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Grades of alpaca fiber and what they mean

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Lagniappe Farm Alpacas

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 →

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So you are thinking about owning a fiber animal?

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Lagniappe Farm Alpacas

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 →

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“On Handwork”

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Lagniappe Farm Alpacas

“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 →

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The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook and why you need it

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Lagniappe Farm Alpacas

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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