Alpaca fiber mill in Minnesota offering custom yarn processing
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About Grumpelstiltskin’s Fiber Mill
Grumpelstiltskin's Fiber Mill is a specialized camelid fiber processing facility located in Culver, Minnesota. They offer comprehensive sorting, washing, picking, carding, spinning, plying, and skeining services for alpaca fiber, transforming raw fiber into premium yarn products. The mill operates by appointment only due to the loud and potentially dangerous equipment, ensuring proper shutdown procedures for client arrivals. With over 40 years of combined experience, they provide custom processing options including farm blends, animal-specific yarn, and various weight categories from fingering to bulky.
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Fiber Types
Alpaca, Llama
Location
Minnesota
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
Based on incoming weight, they calculate all processing prices. They reserve the right to refuse any fiber for reasons including excessive vegetable matter, bugs, mites, moths, or unprocessable staple length. Contact Grumpelstiltskin's Fiber Mill to discuss specific project requirements and current capacity availability.
How long does processing take?
Processing time varies based on the specific services requested and current queue volume. They operate by appointment only, with typical hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Contact Grumpelstiltskin's Fiber Mill for current scheduling estimates.
What fiber types do they work with?
At this time they only accept camelid fiber, as they do not have a scouring system for lanolin-containing fiber. They specialize exclusively in alpaca processing. Contact Grumpelstiltskin's Fiber Mill to confirm they can handle your specific fiber.
What services and products do they offer?
They offer sorting, washing, picking at $12/lb, hand sorting at $40/hour, additional wash at $4/lb, carding to roving or batts at $27/lb, cored yarn at $30/lb, and fingering to bulky weights at $38/lb with 2, 3, and 4 ply options. Contact Grumpelstiltskin's Fiber Mill for complete pricing.
Do they offer custom processing?
They specialize in custom processing and are happy to work with clients to determine the best approach for each project. Services range from washing only to complete yarn production, with options for farm blends or processing by individual animal. Contact Grumpelstiltskin's Fiber Mill to discuss custom project needs.
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