Saturday, December 17, 2011

By Annie Claire- Sponsor Spotlight and Giveaway

Once again it is the weekend (everyone together...*sigh*), which means time to highlight another sponsor (yay!).


When Annie of 'by Annie Claire' first wrote to me about becoming a sponsor, I was a little inspired.  In her short email, she really conveyed the passion she has for her new adventure in life.

Her goal?  To lessen the gap between 'pasture to pullover'.  Annie makes it her mission to make available yarn from small flock farms around her community.  She then dyes these yarns without the use of chemicals and only with the natural pigments from plants and flowers found around her home.

In working this way, you can imagine that various flowers and foliage from different seasons would produce distinctive color families.  And with that, Annie is about to launch her first seasonal group of colors, focusing on the plants in season around this time of year.

On Thursday (December 22), by Annie Claire will be launching the Winter Collection 2011, a collection of four yarns of the season.  Wondering about the colors??  So am I!  But, I do have a sneak peek of one of them:


This lovely burnt orange is made from the toyon plant, which is at it's prime during winter months when it shoots out gorgeous bunches of berries. 

Not only is this a sneak peek of the color, but these two skeins are up for grabs!  Annie has sent these my way in order for me to send them on to one lucky blog reader.  What do you have to do to win 500 yards of all-natural worsted-weight goodness?  Just leave a comment on this post by Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 11:59 EST (say hi, offer Annie a bit of encouragement, let her know what your favorite thing in her shop is... anything!).  

Want an extra entry?  Become a fan on facebook and let me know you did so in a second comment on this post.  Winner will be announced on Friday, December 23rd (how's that for a perfect early Christmas present?!).


Want to know more about Annie and her yarn dyeing mission?  Check out her 'About' page and read about Why She Does What She Does.  You can also find Annie on the following websites:

Etsy
Facebook
Twitter
Ravelry 
(where she also has patterns available to pair with her yarn!)
Website/Blog


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220 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Oh wow, the indigo dyed worsted wool in the shop looks fantastic! I just love it...and it's definitely going on my wish list!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    And I also just liked her facebook page...you can tell how much I'm digging this wool!

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  3. AmyDecember 17, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I would love any of the yarn, bu the leaf stole pattern is amazing!!!

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  4. RosemaryDecember 17, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Wow, what beautiful yarn! Thank you and Annie for the chance to add it to the stash. :)

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  5. TrionaDecember 17, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    My gosh, that burnt orange color is beautiful! That's my sister-in-law's absolute favorite color in the world ("orange, but not too orange", she likes to say). I'd love to be in the running to win :-)

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  6. KristinaDecember 17, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I just love her yarn. It's beautiful.

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  7. KristinaDecember 17, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I just liked her Facebook page.

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  8. RosemaryDecember 17, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Liked her on Facebook. :)

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  9. astoriaAnnDecember 17, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I totally LOVE the idea of seasonal dyed yarn! I have been looking for a source for naturally dyed yarn and this looks perfect!

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  10. RebeccaDecember 17, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    her yarn is gorgeous and i'd love a chance to knit with it. thank you for the opportunity!

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  11. TheNattyKnitterDecember 17, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Also liked on Facebook!
    TheNattyKnitter on Ravelry

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  12. adrienneDecember 17, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Beautiful yarn! I'm excited to find an organic naturally dyed line of yarns!

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  13. TheNattyKnitterDecember 17, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    The yarn is so beautiful! I love it that she uses seasonal plants to color the yarn.

    TheNattyKnitter on Ravelry

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  14. nook.December 17, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    what an absolutely beautiful giveaway! annie has such a wonderful shop! congrats to her! the yarn looks soo smooshy and huggable! everything in her shop looks lovely. thank you so much for this opportunity to win! xo

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  15. nook.December 17, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    i've become a fan on facebook too!

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  16. Little Miss S.December 17, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Lovely burnt orange. More or less begging to be knit into some leaf-pattern. Very Autumny.

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  17. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I love the blue one. Already a fan on facebook.

    Erika

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  18. UnknownDecember 17, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Eager to experience this lovely stuff on my needles. Thanks for sharing your passion with us knitters!!

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  19. mi2December 17, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    love the natural dye yarn! ^__^

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  20. PatDecember 17, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Read the post, looked at the shop, beautiful yarn!

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  21. SlagerDecember 17, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Lovely colors of yarn. Looking forward to seeing more!

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  22. SlagerDecember 17, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    ...Also became a fan on Facebook. Hooray!

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  23. MrsDanDecember 17, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Beautiful yarn! I have so many friends that would love something knit with naturally dyed yarn. Awesome!

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  24. MrsDanDecember 17, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    And I just became a fan of her on Facebook

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  25. HeatherDecember 17, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    What a great thing to make such natural and locally made yarns available to the community and to us! Love the colors :)

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  26. HeatherDecember 17, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I am now a fan on fb :)

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  27. LauraDecember 17, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    What a lovely yarn, and a great business concept!

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  28. SarahDecember 17, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Oh my! These are beautiful! I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for these next week.

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  29. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I could not even begin to chose a color. They are all beautiful! Best wishes to Annie Claire in her new business venture! We need more home grown yarn suppliers!
    PS. I don't know how to post on here so I hope I am recognizable to you! Jane S

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  30. MoiaussiDecember 17, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Gorgeous! That curly dock root dyed worsted is amazing. I could imagine it would pair beautifully with the leaf stole pattern

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  31. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Now I am a freind on Facebook too! Still don't know how to post though! Jane S

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  32. katherinelynn_04December 17, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    What pretty colors! It's hard to believe that they came from plants.
    katherinelynn04 on rav

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  33. katherinelynn_04December 17, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I also favorited by Annie Claire on facebook
    katherinelynn04 on rav

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  34. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Hi Annie! I went to check out the shop to choose a favourite yarn colour, but I just can't! I think they're all gorgeous. Okay, maybe the yellow is tugging on my heartstrings a little bit :) Love what you're doing, keep it up! (SarahVV on Rav)

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  35. deidreDecember 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    The color of the sagebrush dyed yarn is beautiful,also love the silver bead stitchmarkers.Thanks for the chance!

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  36. deidreDecember 17, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I have "liked" Annie Claire on Facebook and favorited her Etsy shop.

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  37. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I think this is a phenomenal concept and totally worth supporting!

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  38. TeishDecember 17, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    The yarns are beautiful, but it's the recycled glass stitch markers that really caught my eye for some reason!

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  39. josieDecember 17, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I love that Annie and her husband are goat dairy farmers!

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  40. josieDecember 17, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I also liked byAnnieClaire on Facebook. Very excited to see this yarn! :)

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  41. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    And I liked her on Facebook as Holly P. so now I can keep up with her seasonal releases!

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  42. Christina WallDecember 17, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Absolutely brilliant! I'm always looking for "farm yarn" as I call it. Annie - you are doing a fabulous job!

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  43. Christina WallDecember 17, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Just became a fan on facebook too...

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  44. A.December 17, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Beautiful shop! The Winter Collection colors are amazing.

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  45. UnknownDecember 17, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    What beautiful yarns and I love that the sheep they come from are local to her!

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  46. KatieDecember 17, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    What a great idea! Such pretty yarn. Ravelry ID: MsKatie

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  47. LaurenDecember 17, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Wow, that yarn is so gorgeous!

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  48. DawnDecember 17, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I dream (okay. obsess) about being able to knit the Leaf Stole.......

    Simply gorgeous.

    And yes, I am a fan.

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  49. DIYgirlDecember 17, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    wow, I love that burnt orange color! Also those gorgeous stitch markers in her shop <3

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  50. DIYgirlDecember 17, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    also "liked" her page on Facebook

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  51. MariaDecember 17, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous yarn! I love that she goes into detail about how they are naturally dyed. The recycled stitch markers are great as well!

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  52. MariaDecember 17, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I liked her FB page as well...want to keep up with her!

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  53. flossieKNITSDecember 17, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    gorgeous colors!! so natural and beautiful. best of luck!

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  54. flossieKNITSDecember 17, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    and I just liked her as well on facebook!

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  55. Jill C.December 17, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    What a crazy-fun thing to do. I hope she gets a large enough customer base to make this business work! uptoypartyATgmail.com

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  56. Jill C.December 17, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I "Liked" her page, too =)

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  57. knit one, knit twoDecember 17, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Gorgeous yarn! I love the indigo yarn. And stitch markers too - lovely!

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  58. knit one, knit twoDecember 17, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    ...and I liked her on FB!

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  59. Emily MargaretDecember 17, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Oh, that yarn is beautiful!

    I'm Purlgirl93 on Ravelry

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  60. LisaDecember 17, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Eco-conscious yarn for the win! Beautiful work, Annie :)

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  61. LisaDecember 17, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Just became a fan on facebook!

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  62. amberDecember 17, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    ok, so i am totally obsessed and in love!!! so excited! my email address is amber.edrington@gmail.com

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  63. amberDecember 17, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    ohhh! and i also just became a fan on facebook! yipee. amber dot edrington at gmail dot com

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  64. JillDecember 17, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Beautiful yarn and colors! I love supporting independent fiber artists of all kinds. Thanks for spotlighting Annie's lovely work!

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  65. thewalshfamDecember 17, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Beautiful yarn! I especially love the cobbled bulky yarn! Beautiful!
    Katie
    Kwalsh717 at gmail dot com

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  66. thewalshfamDecember 17, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Beautiful yarn! I especially love the cobbled bulky yarn! Beautiful!
    Katie
    Kwalsh717 at gmail dot com

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  67. ChrisCDecember 17, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I love the concept, and the sage brush color on the worsted yarn in Annie's shop is just lovely! And she's local for me (or at least the same state), which is awesome! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

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  68. LucyDecember 17, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Love that hat and the wonderful orange!

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  69. MarcyDecember 17, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    It is so exciting to find an indy-yarn dyer, and in my homestate! I loved reading Why She Does What She Does and I'd love to knit with her beautiful yarn.

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  70. karyjuneDecember 17, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Annie, what a great color palette!

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  71. karyjuneDecember 17, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I just became a fan of Annie's facebook page...cannot wait to get into it!

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  72. Crazy Knitting FoolDecember 17, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    This yarn is beautiful.

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  73. Crazy Knitting FoolDecember 17, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I just like her Facebook page as well.

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  74. egoffensendDecember 17, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    You have done a wonderful job with sponsors. The sponsors are relevant to your audience, and your posts on them are tastefully done! Nice work : )

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  75. egoffensendDecember 17, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    (and i liked her page on facebook : )

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  76. helenaDecember 17, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    AMAZING! these are absolutely beautiful yarns. I ADORE that she uses natural pigment and a chemical-free dye process. Wonderful!! <3

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  77. helenaDecember 17, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    (i also liked the facebook page!)

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  78. KellyDecember 17, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Oh my what lovely yarn! I really like the "sticky monkey flower" color but they are all beautiful!

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  79. KellyDecember 17, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    "liked" Annie's page on facebook!

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  80. susanlrDecember 17, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Beautiful yarn. Her concept is amazing.
    Thank you so much for this post!!!

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  81. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I like the Cobbled : Handspun Natural Farm Yarn
    Looks soooooo cozy!

    sophia.komninou at gmail.com

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  82. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I liked on fb

    sophia.komninou at gmail.com

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  83. Cathy CormierDecember 17, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I love the colours...I can already picture some finished projects!

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  84. Cathy CormierDecember 17, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I liked on fb.

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  85. jamielwDecember 17, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Best of luck to Annie. This yarn sounds really special!

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  86. ChristiDecember 17, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    What a wonderful idea and such beautiful colors!

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  87. ChristiDecember 17, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I've fanned her on FB too.

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  88. Jess HerbigDecember 17, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I LOVE the cowell Ranch Hat! That just looks sooo warm!

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  89. Jess HerbigDecember 17, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Also, I just liked her page on Facebook!

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  90. TaraDecember 17, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Lovely yarns!

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  91. TaraDecember 17, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Also liked her on Facebook.

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  92. EmmaDecember 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Hi Annie! Your dyeing is just brilliant ;)

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  93. Beth GrayDecember 17, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    What beautiful colors!

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  94. Beth GrayDecember 17, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Also liked on Facebook

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  95. MelissaDecember 17, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Annie Claire's approach to yarn is inspiring! I love knowing that the source of yarn is from local farms, and that the pigments used to dye the yarn are 100% organic. So great to know of such a yarn source, and I will be keeping my eye on her shop! :)

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  96. MelissaDecember 17, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    2nd entry: I am now a fan of hers on facebook!

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  97. patDecember 17, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    The soft colors of nature. How lovely......

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  98. LeslieDecember 17, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Love the yarn!

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  99. LeslieDecember 17, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Just liked her page on Facebook!

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  100. ayarnloverDecember 17, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Love the Cowell Ranch Hat!

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  101. noodledogknitsDecember 17, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Those colors are perfect, and I really love the concept.

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  102. kashurstDecember 17, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I have always loved toyon! It gets overshadowed by holly, but is twice as pretty! Way to go Annie! Is love to see regional specific color groupings!

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  103. LochKnitsMonsterDecember 18, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Hi Annie! I go out of my way to only buy wool from small farms so I really appreciate what you're doing.

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  104. Michelle MathesonDecember 18, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Wow Annie congrats!!! Love your shop and your yarn mission keep up the fab work!

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  105. SarahDecember 18, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    I love the pink and blue shades. I would love to try these!

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  106. kstrasselDecember 18, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    I'm so delighted to have found a "farm to table" version of yarn! I cannot wait to view the Winter Collection on Dec. 22nd. You go, Annie!

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  107. kstrasselDecember 18, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    I also just "liked" Annie's page on Facebook...

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  108. UnknownDecember 18, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    I think this is great!

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  109. TannaDecember 18, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Way to go, Annie!!

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  110. AprilDecember 18, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Even the pictures of that yarn look squishy and delishious, I can only imagine how lovely it is in person.

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  111. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    What gorgeous yarn! Good for you, Annie!

    Rav ID- cpoor

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  112. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Also, I happily liked Annie on FB
    RAV ID-cpoor

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  113. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Someday {in my dreams} I would love to have my own sheep and do the whole process from sheering to knitting on my own... I admire you Annie! Not to mention, this burnt orange color is one of my favorites right now.

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  114. lakchiDecember 18, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    The yarn is beatiful ,natural colors are my favorite

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  115. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I just liked Annie on Facebook too.

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  116. lakchiDecember 18, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I like Annie in her Facebook page but loved her winter color way collection , can't wait to order !

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  117. MeganDecember 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I like her leaf stole pattern and can't wait to see more of her yarn. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  118. susiODecember 18, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Love it!

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  119. AmandaDecember 18, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Lovely yarn! Good luck Annie!

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  120. KathiDecember 18, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I love the colors of the yarn!

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  121. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    What a fantastic idea! I'm so glad to see this kind of good-hearted work in action. Keep it up!

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  122. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I am also now a fan on facebook!

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  123. BetsyDecember 18, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I really love that you source locally and dye naturally! And those Recycled Wood Stitch Markers are the best!

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  124. Mary BethDecember 18, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Wow, Annie, what beautiful yarn!

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  125. Mary BethDecember 18, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    And now I'm a facebook fan. It wasn't hard to get me on board.

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  126. Mrs. ClarkDecember 18, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Annie, what an interesting story! I can just imagine learning to shear, wash, card and spin. Not to mention dyeing--love your gorgeous colors. Congratulations on reviving these wonderful practices. I'd love to see pictures at all stages!

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  127. Katie S.December 18, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    What gorgeous colors. I am so in love with the spun yarn avaiable in your shop!

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  128. EllyDecember 18, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    loving the colours!

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  129. owletteDecember 18, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    hey Annie i just wanted to tell you how inspiring you are. I've always wanted to do something like this. And your work is beautiful!!!

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  130. KateDecember 18, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    What a great idea! I love the farm to fork movement and pasture to pullover moment is a fantastic complement!

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  131. KateDecember 18, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I became a fan of her (and you!) on Facebook. About time too!

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  132. MaggieDecember 18, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Love this! What a great idea - I admire your passion. Also, LOVE that you learned to knit in Finland. I also spent a dark winter in Finland and it has deeply influenced my love of the fiber arts.

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  133. MaggieDecember 18, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    And I liked Annie on FB.

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  134. evanDecember 18, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    love it! i love the homey feel of all the colours. i'm all about fewer middlemen. i can't wait to see more!

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  135. evanDecember 18, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    i like annie on facebook

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  136. AnnieDecember 18, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    @owlette

    Thank you!! You should experiment yourself :)

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  137. AnnieDecember 18, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    @katherinelynn_04
    I'm constantly amazed too!

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  138. AnnieDecember 18, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    @josie
    Hehe, we're far and few between!

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  139. Trisha RDecember 18, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    "Liked" on Facebook! I love to support indie artists blazing their own way! Way to go!

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  140. Trisha RDecember 18, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    (Totally doing this backwards...) Seeing knitters/artists who have Etsy shops always makes me sad that I don't have more knitterly friends. So many wonderful gift ideas! I have to admit, I'm a gadget girl... I looooove the stitch markers! :)

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  141. rebeccaDecember 18, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    what a wonderful mission! would love to get my hands on some of that yarn! :)

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  142. anastasiamaeDecember 18, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    What beautiful colours! I love the hues; these are my favourite kinds of shades to work with.

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  143. anastasiamaeDecember 18, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    And I've liked on Facebook! I'm planning on keeping up with Annie Claire's beautiful collections. :)

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  144. Risa RJDecember 18, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    I love that orange yarn. It's just AWESOME!

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  145. Risa RJDecember 18, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    I've liked on Facebook. Thank you!

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  146. LiliDecember 19, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    wow these yarns are amazing ! i really would like to try them now i've seen them :) the colours are amazing and the fact that they are all naturally dyed is pretty spiffy !

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  147. Ms. RachelDecember 19, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Lovely color

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  148. Ms. RachelDecember 19, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I also friended on face book

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  149. CaraDecember 19, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Good Monday morning! (I can say it's good because I only have to work three days this week!)
    The yarn is beautiful! I would love to read more about how you dye it naturally-sans chemicals. I assume this to mean that you use no "man-made" chemicals, yes?
    Congratulations on your new line...best of luck in all that you do!

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  150. bookagentDecember 19, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    The yarn looks luscious and I would love to give it a try! I also fell in love with her stitch markers and their recycled materials. I have some old jewelry from my mom that I might ask her to convert to markers for me. How wonderful that would be! Thanks.
    Pam H

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  151. EvelynDecember 19, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Perhaps it's because the weather is getting nice and chilly that I'm attracted to the cobble handspun bulky in Annie's shop ... oh, it's lovely. This holiday season has reminded me how important it is to slow down and gift things that are made my hand (it's a commitment that I'm managing to fulfill). Annie's "pasture to pullover" is a philosophy that I would love to support. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  152. EvelynDecember 19, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Became a fan on FB!

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  153. kjramstackDecember 19, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I really love Annie's mission. Using plants to dye wool has always intrigued me. I love her Indigo yarn that's dyed with indigo. How cool is that!

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  154. SabrinaDecember 19, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I love that idea! I especially like how her yarns are dyed with seasonal plants. So cool!

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  155. SabrinaDecember 19, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I liked her Facebook page

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  156. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I love the idea of going back to the basics, and keeping the product unadulterated from chemicals.

    knitterlydesigns on Ravelry

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  157. GillianDecember 19, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    My favourite item in Annie's shop is the organic naturally dyed worsted yarn in "Sticky Monkey Flower"!!!
    Thanks for the chance to win some of her gorgeous-looking yarn.

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  158. GillianDecember 19, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I have also just 'liked' her Facebook page

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  159. AnnikaDecember 19, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    That is GORGEOUS.

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  160. AnnikaDecember 19, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    (Also liked her page.)

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  161. MirandaDecember 19, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I love the earthy look of all the yarns. yuuuummm

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  162. MirandaDecember 19, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I liked By Annie Claire on Facebook!

    miranda8rose on Ravelry

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  163. phaedra96December 19, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Love the yarn. I see a fairisle sweater in there!

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  164. phaedra96December 19, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    went to FB and hit "like". Of course I do!!

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  165. ElizabethDecember 19, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for highlighting her shop. Always love finding out about new yarns and yarnistas :)

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  166. ElizabethDecember 19, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Also liked her on facebook :)

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  167. SarahDecember 20, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Hi! I love her cobbled handspun yarn! Thanks so much!

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  168. SarahDecember 20, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I "like" her facebook page! Thank you!

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  169. Kate O'NeillDecember 20, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    The cobbled handspun yarn is just gorgeous!

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  170. CeltChickDecember 20, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Good lookin' yarn! That soft orange is a comfort color.

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  171. Rachel BDecember 20, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    I love the colors of her yarn!

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  172. duniknits on ravelryDecember 20, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    well done, annie! can't wait to see the yarns in all their glory! :)

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  173. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Hi Annie
    love the concept of more natural yarn and yours looks really great.

    Bogna

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  174. GretaHopeDecember 20, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    This looks beautiful- what a wonderful concept!

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  175. LindseyMarcellaDecember 20, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Hello! Love the colors of this beautiful yarn. And thanks for the at king inspiration!

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  176. AlyssaDecember 20, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    It's so beautiful!

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  177. DebDecember 21, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Went to Annie Claire's website & downloaded her cowl pattern! She has great patterns as well as great yarns! Need to call her to talk about yarns before I order. Lovely website as well. Great new sponsor - thanks!

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  178. KimberlyDecember 21, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    How lovely! I could definitely put that yarn to great use!

    Kim

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  179. melissaecunninghamDecember 21, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    As a fiber artist who raises her own sheep and sells wool locally, I'm in love with this movement. Love.

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  180. melissaecunninghamDecember 21, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    And I also just 'liked' Annie on FB :)

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  181. EvilSquirrelDecember 21, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    i love the title "from pasture to pullover" that is prefect!!

    my sister raises her own alpacas and has just started to process her own line of yarns too...so i totally love the Greener side of non-commercial made yarns!!

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  182. LaurieDecember 21, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    I love natural yarns and Annies' are gorgeous! Thank you for the chance to win some.

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  183. sharmylaeDecember 21, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    thanks for this great giveaway!

    annie's shop is really nice! i love the cobbled yarn, i have such a weakness for heathered grey yarns. i also love the leaf stole pattern, i'll have to buy that one at somepoint!

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  184. Melanie LeeDecember 21, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    All the colors are beautiful, but I have to say the Indigo is my favorite (I'm a sucker for blues). The idea of using seasonal dyes is fantastic!

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  185. ikkinlalaDecember 21, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    What gorgeous yarn!

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  186. TriciaDecember 21, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    What beautiful yarn! Go Annie!

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  187. Girl Meets SpindleDecember 22, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    I am in love with this whole idea...And the yarn is proof that it is great! I'm envisioning beautiful colorwork with the toyon and indigo dyed yarns!

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  188. TeresaDecember 22, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Annie, best of luck on your venture. I am excited to follow you to see what lovely yarns you produce with the help of Mother Nature.

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  189. MonicaDecember 22, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    This is beautiful looking yarn! And I deserve a little something for myself too....

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  190. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Beautiful yarns!

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  191. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I just liked her on facebook

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  192. RegencyKnitterDecember 22, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    These yarns look lovely- I love the idea of natural dyes.

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  193. RethaDecember 22, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Annie does beautiful work; the yarn looks very squishy and the colors are very nice. I also like her recycled stitch markers. RethaKnitsAlot on Rav.

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  194. RethaDecember 22, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I also liked her on FB. RethaKnitsAlot on Rav.

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  195. RheaDecember 22, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    My favorite thing is the yard of course. All of it!!

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  196. RheaDecember 22, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I became a fan of Annie's on facebook!

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  197. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    i am a fan of hers on facebook!

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  198. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    i love the yarn, of course. i also love the stitch markers. and luckily, i need new ones!!!

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  199. ChrisDecember 22, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Hi Annie, I'm in love with your red cabbage dyed yarn, and also love that you so publicly allow your mom to correct your spelling of Fair Isle. My favorite thing, well, I like a lot, but the first favorite thing was your pattern for Leaf Stole. It looks warm and inviting.

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  200. ChrisDecember 22, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    And I 'LIKE' you on Facebook.

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