lulubeans

i tore myself away from the hunger games* to do a little batt update in the shop:

 

there are just a few days left to get a 15% discount with the code JUNEBATT.  i guess this month decided to just whiz by!  slow down, summer!  

*i'm pretty obsessed right now.  like, walking around the house with a book under my nose and staying up until 4 in the morning to read just one more chapter obsessed.  these books are making me feel like my intensely book obsessed 9 yr old must feel all the time, and it's pretty awesome.

june sale!

with all the new fleece in the house, i'm feeling like i really want to get the batts that i have out into the world to make room for more!  so with that in mind, i'm having a sale on all batts in my etsy shop now through the end of june.* 

just enter the code JUNEBATT FOR 15% off!

 clicking on the mosiac will take you to the shop:

                                        

 

*that 15% off is actually good for anything in the shop, just so you know. ;)  maybe there's a way to use those etsy codes so that they apply to specific areas of a shop, but i haven't found it, so please, feel free to use it on any purchase! 

 

a shop update

 

                                        

 

i had a chance to update my shop yesterday.  lots of fresh (and affordable!) handspun, and don't forget that there's a discount code on farmama's blog for my shop.  you still have time to enter my handspun yarn or drop spindle kit giveaway on the farmama blog too, if you haven't yet.  comments will close over there monday morning.  happy sunday, all!

happy may day!

 

             

 

we totally forgot to do our traditional basket making this year.  and i completely dropped the haymarket ball on talking to my kids about worker solidarity.  BUT YARN!  these two match my mood today.  and they're reminding me that i should never underestimate the elation making powers of green grass underfoot, warm sun on my face, fresh leaves on every branch.

funny enough, i dyed the fiber (80/20 merino/silk) way back in the dark days of january, but geez, they're a perfect tribute to utter sweet fabulousness that is this spring season.

                            
                                          (both yarns are available today in my shop!)

-also today, i just have to say that i am so into having a president who's smart and articulate (two yrs in and the contrast from his predecessor still strikes/delights me) AND funny!

oh, happiness!

the sun is extra extraordinary today, buds are bursting and my toddlergirl just played contentedly while i snapped many, many photos of fiber!*  i'm happy.

 

i've added new learn-to-spin kits to my shop.  i'm experimenting with my spin kit formula a bit.   i'm putting kits together with 2 ounces of soft and oh-so-spinnable falkands wool, a top whirl spindle, a muslim project bag, and detailed instructions.  less fiber than before, but at a lower price and with a higher quality wool that i still think works really well for spinners of all experience levels.  

and!  just a reminder- i'm offering a 15% discount when you enter the code "SPRING" good through midnight tomorrow!

 

*i couldn't resist snapping a few photos of her too.  man, i love that girl so much.

new handspun + a new coupon code

i am really proud of these four:

 

and i've added a coupon code good for 15% off anything and everything in the shop, good through the end of the month. just type "SPRING" at checkout! happy weekend!

i hope that your holiday season has been merry, bright, and full of love.  our christmas was pretty great- my mom and brother were here, there was lots of good food, and the kids had more fun than they knew what to do with.

we're nestled in this week,  taking sledding breaks, but mostly keeping cozy.  perfect spinning season, i think.  i spun up these  buddies earlier in the month, and they are just making it into the shop now.

more soon, including new batts, but for now, i'm hoping this time of year is treating you and yours wonderfully!

learn to spin kits! and a coupon code!

 

 

                 

 

i am really pleased to have added a selection of learn to spin drop spindle kits to my etsy shop!

want to learn to make your very own handspun yarn? looking for a special gift for a creative person on your list?   take a peek at my learn to spin kits- each one includes a light weight, top whirl drop spindle, 4 ounces of gorgeously handpainted wool, and detailed, clear instructions.

i have added some merino/silk top to the shop as well. it's always such a treat to spin! i am partial to this one, myself:

 

                   

and!  i was really excited to learn that etsy is now offering a coupon option for sellers! as a thanks to you, my friendly blog readers, i am offering a 25% discount off all orders between now and 12/15 (the last day i'll guarantee shipping for a christmas arrival). just enter the code "hello" on check out!

i just added some hand dyed, hand carded spinning batts and some handpainted  merino/tussah silk top to my etsy shop.  i'm feeling really proud of this recent batch and hope that you enjoy it too.  there's more to come over the next few days too!

a rather large shop update

i managed to restock my shop with a bunch of pretties this morning! click on the mosaic if you'd like to take a peek.