connect with other knitters and fiber artists.  What could be better than that?  
 
My husband, Brian, is my official “Yarn Winder”.  He puts in countless hours winding (and rewinding) yarn for me.  My boys are the “Yarn Name Picker Outers” (as my 4 yr old says).  They come up with some pretty amazing and fitting yarn names.  Although there are admittedly a few names (like “Dirt” or “Toad”) that give us all a good giggle, but never make their way into the shop. 
It makes me smile to think that somewhere out there my customers are experiencing the same peace and calm that knitting brings me.  Thanks so much for supporting my little mama-run home based business.  I really do appreciate it!!!”

 (“Thick & Thin” yarn in “Winter Juniper”)

 

( “Polwarth Wool & Silk DK” in the colorway, “Lavish“)

 

( “Merino Wool & Silk Worsted Single Ply” in the colorway, “Tortola“)

 

For today’s giveaway, Jackie is offering to one winner the above pictured 100 g, 289 yard skein of her Polwarth Wool & Silk DK/Sport Yarn in the colorway, “Cherry Ice” as well as a Luna Grey project bag.
The yarn is described as, “Shades of cherry red and pink hand-dyed onto super soft, glossy, DK yarn.  85% Polwarth wool, 15% silk.  It has a beautiful drape and subtle sheen and is perfect for shawls, scarves, cowls, lacework, etc.”
Jackie is also offering 15% off your entire purchase with the coupon code SmallThings15.  This offer is good through November 30th.

 

Comments are closed.  The winner is Missy:  “Beautiful yarn! I love that goldenrod thick and thin yarn.” 

 

Thank you Luna Grey Fiber Arts!

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  1. Melissa N says

    November 5, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    Beautiful, gorgeous yarn, I have yet to try any of her yarns. Hoping for the chance, thanks!

  2. julie says

    November 5, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Please, please…..toss my needles into your hat!

  3. Lori says

    November 5, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    I love all the yarn they offer.! It’s fabulous!!!

  4. Emily says

    November 5, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    This yarn is absolutely stunning!

  5. Priscilla says

    November 5, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    I love those semi solids!

  6. Made by Sparrows says

    November 5, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    Will be purchasing lovely yarns from in you in the future for sure! Lovely! But, in the meantime, thank you for posting this lovely giveaway!

  7. S says

    November 5, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    Love the color! It would be great for a scaled-down oaklet for my daughter!

  8. Lina says

    November 5, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    Those yarns look yummy!!!

  9. Edun says

    November 5, 2012 at 11:55 am

    hope it´s not too late

  10. Jada Sharp says

    November 5, 2012 at 11:15 am

    Hope its not to late!

  11. Sara says

    November 5, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Her yarns are all so lovely looking!

  12. Jessie says

    November 5, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Oh my gosh yes please!!! The yarn looks amazing!

  13. Natalie says

    November 5, 2012 at 10:11 am

    If the giveaway is open to Canadians as well, I would love a chance to win. That yarn is just gorgeous.

  14. Annali says

    November 5, 2012 at 9:56 am

    Beautiful!!

  15. Jan Doss says

    November 5, 2012 at 8:57 am

    I’d love, love, love to win! Please, please, please. the yarns are all so beautiful!

  16. Rachel~ At the Butterfly Ball says

    November 5, 2012 at 6:46 am

    Lovely color!! And the wool silk blend sounds squishy soft. Thanks for the chance.

  17. Liz H says

    November 5, 2012 at 5:36 am

    Love that colour. Yes please!

  18. amelia says

    November 5, 2012 at 2:33 am

    Love it! This would have to become a little vest or something for my daughter 🙂

  19. CRISTINA says

    November 5, 2012 at 1:49 am

    This looks beautiful 🙂

  20. Kendra says

    November 5, 2012 at 1:16 am

    gorgeous!!!

  21. heathermama hawkes says

    November 4, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    what an amazing give away. 🙂

  22. Jeannie says

    November 4, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    What beautiful yarn. Thank you for the chance to win!

  23. shayray says

    November 4, 2012 at 11:19 pm

    Cherry Ice is beautiful and I love the name.

  24. Jeannine says

    November 4, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    Gorgeous. So glad your business creates artistic expression:)

  25. jen says

    November 4, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    beautiful!

  26. Sara says

    November 4, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    This looks beautiful. I would love to see how it knits up!

  27. Becky G says

    November 4, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    Lovely yarn!

  28. No Spring Chicken says

    November 4, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    Beautiful yarn! I have tow girls who would not only fight for the right to have something made from it, they would fight for the right to use it to make something!!

    ~~Debbie

  29. Katie says

    November 4, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    Lovely stuff.

  30. Melissa L says

    November 4, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    Hooray for Colorado! Great giveaway and great “mama-run” business! Thanks for the opportunity!

  31. Kim says

    November 4, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    What beautiful yarn! The hard part would be deciding what to do with it – such a pretty color!

  32. Lori Ann says

    November 4, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    A lovely story! Thanks for the chance!

  33. Sally says

    November 4, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Gorgeous yarns!

  34. Christine says

    November 4, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    Gorgeous yarn! I hope I win!

  35. Chelsea Wipf says

    November 4, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    beautiful! so many things i would love to make with it!

  36. Missy says

    November 4, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    WOW, what lovely colors! I’d love a chance to try that Cheery Ice out!

  37. Eva says

    November 4, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    Can’t resist lush yarns! 🙂 This would make an awesome shawl!

  38. Kate @Lady Bird says

    November 4, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    This hand dyed yarn is beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win!

  39. Kristen says

    November 4, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    Sign me up. What a lovely shade of red to work with!

  40. amanda says

    November 4, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    very beautiful yarn!

  41. Jennifer R says

    November 4, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    What lovely colours! Fantastic!

  42. Betsy M says

    November 4, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    That yarn is beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win.

  43. Simply Britney says

    November 4, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    I’ve been looking into hand dyed yarn, and this yarn is just gorgeous!!

  44. Carrie says

    November 4, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    gorgeous yarn. Just gorgeous. Thanks for the giveaway!

  45. Laura says

    November 4, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    This yarn is beautiful!

  46. nushechka says

    November 4, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Amazing giveaway!
    Thanks for a chance !

  47. Cassandra says

    November 4, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    Beautiful yarns. Thanks for a chance to win.

  48. Emily says

    November 4, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Love this yarn–would love the chance to win. 🙂

  49. Annie says

    November 4, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    What a beautiful colorway – thanks for the giveaway!

  50. Jacky says

    November 4, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    Perfect colour yarn for my beautiful daughter, Poppy :o)

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