Samples arriving

This is one time when I don't mind going to the post office. I have just collected two more packages of samples and I am so excited. Of course I had to have a peek just to make sure who they were from but if anyone hasn't already registered their interest then do so now so you don't miss out the first batch of boxes is going to be amazing!

Freyalyn's Samples

My samples, all neatly packed up and labelled.











This is what's inside, as it's almost impossible to photograph through cellophane. I hope people like the colour I chose - this is 'Solstice', which seemed appropriate in June.

Samples from Wicked Woollens

I've just posted my samples for inclusion in the first box.

I knew there would be a wealth of beautiful dyed fibres going in, so for contrast I've sent an undyed blend in a rather luxurious 60% chocolate brown alpaca, 30% creamy white merino and 10% rich honey tussah silk, these were very well carded together to produce batts that spin up into classy, semi solid heather yarn that has the best properties of all the fibres. The picture is probably a shade lighter than the actual fibre.

For my yarn contribution, I've sent some naturally dyed sock yarn in two shades. This is a good mix of 75% pure wool with 25% nylon for strength, and the shades this time are a solid light foxglove pink, and a gently variagated dove mauvey grey with palest clear pink.

Fluff-n-Stuff

Here are some photos of my contribution to the very first boxes! I have loved doing this and spun up a spare sample not only to see the colour changes but so I can knit up a little something and maybe write a pattern to match my 'Sucky Thumb Mitts' pattern. Looking forward to meeting fellow Ravelers at the UK Ravelry Day this Saturday.

Come and see me at Ravelry day!

Hi guys,

Just a little reminder that alongside heaps of scrummy yarn and fibre, I'll have a sign-up sheet for the Fibreholics mailing list on my stall at UK Ravelry Day on Saturday.

It looks like it's going to be a fantastic event, so do try to pop along if you can. In the meantime, this is a little sneaky preview of my recent dyeing and spinning - some of which may well be turning up in your Fibreholics box.

Kate xxx

First samples have arrived!

Guess who is a lucky person - MEE!!! I am the one who is getting to see all the samples first as I am packing them all up and the first have just arrived - its going to be like Christmas. If we do a box sale every two months then we should have one starting November 1st which will mean they are a brilliant Christmas idea - well thats taken care of a few presents off my list!

Pictures!

Here are the samples from Sheepshape Spinning for the first round of Fibreholics boxes! It was great fun making them and I'm looking forward to seeing photos of other people's samples too. I will be writing about them in detail on my blog as soon as possible.

Boxes online venue

Ohh I really don't know who is more excited, you the person reading this or me! I have been dyeing some of my lovely sock yarn to go into the box today - oh & watch out for the luxury batt samples too!

However, more to the point you will be able to buy your box, when it is released, online at Eco Products 4U.

There is a sign up for a mailing list on the page, so you can get a email when it is ready!

2 box sizes

Just incase anyone is interested we are now considering doing 2 box sizes - £10 plus p&p to include 5 x 20g samples and £20 plus p & p to include 10 x 20g samples.. Anyone interested can sign up for more info hopefully at Ravelry Day (Green Eyed Monster's stall) , Skeins at Woolfest or on www. ecoproducts4U.com.

See us at Woolfest

We are currently planning to have the first boxes for sale at Woolfest in June! We'll post here to confirm whether or not that is going ahead, and more details if it is. Thanks for watching, and stay tuned!