I have a variety of colors and textures of alpaca fleece, from cloud-soft baby fiber to sturdier old-gal fleece great for outerwear, rugs or similar use. Prices depend on quality and volume purchased - this listed price is a deposit, contact me for samples and colors/amounts/prices available. I have both skirted and unskirted fiber available - unlike sheep wool, alpaca doesn't need to be washed until the final product - it is so clean! Skirted fleece has had the short and lesser quality bits removed, along with the hay, pine needles, and occasional stick :)
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I have a variety of colors and textures of alpaca fleece, from cloud-soft baby fiber to sturdier old-gal fleece great ... more

These reusable shopping bags are made from woven plastic feed sacks. I choose sacks with nice pictures, and cut and sew them into a sturdy bag with handles. The bags vary slightly in size and shape, about 15" wide and 14" tall, and the bottom is sewn approximately 6-8" wide to easily accommodate lots of items. The straps can comfortably sling over a shoulder, and these bags are very sturdy! If you have a preference for a particular bag pictured, contact me for availability or custom sewing.
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These reusable shopping bags are made from woven plastic feed sacks. I choose sacks with nice pictures, and cut and ... more

100% wool balls that replace dryer sheets, fabric softener, and cut drying times by up to 40%! Similar to putting tennis balls in the dryer with jeans, these balls keep the clothes moving around to dry faster, and in doing so keep them from getting stiff. These are alpaca fiber on the inside, with hand-dyed sheep wool outside - I have more of the alpaca but the sheep wool felts tighter and reduces the chance of shedding. If you have a color preference (or dislike), add a note - otherwise I'll give you some combination of 3 colors. I have a variety of colors, as well as the natural cream color of the sheep wool. These are a great alternative to the chemicals in both the fabric softener and dryer sheets, and will lower electric demands - clothes dryers are one of the largest users of household electricity - quickly paying for themselves! A friend once experimented by not using her dryer for one month - she saved $100 on her electric bill that month. A conservative 25% reduction in that bill by using the dryer balls is more than the cost of the set of balls - per month! Not to mention the cost of the softener and dryer sheets...
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100% wool balls that replace dryer sheets, fabric softener, and cut drying times by up to 40%! Similar to putting ... more

For crafting or hair extensions (yes evidently this is a thing)... We believe that, if we will continue being meat eaters, we should try to use as much of the animal as possible. Our birds are raised organically and free-range in our woods. Feathers have been hand-harvested, machine washed several times in hot water and laundry detergent, and hand-sorted. Our feathers are not dyed or bleached, and remain their natural color. **These feathers are 3" or larger in length, in good shape, and in general are soft and delicate.** For more information on our farming practices and our birds, please see our blog at grandmothermountainorganics.wordpress.com
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For crafting or hair extensions (yes evidently this is a thing)... We believe that, if we will continue being meat ... more

For crafting, or making your own pillow or jacket stuffing... We believe that, if we will continue being meat eaters, we should try to use as much of the animal as possible. Our birds are raised organically and free-range in our woods. Feathers have been hand-harvested, machine washed several times in hot water and laundry detergent, and hand-sorted. Our feathers are not dyed or bleached, and remain their natural color. The bulk feathers selection include all feathers that don't make the cut in the other selections due to size, and in general are soft and delicate. (We have thrown away noticeably damaged ones.) For more information on our farming practices and our birds, please see our blog at grandmothermountainorganics.wordpress.com
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For crafting, or making your own pillow or jacket stuffing... We believe that, if we will continue being meat eaters, ... more

For crafting. We believe that, if we will continue being meat eaters, we should try to use as much of the animal as possible. Our birds are raised organically and free-range in our woods. Feathers have been hand-harvested, machine washed several times in hot water and laundry detergent, and hand-sorted. Our feathers are not dyed or bleached, and remain their natural color (in this case brown/black, and some black/iridescent green). **These quill feathers are 5" or larger in length.** For more information on our farming practices and our birds, please see our blog at grandmothermountainorganics.wordpress.com
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For crafting. We believe that, if we will continue being meat eaters, we should try to use as much of ... more

Thick, warm 100% alpaca mittens are knitted and then felted. I knit the wrist in non-shrinking Suri alpaca yarn so it stays stretchy. I currently have white, black, and red-brown yarn, specify size and color and I can have them made in 1-3 weeks. I can also put on Solace Farm raised, butchered, and tanned leather palms for an additional $10.
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Thick, warm 100% alpaca mittens are knitted and then felted. I knit the wrist in non-shrinking Suri alpaca yarn so ... more

Sheep wool is a classic material for pillows - it's naturally soft and springy, warm in winter but cool in summer, and best of all has no chemicals! This is a medium-sized pillow, it is just a bit smaller than a standard pillowcase, and it is a medium firmness. This pillow is made from the fleece of my milking sheep Juniper - she will get sheared soon and I will have 1 to 2 more pillows from that fleece, but for now this one is it! If you are allergic to lanolin, contact me about an alpaca-wool pillow - they are hypo-allergenic! If you'd like to see the pillow before purchasing, contact me and I'll bring it to the market for you to see and squeeze.
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Sheep wool is a classic material for pillows - it's naturally soft and springy, warm in winter but cool in ... more

Sheep wool is a classic material for pillows - it's naturally soft and springy, warm in winter but cool in summer, and best of all has no chemicals! This is a travel or child-sized pillow, and it is a medium firmness. This pillow is made from the fleece of my milking sheep Juniper - she has just been shorn, and eventually I will get her new fleece cleaned and processed, but until then, this is it! Her fleece is my worst one for spinning yarn - thick and coarse fibers - but that makes it the most resilient and springy for pillows. If you are allergic to lanolin, contact me about an alpaca-wool pillow - they are hypo-allergenic! If you'd like to see the pillow before purchasing, contact me and I'll bring it to the market for you to see and squeeze.
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Sheep wool is a classic material for pillows - it's naturally soft and springy, warm in winter but cool in ... more

Thick, warm knitted-then-felted slippers are custom-made to fit you, and will form to fit your foot even better with wearing. The slippers are made from either 100% alpaca wool, from our pacas here at Solace Farm, or 100% sheepwool from our sheep here as well. Alpaca wool is several times warmer than sheep's wool and doesn't itch, while sheep wool is also warm, and I think felts a little tighter. The slippers have goat or cow leather soles from our own animals, tanned here at Solace Farm. I have white, fawn, brown, chocolate, and gray yarn available, and I can dye a variety of shades - just let me know what you'd like! Because these are hand-knit for you, there will be a 1-3 week turnaround on delivery. When you order, I will email you to confirm details like size, wool type, and color.
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Thick, warm knitted-then-felted slippers are custom-made to fit you, and will form to fit your foot even better with wearing. ... more

Adorable 100% alpaca stuffed animals. The outside is knitted and felted, then snugly stuffed with loose alpaca wool as well. Specify alpaca, lamb, or chicken. If I have one on hand I can deliver immediately, if not I can have one made in 1-3 weeks. I have a variety of colors available, from white and gray to fawn, brown and black. Stop by my table at the market to see samples in person, or email me for a picture.
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Adorable 100% alpaca stuffed animals. The outside is knitted and felted, then snugly stuffed with loose alpaca wool as well. ... more

Summer Fields has a variety of whole raw fleeces available from Gulf Coast Native, Polypay, Romney, and cross bred sheep. You can view what is currently available on our Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SummerFieldsFibers . Add this to your cart of you would like to talk to Jess about what fleeces are available. In general, fleeces are $10 per pound.
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Summer Fields has a variety of whole raw fleeces available from Gulf Coast Native, Polypay, Romney, and cross bred sheep. ... more