Margie,
Thanks for your interest in fiber. I have been contacted by the president
of AFCNA (turns out he lives close to me). It seems that we both have
similiar interests. I am looking forward to working together rather than
going in separate directions.
Peter
>From: "M.Korshoj" <mkorshoj@comcast.net>
>Reply-To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
>To: <AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Your fiber
>Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2007 12:32:11 -0700
>
>Hi Peter,
>Let me preface this post with the disclaimer that I know little about
>marketing and AFCNA so I am just sharing some thoughts and questions.
>
>First and foremost I am delighted that you are being so pro-active about
>finding marketing possibilities.
>
>I am wondering though about using high quality fiber ..blanket fiber for
>blankets that would be marketed under a name other than North American
>Alpaca. Using high end fiber for this venture seems to me to take away from
>the use of it as a garment which is known for its' softness, non-prickle
>factor and warmth.
>
>I am wondering if this doesn't detract from usage and availability of high
>quality fiber for wearables.
>
>I still feel that AFCNA is where all that fiber needs to go, but I am also
>interested in the process that you have so carefully and diligently
>nurtured with Pendleton.
>
>So half of me states " way to go!" Kudos and heartfelt thanks for your
>efforts to open another door, the other half says...AFCNA get those people
>that have fiber stored away some help to pick and sort and get it
>immediately to AFCNA.
>
>Sincerely,
>Margie
>Margie Korshoj
>mkorshoj@comcast.net
>
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