5/9/2025

I treat every customer’s fiber as if it were my own.  When fiber comes to me for processing, the first thing I do is to review the order form to see what you have in mind for your fiber.

Then I move on to spreading the fiber out to get to know it:

• Does it need a bit more skirting?  The dogs love this part!
• How much VM?  Any burrs?  Any poo?
• How about second cuts?  Shake the fleece around a bit to get those to fall through the skirting table.
• Scan for metal…yes, I have a metal detector and I’m not afraid to use it!  Actually the hubby uses it when reclaiming lumber.  Metal bits will damage equipment, whether it’s for wool or wood!
• What does it feel like?  Dry?  Damp?  Musty?  Fresh?  Been around awhile?  Coarse, medium, fine, extra fine?

All of this gives me a good idea of how to treat your fiber and what settings to use on the picker and carder to return the nicest product possible back to you.

Fleeces that are not ready/not suitable for processing will be declined.  I will contact the customer to find out if they want it back or just to discard it.