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Grades of alpaca fiber and what they mean
Have you had your alpaca fibers graded and sorted and still not sure what to do with your fiber or confused about all the terminology? Hopefully these charts and explanations can help you out a bit. WL : Woolen … Continue reading
So you are thinking about owning a fiber animal?
I was contacted by someone yesterday that wanted to know what it would take to raise a sheep to the point of fiber harvest. She asked for a brief description. I could probably make it into a short story, but … Continue reading
Videos coming to our website!
We’ve finally bit the bullet and started working on some instructional videos. Today we recorded and uploaded a few on spindles, spinning with a spindle and using a niddy noddy. We’ve previously recorded a welt felting workshop and color blending … Continue reading
“On Handwork”
“On Handwork” is a 4.5 minute video by Renate Hiller on what it means to be a handworker. I think she does a great job of summing up what most of us feel when we are creating something. The rewards … Continue reading
The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook and why you need it
I’ve never reviewed a book before, but I’ll give it a try. One of the things I like about this one is how current and relevant the information is. As an alpaca owner, it’s frustrating to find so much information … Continue reading
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My new adventure at a fiber mill
If your business is fiber, in my opinion, you should get to know as much about it as possible in all aspects. I do a lot of reading on all stages of alpaca fiber; on the alpaca, off the alpaca … Continue reading
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My Current Yarn Blended On A Hackle
I’m spinning yarn right now that is alpaca fiber from our boy Buddy and his half sister Sookie. It’s a nice shade of brown that blends nicely with colors. I’ve taken their fiber and blended it with hand dyed Merino … Continue reading
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All done with shearing, huzzah!
We had our best shearing ever last Saturday. Sarah Rawlins of Fall Line Fiber always does a great job for us. I know that shearing on a table is much harder on the shearer, but my knees thank her for … Continue reading
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Spinning every Tuesday at The Arts Center in Orange
I have a group that meets every Tuesday at the Arts Center in Orange. We spin from 12:30 to 4:30. Stop by to visit us even if you are not a spinner. Don’t know how but want to try it … Continue reading
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Even birds like alpaca!
Well, if they could speak to us, I’m sure they would say they do We have seen many nests around our barn built with our alpaca fiber. Just last week we were looking at a lovely one at our friend’s … Continue reading