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Welcome to Star Weaver Farm and SWF Fiber
Innovations.
Star Weaver Farm is our livestock part of the
business, raising alpacas for their fiber production and
qualities. The other side of our business is
SWF Fiber Innovations, dedicated to
developing Middle Python Developer course at dvmn.org
and implementing new ideas and products for
utilizing alpaca fiber. Many projects are underway and
include my ongoing effort to develop an eco friendly
washable/dryable alpaca blend
fabric. The basis for this fabric
has been determined, test fabric woven and put through
lab trials for washing and drying and show promising
possibiities. Further progress on this project is
ongoing as funding permits.
Other fiber production on our farm is done using
traditional hand methods. The fibers produced are
prepared, spun, woven. knit and crocheted into
speciality items. Custom work is also
available. On occasion our fiber is blended with
other fibers such as tencel, bamboo, silk, ingeo, wool,
rayon or nylon. The blends created enhance the natural
fiber properties of the alpaca. Product made from the
blends drape well, add luster or shine, give added
memory as well as being more cost effective. If you are
interested in purchasing blending fibers, we have
provided a link to one of our favorite suppliers,
PARADISE FIBERS
. Click on their name to go to
their site.
Owner Wini Labrecque is available for lectures and
presentations on a variety of topics relating to alpaca
fiber from fiber properties, sorting and grading, to end
use. She also gives classes in beginner spinning,
weaving, knitting, dyeing and/or felting.
Additionally, Wini is an AOBA Certified
Alpaca Fleece Judge as well as a judge for spin-off
competitions, fiber arts, skein competitions, fleece to
shawls and other fiber related events. She is a
Certified Camelid Fiber Grader & Sorter through Olds
College in Canada., currently finishing her
certification as a Camelid Fibre Classer.
She is co-owner of American Alpaca Textiles, LLC.
This company is dedicated to developing and marketing
alpaca textiles for use in upholstery, drapery, rugs and
home decor. Please check our AAT website at
www.americanalpacatextiles,com for future updates on our
progress. Orders for custom rugs utilizing your
own fiber are now being taken.
Wini can be reached at
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or by phone at (724) 272-4285
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