Lazy Meadows Fiber Mill
Hughesville, PA
Full-service fiber mill in Hughesville, PA offering yarn, roving, felt and custom processing
Turnaround
6 months
Minimum Order
6 lbs per run (2 lbs 8 oz for yarn, 1 lb 8 oz for roving/batting)
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About Lazy Meadows Fiber Mill
Lazy Meadows Alpacas & Fiber Mill is a full-service fiber processing facility located in Hughesville, Pennsylvania. They transform raw fiber into premium yarn, roving, batting, felt, and rug yarn for customers across the USA. The mill operates on a 55-acre family farm and offers personalized small-batch processing with flexible service options. Pricing is based on finished weight, and customers appreciate their commitment to quality and affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
ANSWER: Lazy Meadows requires a minimum of 6 pounds per run. For yarn production, the minimum is 2 pounds 8 ounces washed weight, and for roving or batting, the minimum is 1 pound 8 ounces. They offer free blending of multiple fleeces to meet minimums, or customers can add blending material to reach the required weight. Contact Lazy Meadows Alpacas & Fiber Mill to discuss your project requirements.
How long does processing take?
ANSWER: Current processing backlog at Lazy Meadows is approximately 6 months from the time fiber reaches the mill. This timeframe may vary depending on seasonal demand. The mill provides updates on scheduling and works with customers to establish realistic delivery expectations. Contact Lazy Meadows Alpacas & Fiber Mill for current scheduling estimates.
What fiber types do they work with?
ANSWER: Lazy Meadows processes alpaca, wool, llama, mohair, goat, rabbit, and exotic fibers. They do not process merino, cormo, or CVM sheep fleeces. The mill offers separate processing forms for huacaya alpaca and wool versus superfine wool and exotics. Contact Lazy Meadows Alpacas & Fiber Mill to discuss your specific fiber type.
What services and products do they offer?
ANSWER: Lazy Meadows offers complete fiber processing including washing, picking, dehairing, carding, spinning, plying, and finishing into yarn, roving, batting, wet or needle felt, and rug yarn. Additional services include custom dyeing, cutting fiber at $9 per pound, and blending additives at $2 per pound. Prices are based on finished return weight. Contact Lazy Meadows Alpacas & Fiber Mill for complete pricing details.
Do they offer custom processing?
ANSWER: Lazy Meadows specializes in small batch custom processing tailored for fiber farmers and hand spinners. They will stop processing at any stage, so customers can request just washing or any specific service. Free blending of multiple fleeces is available to meet minimum requirements. Contact Lazy Meadows Alpacas & Fiber Mill to discuss your custom project needs.
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