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Wildcrafter
True Blue Farmgirl
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Suzanne
Seattle
WA
USA
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 Posted - Sep 01 2008 : 7:03:09 PM
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I sent a whole bunch of raw wool to a custom carder in my state and 2 weeks later, I sent them an email asking when I should start looking for it to be back to me cleaned and carded, and I got an email reply saying 10-12 weeks! I felt my soap with it for holiday fairs and my first show is the first weekend of November. Gah!!!!!
Anyone know a good carder in the Pacific Northwest who has a quick turnaround?
Thanks!
Roses are red, Violets are blue; But they don't get around Like the dandelions do.
Slim Acres
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
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grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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Posted - Sep 01 2008 : 9:03:33 PM
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Suzanne
Most mills are very busy at this time for that same reason - everyone trying to get things done before the holidays. It is very important for you to ask that question of a mill before you start the process. Most of the big mills will be at the same time table and who know about the smaller mills. I hope someone out there might have an answer for you. I card my own with a commercial carder so I do not have to wait - but we are talking about a 4,000.00 investment.
Good luck
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 03:49:56 AM
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My uncle has a big mill in Colo. Lonesome Stone Alpacas Try googling that. I don't know what their turn around is. We have a small mill by us Blue Hills Alpacas Again to clue on their turn around.
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Keeper of the Past
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Sarita
Battle Creek
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Sep 03 2008 : 6:52:32 PM
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Suzanne, I have used Ozark Mills and Morning Sun Fiber Processing, both are great and Ozark was faster, like 2 months and Morning Sun took about 5 months. Both were up front with me and told me it could be up to 6 months. With the cost of gas and driving time, I now pay to have it shipped out and send it out of state if I need to.
I always talk to the processor: find out how they process, cost, time to process, chemicals used on my wool, what shows they will be at so maybe I can save the shipping at least one way if I am attending that show. Don't be afraid to ask...
Suzanne, do you have time to use a drum carder and process your wool yourself? I can run almost a large corriedale fleece in one day if all goes well if I am felting. I really like to hand card my wool to spin...but for felting, I don't have to be so ticky.
www.coffmanspinningcfarm.blogspot.com
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
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Posted - Sep 03 2008 : 9:16:08 PM
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Suzanne, who did you send to?
I've used Gretchen's Wool Mill in Monroe with good success, but like everyone has said, this is a busy time of year.
BTW...don't know if you remember me or not but we did Allied together a couple years ago. I used to work at Otion, and was there felting a scarf. We were blaming our lack of memories on menopause...so if you don't recall, I'll know why 
Desperate Horsewife, raising funds for the Mustang Makeover!
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
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Posted - Sep 04 2008 : 06:49:38 AM
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Suzanne:
I have used quite a few mills. I like Silver Falls Spinnery in Silverton, Oregon. I have used Dawn's Custom Carding but she can sometimes have a longer turnaround. Quail Run Fiber Mill in Spokane does a beautiful job but have become much busier, therefore a bit slower than when I first started with them. I recently tried Thirteen Mile Lamb and Wool in Belgrade, MT but I don't believe they do batts but can't remember as I had roving and yarn done up. Are you doing roving or just batts? I have learned to send the wool in early summer and get it back by fall. 10-12 weeks is a pretty standard turnaround from my experience. We shear in early spring before lambing so it's not too hard for me to get it sent early.
Good luck.
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
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Wildcrafter
True Blue Farmgirl
340 Posts
Suzanne
Seattle
WA
USA
340 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2008 : 08:57:02 AM
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Ladies! Thank you all for your responses. I had no idea there was such a long turnaround and that it is standard. Now I know. And now I know I need to click on "subscribe to this topic" to get notified. More duh moments. And yes, I do blame menopause!
Tracey, I looked on your blog and yes, I remember you. We're neighbors! I googled Carpenter Creek. I live just over the bridge from you! See? My mom always said...you have to be nice to everyone, because you never know who they know and it will come back to your mother! I hope you are well. You sure do look good in your pic!
I had sent my wool down to Dawn's Custom Carding. I sent them an email letting them know I needed the wool back to find someone else to process it. She emailed me and said since it's not a lot of wool, she'll move it up on the list and have it to me in October. I thought that was nice of her. I hope this goes smoothly. I still will need to felt the soap when I get the wool back.
Again, thanks you all of you!! xxoo
Roses are red, Violets are blue; But they don't get around Like the dandelions do.
Slim Acres
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
766 Posts
Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
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Posted - Sep 04 2008 : 11:44:45 AM
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My mom always said...you have to be nice to everyone, because you never know who they know and it will come back to your mother!
LOL...that's one I'll have to remember!
Hope all is well with you down there and that you weren't effected by the shootings this week.
Desperate Horsewife, raising funds for the Mustang Makeover!
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
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Posted - Sep 04 2008 : 12:25:33 PM
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Suzanne there is the Gulf Island's Spinning Mill. As you're in WA state, it is fairly close. I can call for turn around times for you if you like, it is quite cheap to call from here. I have knitted with their wool and it is FABULOUS, they do great work.
Here is their website:
http://www.gulfislandsspinningmill.com/
Let me know if I can help.
Di on VI
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Wildcrafter
True Blue Farmgirl
340 Posts
Suzanne
Seattle
WA
USA
340 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2008 : 1:19:37 PM
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Tracey.....all those people killed. What a tragedy that should not have had to happen. His Mom said that they wanted to put him in a nuthouse (pardon the term) but couldn't. Why not? Why can you not put someone in who is clearly a danger? Something got lost in all this beyond those people getting killed.
Di......I would love to find out more info on Gulf Island. I checked out the website quickly. It looks interesting! Thank you so much!
Roses are red, Violets are blue; But they don't get around Like the dandelions do.
Slim Acres
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