Minnesota fiber mill specializing in camelid fiber processing into yarn and roving
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Website
grumpelstiltskinsfibermill.com
About Grumpelstiltskin’s Fiber Mill
Located in Culver, Minnesota, Grumpelstiltskin's Fiber Mill transforms raw camelid fiber into premium yarn, roving, and batts. The mill offers comprehensive processing services including sorting, washing, picking, carding, spinning, plying, and skeining or coning. They specialize in handling alpaca and llama fiber with multiple yarn weights available from fingering to bulky, including lopi. Pricing ranges from $12 per pound for basic sorting and washing to $38 per pound for finished yarn, with optional fiber separator services at $10 per pound per pass. The facility operates by appointment only due to the loud and dangerous equipment, and customers are encouraged to drop off fiber in person or arrange shipping.
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Fiber Types
Alpaca, Llama
Location
Minnesota
Frequently Asked Questions
What fiber types do they process?
Grumpelstiltskin's Fiber Mill only accepts camelid fiber, including alpaca and llama. They do not have a scouring system for lanolin-containing fiber such as sheep wool. Customers with camelid fiber can contact the mill to discuss processing options and pricing.
What services and yarn options are available?
The mill offers sorting, washing, picking, carding to roving or batts, and spinning to yarn in fingering, sport, DK, worsted, bulky, and lopi weights. They provide 2, 3, and 4 ply options (4 ply additional $4 per pound), with skeining or coning available. Contact Grumpelstiltskin's Fiber Mill for complete service details.
How can I get my fiber to the mill?
Customers can drop off fiber in person at the Culver, Minnesota location (their favorite method), ship their fiber, or meet them at alpaca shows. The mill recommends scheduling appointments for drop-offs and pickups since the equipment must be properly shut down for safety. Contact Grumpelstiltskin's Fiber Mill to make arrangements.
What if I am unsure about what processing I need?
Grumpelstiltskin's Fiber Mill is happy to help customers understand all available options. They offer everything from basic washing to finished yarn production and can process farm blends or process by individual animal. Contact Grumpelstiltskin's Fiber Mill to discuss your specific project requirements.
What are the current pricing details?
Sorting, washing, and picking is $12 per pound including 15 minutes of hand sorting. Carding to roving or batts is $27 per pound. Cored yarn is $30 per pound, and full spinning to yarn is $38 per pound. Hand sorting is $40 per hour. Cones are $1.50 each. Contact Grumpelstiltskin's Fiber Mill for a complete quote.
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