Saturday, November 29, 2014

Julie's Alpaca Fiber Studio

    
 Julie’s AlpacaFiber Studio  
Home of the “WeavinAlpaca”     
Welcome to the studio at Quarry Critters Alpaca Ranch
Here you will find items that are handmade from alpaca fibers. These alpaca fibers come from alpacas grown on the ranch.
                                                                                       
In May the alpacas get a haircut then their fiber is skirted, sorted and processed.



There are 2 ways that we process the fiber

One way is to send it off to a family run mini mill to be made into yarn, roving  and returned or sent to a co-operative where it gets mixed with other North American Fibers and made into product such as hats, scarves, gloves and socks then returned to QCAR as a finished product.

The second way to process our alpaca fiber is through the studio where we process it by hand:
  • ·         hand card it (that’s when you comb it so all the hairs are going in the same direction)
  • ·         make into roving (somewhat like a rope) or a batt (somewhat like a pillow)
  • ·         dye it, (that’s where the color comes in)  or not and leave it a natural color.
  • ·         Spin it into yarn
  • ·         Knit or weave it into a finished product


So now we have lots of fibers and invite our friends and customers in to enjoy this alpaca fiber.

We offer handmade alpaca products, co-op made products and Peruvian made alpaca products online at                    www.QuarryCrittersAlpacas.com
While you are shopping online at the website above please take time to look at the calendar and Events offered here in the studio. We offer you a chance to learn and make your own alpaca product that you can use as a keepsake or give as a gift.

Handmade products are processed in our studio are for sale at the studio, located on Basehoar Rd.


One of our teachers is Adam’s County’s owner Fiber Specialist, Annette Ehly. Other instructors are  Julie Wysong, owner of Quarry Critters Alpaca Ranch, and Patt Kimble, a seasoned knitter.

Come join the fun. Check the calendar and Events on the website and sign up today. Schedule a time to shop or drop in on Tuesday or Saturday 10:00 – 4:00 
                         Annette Ehly

Learn to needle felt 



             Everyone is eager to meet you. 

Quarry Critters Alpaca Ranch 

580 Basehoar Rd, Littlestown, PA 17340          717-359-9989 

www.QuarryCrittersAlpacas.com     JuliesAlpacas@gmail.com

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