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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

[AlpacaTalk] Payment for American alpaca fiber

 

The Alpaca Blanket Project (ABP) will begin paying for fiber beginning this next season. Our business plan calls for completion of the inventory phase prior to paying for fiber; however, we feel that the alpaca community deserves some financial return now, rather than waiting one more year for the ABP to complete this phase. Because much of next season's fiber will go into inventory, payment will be somewhat less that is anticipated the following season.

Thanks to the 300+ farms that have brought the ABP to this turning point!! We delivered 1,600 pounds of grade 3 fiber to Pendleton Woolen Mills about three weeks ago. Pendleton just let us know that the finish date for this run of blankets is December 4. Supporters of the project may pre-order blankets at this time and we plan on shipping December 5th to all farms who have prepaid.

Again, thanks to all our supporters. Last season's experimental run of blankets were "ok", but nothing to write home about. The ABP has made changes in our sorting process, and Pendleton has made three major and several minor changes in their process. This year's blankets will be softer, thicker and have a nicer finished edge. We are using a herringbone pattern for this run. Colors will be beige and bay-black.

Check out our website for details on payment of fiber. The next website update should be complete within two weeks. At that time, there will be access to the ABP contract for payment for your fiber. This is our dream come true, a 100% American, 100% natural product from American alpacas and to bring value to American alpaca fiber.

Peter & Carol Lundberg
Alpaca Blanket Project
10868 Siegmund Rd SE
Stayton, OR 97383

503-551-5015
www.AlpacaBlanketProject.com
AlpacaBlanketProject@yahoo.com

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posted by Chaddo at 6:48 AM 0 comments

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[AlpacaTalk] Payment for alpaca fiber-ABP

 

The Alpaca Blanket Project (ABP) will begin paying for fiber beginning this next season.  Our business plan calls for completion of the inventory phase prior to paying for fiber; however, we feel that the alpaca community deserves some financial return now, rather than waiting one more year for the ABP to complete this phase.  Because much of next season's fiber will go into inventory, payment will be somewhat less that is anticipated the following season.
 
Thanks to the 300+ farms that have brought the ABP to this turning point!!  We delivered 1,600 pounds of grade 3 fiber to Pendleton Woolen Mills about three weeks ago.  Pendleton just let us know that the finish date for this run of blankets is December 4.  Supporters of the project may pre-order blankets at this time and we plan on shipping December 5th to all farms who have prepaid.
 
Again, thanks to all our supporters.  Last season's experimental run of blankets were "ok", but nothing to write home about.  The ABP has made changes in our sorting process, and Pendleton has made three major and several minor changes in their process.  This year's blankets will be softer, thicker and have a nicer finished edge.  We are using a herringbone pattern for this run.  Colors will be beige and bay-black.
 
Check out our website for details on payment of fiber.  The next website update should be complete within two weeks.  At that time, there will be access to the ABP contract for payment for your fiber.  This is our dream come true, a 100% American, 100% natural product from American alpacas and to bring value to American alpaca fiber.
 
Peter & Carol Lundberg
Alpaca Blanket Project
10868 Siegmund Rd SE
Stayton, OR  97383
 
503-551-5015
www.AlpacaBlanketProject.com
AlpacaBlanketProject@yahoo.com
 
 

 


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posted by Chaddo at 6:44 AM 0 comments

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RE: [AlpacaTalk] Re: Alpaca Carpets and Rugs made in Texas

 

            Thank you, everyone who responded.  WOW, that little mill has many many fans!  I am anxious to have something made. 

            Also, has anyone ever made a latch hook rug with their farm logo on it.  I am talking about using alpaca, of course. (is there anything else of such high quality- I think not!)  I am really intrigued with the idea of making one with our farm logo.  Of course, it might behoove me to try something simpler, at first.

            I just finished my first hat made of yarn I spun…….a “very interesting” look. LOL!  I think the term is “OVERspun”.  Oh well…..just learning and it will come with experience. 

            Thanks again, everyone. 

 

Laura Roberts

R Half Pint Farm

Spotsylvania, VA 

 

From: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of sansuiau7700
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:13 AM
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Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Re: Alpaca Carpets and Rugs made in Texas

 

 

I believe that it is
Ingrid's Custom Hand Woven Inc

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posted by Chaddo at 6:19 AM 0 comments

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[AlpacaTalk] Re: Alpaca Carpets and Rugs made in Texas

 

I believe that it is
Ingrid's Custom Hand Woven Inc

http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~llama/ingrid/index.html

--- In AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com, "Laura A. Roberts" <laura0554@...> wrote:
>
> Can anyone tell me the name or website of the Texas location where you can
> send 2nd and 3rds for rug manufacturing? I have seen some of their work but
> can't remember their name?? Thanks!
>
>
>
> Laura Roberts
>
> R Half Pint Farm
>
> Spotsylvania, VA
>

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posted by Chaddo at 6:13 AM 0 comments