As a spinner, Ingrid appreciates the value of clean fiber. We take a lot of time to remove any dust and debris prior to shearing. Prime fiber in various colors is available at $1 - $3 per ounce. The coarser neck and leg fiber (great for felting or rugs!) is for sale at $.50 per counce. We shear in the spring, so reserve early!

We also have "home grown" alpaca yarn for sale in many natural colors. Unlike commercial yarns, it is not dyed or treated with harsh chemicals.

Alpaca fiber can be spun or felted. A felted alpaca hat (made by Carol Masters of Serenity Alpacas) is becoming famous among German hikers. Keep track of its adventures with Ingrid's sister Karin. The reporter of the Hat Tales is Ingrid's young German niece, Meike, who is working hard on improving her English. Click here to read her story.

Kate Perez, a well-established alpaca fiber artist and friend of Ingrid's, has written an interesting article on marketing alpaca fiber. To read it, click here.

The spinners' study group of the South Jersey Guild of Spinners and Handweavers holds regular meetings at Stormwind Farm. For more information about the guild, contact BarbJones@earthlink.net

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