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STAR WEAVER FARM & SWF FIBER INNOVATIONS |
Welcome to Star Weaver Farm and SWF Fiber Innovations. Our livestock consists of alpaca and cashmere goats . The fine fibers produced from our animals are transformed into beautiful one of a kind fashions.
Using traditional hand methods, the fibers produced are prepared, spun, woven and knit into speciality items just for you. On occasion our fiber is blended with other fibers such as tencel, bamboo, silk, ingeo, wool, rayon or nylon. The blends created enhance the natural fiber properties of the alpaca and cashmere. Product made from the blends drape well, add luster or shine, give added memory as well as being more cost effective. If you are interested in purchasing blending fibers, we have provided a link to one of our favorite suppliers, Paradise Fibers. Click on their name to go to their site. Our newly created SWF Fiber Innovations is dedicated to developing and implementing new ideas and products for utilizing alpaca fiber. Our current project is underway to develop an eco friendly washable/dryable alpaca blend fabric. Stay tuned for our progress!!
We are strong supporters of yarns and product made in the USA from alpaca fiber and blends. Yarns made exclusively from North American fiber can be purchased through the AFCNA (Alpaca Fiber Cooperative of North America). Please contact me for more information.
For equipment, we have chosen to partner with Babe Spinning Wheels which are made of industrial grade PVC. They are a very cost effective starter wheel for those wishing to try spinning. I have been spinning for over 18 years and although I have some beautiful wooden wheels, I still spin on my Babe rather often. It is also the wheel I use in my Beginner Spinning Classes. For class information please follow the link to the left.
Owner Wini Labrecque is available for lectures and presentations on a variety of topics relating to alpaca fiber from fiber properties to end use. She also gives classes in beginner spinning, weaving, knitting, and/or felting.
Additionally, Wini is a judge for spin-off competitions, fiber arts, skein competitions, fleece to shawls and other fiber related events. She is currently an AOBA Apprentice Fleece Judge and working on her Certification in Camelid Fiber Grading & Sorting.
Wini can be reached at
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or by phone at (724) 272-4285
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 Evaluating Fleece
There are many options for utilizing your fleece.
Processing at mini mills, having your individual fleeces hand spun and knit or woven, even learning the art of spinning yourself are just a few of the ways to enhance the marketability of your fiber.
Contact me for leads on where to have your fiber processed or to connect you with individuals who can do custom work for you. |
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