Family Run Cottage Fiber Mill
Fiber Mill equipment purchase to support small fiber consumers and producers!
Project Description
Overview: The goal of the Lavender & Honeycomb Fiber Mill is to create high quality fiber for spinning with a quick turnaround time and ability to process smaller amounts of fiber to support small business or individual producers. We cater directly to those wanting to hand spin their own fiber, are seeking natural dying options, want to use their own fiber for creating wearable items, and are looking to blend fiber for spinning. We plan to achieve this goal by building and operating a cottage style fiber processing mill. The mill will both provide a service to the fiber production community and create a product.
Problem Statement: It can be difficult for small fiber producers to find a mill that processes their fiber, and/or doesn't require blending with other fibers. We hope to assist these producers by utilizing the newer models of Brother Carder equipment. We will also offer fiber from our own animals for those who want to blend but don't have access to the fiber.
Mission Statement: Responsible development and sales of quality animals, natural products, and produce for our family and yours.
Vision: A community with easy access to quality animals, animal feed, wool and natural products.
Service:
The fiber mill will provide a means for individuals with fiber animals to process and develop their product for further marketing options.In addition to processing to prepare for spinning, the mill will offer fiber blending options, washing options for local consumers, and natural dyes.
Although we would like to offer opportunities locally, we attend many fiber events and animal shows throughout the country each year so there would be availability for pick up/drop off at several locations. Customers can also access us through shipping.
Future opportunities will include fiber spinning.
Products:
The mill’s primary products will be battings and roving for spinners and fiber producers.Secondary products will include felted products, washed fiber, fiber blending options and fiber dying.
Future products can include spun fibers, knitted fibers and fiber related classes
Market:
The target markets are fiber producers looking to refine their products by washing, picking, developing into roving or felting to diversify the types of products they can produce and sell. In addition, we will offer full-service spinning options at intermittent intervals to ensure fast processing for those only requesting the minimal services.Funding and Use: We are seeking funding to assist with purchase of the processing machines themselves, including shipping and set up. Once the machines are in place in the current building, we will begin working towards self-funding our permanent building.
Team: We are a small family owned organization currently. While we would like to expand in the future, I am primarily running all day to day operations with the assistance of my husband and sons as they are able.
- Thank you so much for considering donating to our business and helping us get off the ground! This has been a dream several years in the making and not possible without all of the support we've received. If you are unable to donate, please consider liking and following our Facebook Page and sharing us with others!
Updates
The Campaign FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What is this funding for: This is specifically for the purchase of the Brother Jumbo Drum Carder and associated equipment to help us process fiber
- What will we do with additional funding: If we pass our goal we will use additional funding to purchase washers, carts, and other necessary items to process fiber and further our business
- How can we support you if we can't donate: Find us on Facebook, like our page and share with your friends!
Just Because I Care! Thank you for contributing anything you are able to our cause!
Your choice of Grey or White soft T-Shirt with the Angry Angora logo and slogan printed on them. Will be shipped in time for Christmas presents! Be sure to include your color selection and size in the order!
Your choice of Grey, Blue or White Soft T-Shirt with the Goats and Hoes slogan printed on it. Please be sure to include your color selection and size on the order! Will be delivered in time for Christmas Presents!
Your choice of a soft white or grey T-Shirt with the Duck Around and Find Out slogan on it. Will be delivered in time for Christmas!
Stickers with our Angry Angora slogan on them and a special thank you note from our rabbitry! Shipped in time for Christmas!!
This is a sticker and a personalized thank you note from some of the animals on our farm! Will be shipped in time for Christmas.
This will be a 3oz box of pure, unaltered, and all natural angora rabbit wool. We have English, Satin and Giant available in a large range of colors. Each box is sealed with a picture of the rabbit it came from and information about them.
This is an opportunity to give yourself or someone else in your life the ability to receive information about some adorable alpacas throughout the year! We currently have 3 girls available and each of them are pregnant, due this summer. You can select which alpaca you're most interested in following. You'll receive quarterly updates via e-mail with a description of what they're up to, pictures and a short video from them! You should receive 4 of these in total with your donation! Please be sure to include your e-mail address!
Give yourself or someone else in your life the opportunity to get to know an angora rabbit! Select from an English, Giant, Satin or French Angora and receive quarterly updates via e-mail with a letter from the rabbit, photos and a short video! You should receive 4 of these (1/quarter) following your donation! Be sure to include your e-mail in the donation!
Rewards
Just Because I Care! Thank you for contributing anything you are able to our cause!
Your choice of Grey or White soft T-Shirt with the Angry Angora logo and slogan printed on them. Will be shipped in time for Christmas presents! Be sure to include your color selection and size in the order!
Your choice of Grey, Blue or White Soft T-Shirt with the Goats and Hoes slogan printed on it. Please be sure to include your color selection and size on the order! Will be delivered in time for Christmas Presents!
Your choice of a soft white or grey T-Shirt with the Duck Around and Find Out slogan on it. Will be delivered in time for Christmas!
Stickers with our Angry Angora slogan on them and a special thank you note from our rabbitry! Shipped in time for Christmas!!
This is a sticker and a personalized thank you note from some of the animals on our farm! Will be shipped in time for Christmas.
This will be a 3oz box of pure, unaltered, and all natural angora rabbit wool. We have English, Satin and Giant available in a large range of colors. Each box is sealed with a picture of the rabbit it came from and information about them.
This is an opportunity to give yourself or someone else in your life the ability to receive information about some adorable alpacas throughout the year! We currently have 3 girls available and each of them are pregnant, due this summer. You can select which alpaca you're most interested in following. You'll receive quarterly updates via e-mail with a description of what they're up to, pictures and a short video from them! You should receive 4 of these in total with your donation! Please be sure to include your e-mail address!
Give yourself or someone else in your life the opportunity to get to know an angora rabbit! Select from an English, Giant, Satin or French Angora and receive quarterly updates via e-mail with a letter from the rabbit, photos and a short video! You should receive 4 of these (1/quarter) following your donation! Be sure to include your e-mail in the donation!