Autumn Leaves and a small Giveaway…

I do so appreciate these warm autumn days we are having, each time the wind blows, a myriad of leaves gently glide towards the ground… The sun is shining through the almost bare branches and I sit here and knit… watching the boys rake the leaves into a huge pile and then swing down from the tree landing on a bed of leaves… I love how something as simple as a pile of leaves captures their attention for hours, they laugh and are happy…. and seeing their joy, makes me happy too…

GIVEAWAY:
I would love to gift someone with this autumn hand spun, hand painted super wash South African Merino wool. The colourways are vibrant and full of strength… If you would like to enter dear friends, just leave a comment. I will announce the winner in this blog post on Monday evening, please make sure I am able to reach you to let you know that you have won.

Congratulations to Angela! Please would you email me your postal details:)
Angela said…

That is one fabulous tree you have in your garden. We’re having beautiful weather here too but we are coming into Spring rather than Autumn 🙂 That merino wool looks gorgeous, the colours are so vibrant!

April 30, 2011 11:34 AM

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112 Responses to Autumn Leaves and a small Giveaway…

  1. mary jackson boucher April 30, 2011 at 5:56 pm #

    I have just recently found your blog, and am enjoying it immensely. It’s fun to read about autumn beginning, as spring is beginning on this half of the world. I am looking forward to getting to learn more about your life.

  2. redwoodcottage April 30, 2011 at 6:01 pm #

    Beautiful! Thanks for the offer! Lovely colors!

  3. Rebecca April 30, 2011 at 6:02 pm #

    This is simply GORGEOUS! Please enter me beckydecarle@gmail.com

  4. craftink April 30, 2011 at 6:05 pm #

    Ha ha. It is so funny to see automn leaves. It is spring here in Greece. Lovly yarn!

    craftink at ravelry

  5. ccrogers2003 April 30, 2011 at 6:13 pm #

    Simply beautiful! Please enter me too! ccrogers2003@yahoo.com

  6. Jen from SewnNatural April 30, 2011 at 6:13 pm #

    oh your yarn, linda, is always such a treat for the eyes! thanks for this chance.

    i really enjoy watching the seasons unfold for you, at opposite ends of the natural cycle from where we’re at… such a great reminder of how cyclical everything is!

  7. Rachel April 30, 2011 at 6:31 pm #

    🙂 I would love some more of this yarn!! Count me in! Thank you for this opportunity!

    We should be having spring here. We awoke to snow yet again on the ground. INSANE!!!

    Gives us something to talk about though…… when the ordinary becomes unordinary.

  8. eidolons April 30, 2011 at 6:43 pm #

    Autumn is my favorite season. (: Here in Florida, in the Spring, the creeping vines and invasive weeds take over *everything!* It’s a beautiful season, but so much work!

  9. sarah in the woods April 30, 2011 at 6:53 pm #

    Absolutely gorgeous! Looks like you all are really enjoying the fall.

  10. Jayne April 30, 2011 at 7:02 pm #

    I also recently discovered your blog and am loving checking in each day to read and see your posts. You live in a beautiful part of the world and it is so fun to experience it via your pictures. Love your knitting projects – so inspiring!

  11. Krista April 30, 2011 at 7:25 pm #

    those colors are delicious!!
    what sunny tree photos, looks like a good way to spend a day 🙂

    pulchrabliss(at)hotmail(dot)com

  12. Anna April 30, 2011 at 7:30 pm #

    That yarn is gorgeous. I love the colors. Thanks for the giveaway!

  13. Anonymous April 30, 2011 at 7:36 pm #

    Beautiful yarn! I could make some lovely hats for my sister’s baby-to-be with this!

  14. Teje April 30, 2011 at 7:41 pm #

    Hello Linda! That yarn is so beautiful! I love the rainbow colours! Thank you for chance to win!
    Sunny wishes from Cretan spring! Teje

  15. Linda B. April 30, 2011 at 7:47 pm #

    would love this!

  16. Kelly April 30, 2011 at 7:51 pm #

    A lovely giveaway! Thanks for the chance.

    Kelly @ Creating a Family Home

  17. Denise April 30, 2011 at 7:58 pm #

    Thanks so much for the chance to win this yarn! I’ve never crocheted with hand spun or hand dyed yarn. The colors are gorgeous!

  18. jromero April 30, 2011 at 7:59 pm #

    Beautiful yarn. Today is my birthday, it would make a great present!!!

  19. ria.groeneveld@chello.nl April 30, 2011 at 8:00 pm #

    what a lovely colours! I can imagine how beautiful it should be knitting with this wool. Here in the Netherlands we are having a beautiful day.

  20. Krazeblooeyes@aol.com April 30, 2011 at 8:16 pm #

    I am loving every new email I get from you. What wonderful pictures! I would LOVE to have this beautiful yarn to work with. Wool is my fav yarn, and these colors are just amazing.

  21. scrapbookertink April 30, 2011 at 8:20 pm #

    Wow, what an inspirational blog, love the pictures of your garden and tree house, Autumn colours are gorgeous but for us Spring has sprung after a long, cold, Winter so looking forward to getting outside again.

  22. sensistar April 30, 2011 at 8:20 pm #

    WOW! That is beautiful yarn! <3

  23. Ramona Burke April 30, 2011 at 8:22 pm #

    OH MY GOSH, I want your backyard. especially that AMAZING tree house!
    I’d also love that yarn…. 🙂

  24. Brynn April 30, 2011 at 8:26 pm #

    Such Beautiful yarn! My baby was due yesterday and I’d love to make him something with this great yarn. 🙂

  25. Angela April 30, 2011 at 8:34 pm #

    That is one fabulous tree you have in your garden. We’re having beautiful weather here too but we are coming into Spring rather than Autumn 🙂 That merino wool looks gorgeous, the colours are so vibrant!

  26. Gea April 30, 2011 at 8:43 pm #

    what a lovely giveaway
    join me in :))

  27. Atie April 30, 2011 at 8:46 pm #

    Such gorgeous colors! I enjoy your blogand all the effort you put into it! Atie in Southern California

  28. Jani April 30, 2011 at 9:02 pm #

    What fun to see your beautiful fall garden and these comments from all over the world! Thank you for the chance to win this gorgeous skein.

  29. kim April 30, 2011 at 9:09 pm #

    LOVE! gorgeous yarn……

  30. Rene' Sharp April 30, 2011 at 9:14 pm #

    Another lovely post my friend. My boys are in awe of your lovely tree house, they have always wanted one, but we don’t have suitable trees in our garden. Another wonderful give-away by you. I am really enjoying knitting my Shalom 🙂

  31. Julie April 30, 2011 at 9:21 pm #

    Gorgeous! I love these colors.

  32. mamafelt April 30, 2011 at 9:31 pm #

    Hi I’m Suzanne. A relatively new knitter. I love that yarn. It is gorgeous.
    suzanne.faulkner@yahoo.com

  33. softearthart April 30, 2011 at 9:36 pm #

    I am loving the Autumn hues here in New Zealand, loving that wool, cheers Marie

  34. Halfpint April 30, 2011 at 9:43 pm #

    The swing looks like a lot of fun

  35. Andria April 30, 2011 at 9:53 pm #

    The tree house looks like so much fun! Your yarn is beautiful, as always.

  36. penelope10 April 30, 2011 at 10:15 pm #

    Love, love the colours! Love to win it!

  37. Tanya April 30, 2011 at 10:25 pm #

    Oh my goody goodness!!!! That is BEAUTIFUL wool! Thanks for the chance! 🙂

    jestti @ yahoo.com

  38. Julie April 30, 2011 at 10:34 pm #

    What vibrant, gorgeous colors! I would love to win this yarn 🙂
    Thanks for a great giveaway!
    jwitt33@live.com

  39. Kitten With a Whiplash April 30, 2011 at 10:38 pm #

    The soil, the grass, the sun, the water, the flowers! It’s all there in that gorgeous yarn. Thanks ofr the giveaway.

  40. Peter April 30, 2011 at 10:44 pm #

    So, so pretty.
    Planning to start my Shalom tonight when I settle in to watch our basketball playoff game.

    Thanks for offering such beautiful yarn.
    Kim
    kennedy444@ comcast.net

  41. Charlotte April 30, 2011 at 10:45 pm #

    I just recently found your blog through another …. and I’m loving everything you create. The chance for a giveaway is awesome! I would love to team this with some (vintage) handspun that I have from my pet lamb (my Mum spun it many moons ago).

  42. tree April 30, 2011 at 10:50 pm #

    This yarn is beyond fabulous! It would make the perfect hair for a rainbow fairy doll. i love it! please enter me, and thank you for having such a fabulous giveaway!

    enchantedtree(at)hotmail.com

  43. tina April 30, 2011 at 10:51 pm #

    i love rainbows! and knitting of course! thanks for the giveaway:)

  44. Suzie April 30, 2011 at 11:11 pm #

    These vibrant colors make my heart sing! Thank you for the chance to win this lovely handspun!

    justsuzie_s at hotmail dot com

  45. ~Dawn~ April 30, 2011 at 11:12 pm #

    Oh my….so pretty! Thanks for the chance.

  46. Steve & Lee April 30, 2011 at 11:25 pm #

    I would love to win this wool and brighten up my kids with something funky knitted by their mama!!

  47. Steve & Lee April 30, 2011 at 11:29 pm #

    Such a beautiful colour…. I would love to add some funky piece to my kids knitted by myself!!!

  48. Donna May 1, 2011 at 12:04 am #

    What pretty colors. Even though it is spring here, I do think that it is just as colorful as fall and I’m sure I could find something to create with that beutiful bundle of color…
    donna.longshot@yahoo.com

  49. Typstatting May 1, 2011 at 12:17 am #

    Love the colours please enter me!

  50. the mountain fox May 1, 2011 at 12:21 am #

    Lovely post! And lovely yarn too! Would love to be included please! Bridgetkeane@gmail.com

  51. Julze May 1, 2011 at 12:49 am #

    oh pretty colours both the hand-dyed wool and your back yard! just beautiful.

  52. MamaWestWind May 1, 2011 at 12:51 am #

    Happy fall! Beautiful colors!

    Becca

  53. momma rae May 1, 2011 at 1:38 am #

    i love this time of year when we are both having such lovely weather! what a beautiful picture of autumn you paint. your yarn is gorgeous, as always!

  54. Nancy H. May 1, 2011 at 1:38 am #

    Since I am a new knitter, having gotten several patterns from your blog, I would love to win this yarn. Thanks for a great giveaway.

    Nancy5678 at aol dot com

  55. Robin May 1, 2011 at 1:39 am #

    Beautiful squishy wool! Count me in please – thanks!
    cokelush at gmail

  56. Shannon May 1, 2011 at 1:42 am #

    Such a fabulous treehouse – did the boys build it themselves?
    do I dare to dream what I might make with the wool? x happy day to you Linda.

  57. Debbie W May 1, 2011 at 1:52 am #

    Beautiful yarn! So lovely to see the autumn colors in your yard….we are waiting for some signs of spring here (Washington state USA)….thank you for the lovely blog and the chance to win!

  58. kristin May 1, 2011 at 2:14 am #

    The yarn is beautiful, I can think of so many things to make with it.

  59. K May 1, 2011 at 2:28 am #

    Me! Me!! Oh – ME!!

  60. Celestine May 1, 2011 at 2:34 am #

    It is so much fun to hear about how it is fall where you are and we are just in the middle of spring. Your yarn looks lovely. How nice of you to share.

  61. arianne May 1, 2011 at 2:36 am #

    I’m in love with those colors. Hope I win!

  62. Kris May 1, 2011 at 2:55 am #

    What a fabulous treehouse, autumn is my favourite time of year. The days are simply magical!

  63. Glenaeon Class 3,2010 May 1, 2011 at 3:12 am #

    Thank you Linda the wool you make looks always so gorgeous, thank you. We are enjoying Autumn to the max this year. We have moved within Australia to Canberra where it is much colder and can experience the full spectrum of leaves changing colour. I am so in love with atm my soul feels full of this wonderful colour. Enjoy autumn sweet lady. Much love
    Wendy

  64. Amanda Pedro May 1, 2011 at 3:23 am #

    what a treasure to won such happy yarn! Someone just introduced me to Tunisian crochet. it would be fun to see how it “knits” up.
    thanks for sharing!

  65. ljeanne May 1, 2011 at 4:06 am #

    I so enjoy your posts. I love the beautiful yarn.

  66. VeggieMountainMama May 1, 2011 at 4:09 am #

    Beautiful Yarn, would love to win this.

  67. erin May 1, 2011 at 4:18 am #

    Oh that tree fort is just too cool!

    Beautiful wool.
    🙂

  68. Kristin Lambert May 1, 2011 at 4:30 am #

    What lovely colors! It brings a smile to my face and joy to my heart just looking at it. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
    Kristin
    kristinlmbrt@yahoo.com

  69. meghann May 1, 2011 at 5:40 am #

    Oh my, that yarn is beautiful! Thanks for the chance. 🙂

    I’m loving reading your blog lately – with the seasons changing here & there it is so interesting to read about autumn there as we’re thawing out from winter here. xo

  70. ecoMILF May 1, 2011 at 8:16 am #

    Thank you Linda!!! xx m.

  71. Linda May 1, 2011 at 8:38 am #

    Hello Dear Shannon,
    The treehouse was built entirely by our three older children. They gave us a shopping list of what they needed and they built it themselves. They built it last weekend out of recycled materials. I actually must blog about it.
    xo
    Linda

  72. KMR Crafts May 1, 2011 at 8:45 am #

    Love it the colors are beautiful! Your blog is wonderful as well, please enter me in as well!

  73. Ziezo May 1, 2011 at 9:43 am #

    Gorgeous colours! Thanks for the opportunity.

  74. Christy May 1, 2011 at 10:05 am #

    it’s gorgeous.

    islandgardening at gmail.com

  75. CandyTots May 1, 2011 at 10:31 am #

    What a lovely colour Linda!!

    I would LOVE ♥♥♥ to win this

    XX
    Alene

  76. Anonymous May 1, 2011 at 10:38 am #

    stunning, and so generous of you
    xx
    levay1@bigpond.com

  77. gill May 1, 2011 at 10:49 am #

    We are just going in to Spring in my part of the world!
    Gorgeous colours!

  78. The Handmaden May 1, 2011 at 11:33 am #

    Wow, the wool just looks so gorgeous! Thanks Linda!

  79. the little gnomes home May 1, 2011 at 11:46 am #

    What beautiful autumn days….thanks for the chance for a lovely giveaway.

  80. Stacey W. May 1, 2011 at 12:28 pm #

    OH MY! That rainbow yarn is Gorgeous!!!

  81. Choas Surveyor May 1, 2011 at 1:44 pm #

    Stumbled across this blog while looking for a leaf pattern for international yarn bomb day. Such a lovely read. Thank you.

  82. Baa-Me Kniits May 1, 2011 at 1:59 pm #

    Lovely leaves and lovely wool!!
    I think Autumn is my most favourite time of year because the days are so crisp and clear and just warm enough to sit in the sun and craft. It is just hinting at the coolness to come and thoughts of scarf’s and gloves pop into my mind and I am itching to look for patterns 🙂

  83. Robin Edmundson May 1, 2011 at 2:15 pm #

    What beautiful yarn!

  84. Hilda May 1, 2011 at 2:16 pm #

    Wow I love the colors.I would LOVE to win this.
    hildafrits@hotmail.com

  85. W-S Wanderings May 1, 2011 at 3:11 pm #

    Linda, those photos are gorgeous! I LOVE that one that shows the shadow tree on the grass. The lighting is divine.

    And that yarn is divine, as usual!

    Blessings…

  86. MJ May 1, 2011 at 3:56 pm #

    Beautiful colors. Our spring is just starting, but I love seeing the leaves.

  87. Nikky May 1, 2011 at 4:50 pm #

    what beautiful yarn i would love to knit a scarf or touque with it. Count me in Please!!!!

  88. Gera May 1, 2011 at 5:47 pm #

    Those are the colours I was looking for :-). I would love to win!

    Love, Gera

  89. Jessica May 1, 2011 at 7:55 pm #

    Thankyou for having a giveaway! Perhaps I did not miss the deadline and if I am the lucky winner send correspondence to : missjbender@yahoo.com

  90. Fehnna May 1, 2011 at 8:31 pm #

    It’s a cool Spring in Iowa, USA! fun to see your Fall arrive. The yarn is beautiful, thanks again for your generosity!

    Fehnna

  91. suzana May 1, 2011 at 9:34 pm #

    it would be wonderful knitted clothes for dolls from your wool!I really appreciate the ability to receive gifts.

  92. Anonymous May 1, 2011 at 9:42 pm #

    ooooh, I have been dreaming of knitting some rainbow things for my kids! Fingers crossed 🙂
    homebirth4@yahoo.com

  93. Becky May 1, 2011 at 10:07 pm #

    As a homeschooling mom of 2 (years ago) I enjoyed the days of watching my kids grow. Your bring back those memories. It’s wonderful to have time to spend with your children.

  94. Mummyzilla May 1, 2011 at 10:40 pm #

    I love the wool, and would love the chance to win some. Thanks very much

  95. Tecrin May 1, 2011 at 11:09 pm #

    Oh, that’s gorgeous! I love autumn as well, but right now, I’m glad we’re experiencing a nice, warm spring where I live!

    (tecrin on Ravelry)

  96. Anonymous May 1, 2011 at 11:21 pm #

    Oh my goodness that is some beautiful yarn!!! I would so love to win it 🙂

    Thanks for the chance!
    Tera
    TeraRowe@gmail.com

  97. carole May 2, 2011 at 12:33 am #

    ooh so many wonderful things to be made with your rainbow wool…would love to win some.
    ckamai21@gmail.com

  98. Chiska May 2, 2011 at 2:29 am #

    So beautiful! I love leaves in the fall too. Makes me wistful thinking about it. I’m still waiting for the mud of Spring here. Soon

  99. Grace May 2, 2011 at 2:40 am #

    Wow, it’s beautiful! I don’t know if you could possibly send it all the way here to the Good Old U.S.A. 🙂

  100. Margaret May 2, 2011 at 2:43 am #

    Those are my colors! My house is decorated with art of those colors– on the walls,the furniture, and if I win that yarn…Me!!

    -peg
    imisswi@gmail.com

  101. noodledogknits May 2, 2011 at 5:02 am #

    It is so nice to see people are as excited about autumn as I am for spring! I love that yarn, and that it is handspun makes it that much more special. Thanks for the giveaway!
    ravid: ceweller

  102. Sparky May 2, 2011 at 5:27 am #

    what beautiful yarn!! i so enjoy coming to your blog each and every day 🙂

    -stacy
    stacyleaw@yahoo.com

  103. momoshari May 2, 2011 at 5:33 am #

    hi! i have been enjoying your blog for some time now! this yarn is lovely, please enter me in the chance to win – blessings from momoshari@yahoo.com

  104. Victoria May 2, 2011 at 12:02 pm #

    What a lovely post. Sounds idylic – knitting and watching. And a lovely giveaway. Fingers crossed. x

  105. Andrea May 2, 2011 at 2:10 pm #

    This is just as gorgeous as some spring yarn!

    daneyka@yahoo.com

  106. Rachel~ At the Butterfly Ball May 2, 2011 at 2:52 pm #

    Your photos are gorgeous! Your blog is one of the things that has inspired me to learn to knit for my little ones! Thanks!

  107. sdbeam318 May 2, 2011 at 2:52 pm #

    Beautiful yarn, please enter me in drawing. Thank you

  108. Lacey May 2, 2011 at 3:13 pm #

    beautiful! what gorgeous colors!

  109. Janis May 2, 2011 at 3:23 pm #

    what a beautiful skein!

  110. simplyshanan May 2, 2011 at 4:57 pm #

    I love your blog. I am a homeschooling mom too. My boys love the tree house and want to make one of their own now.
    I am also a knitter. The colors are just beautiful!!

  111. mamacateyes May 2, 2011 at 7:10 pm #

    How bright and vivid is that? Absolutely wonderful! Oh and the treehouse is fabulous too. 😉
    Jana
    mamacateyes@yahoo.com

  112. K May 10, 2011 at 2:46 am #

    I climbed every tiny tree I could find as a kid, dreaming of the kind of tree you have in your own back yard. Your children don’t know – can’t know – what children like me dream of, because they have it. How wonderful a place you have made for them.

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