Yarn & Fiber Processing on the Puget Sound
As a fiber enthusiast......
I longed for yarns that 'fit' the one of a kind item I was creating.
So I learned to spin... I attended many North West regional fiber events, learning about the many different breeds. Most importantly, to meet the farmers who produced the fiber...
Its all about the Fiber
Most farmers expressed a need to get their fiber to the customers in a marketable form, ready to use. The 'Hobby' farmer had too small of batches to be accepted by many fiber mills....
Many Fiber artists struggled to find a local mill to process their fiber.
This mill strives to offer services to all; from the farm to yarn, in small batches.
Equipment!
During my research of fiber mills, I came across one, in Oregon, who was retiring and liquidating their equipment. Fingers crossed and with a great leap of faith I paid for the equipment and moved residence to set up my own Fiber Mill. I am using 100% Mini Mills equipment from Canada, perfectly suited for fine micron count fibers.
Over looking the South end of the Puget Sound I'm ready to --- Scour; Pick; Card; Draw; Spin; Ply; and Skein up.
You Choose what to do with your fiber.
New Prices
Roving Bumps
Processing fee Based on returned completed weight
$15.00
After Washing, Fiber is picked, Carded and wound into bumps. Easily stored. Smooth roving easily drafted for hand spinning.
Drawn Roving Braid
$20.00
This is a super easy braid to spin for hand spinners. Easier to draft than a combed top. Durable enough for various dying techniques. Easy to store and use.
A perfect product for resellers to showcase your own dyeing talents.
You determine the size of your braid.
Recommended fibers to blend in:
Nylon for durable sock yarns.
Bamboo for a soft draft.
Silk for an added glimmer and durability.
Each Drawn Roving Braid is washed, Picked, Carded and Drawn through the Draw Frame two times. This further aligns the fibers for a smooth semi-worsted yarn. This is easy to draft, even after the heat of the dye bath.
Each braid is hand braided.
Gallery
2 ply wool/nylon blend
To Start Processing, Minimum
$45.00
Please include your contact information.
Checks made out to Soundview Fiber Mill
We will contact you, when we start to processes your fiber, for final payment.
Fiber will be shipped or dropped off per your request after final payment. Usually within 3 days of Final Payment.
Any unpaid Processed Fiber after 30 Days become property of Soundview Fiber Mill.