Alpaca Quilting Batts

I sent some of the Boys fibre to the mill on Salt Spring Island, BC to be processed into quilting batts. The batts are a blend id 80% alpaca and 20% wool. The wool is added to give loft to the batt. Each batt is approximately 18 inches wide by 40 inches long and weighs 240 grams. I have sorted the batts by colour. I have them for sale at our Wednesday Garden Gates.

Shearing Time

The boys (our alpacas) were recently sheared. They have their new summer look. We say they have their Peruvian Poddle cuts. I have sent their 'seconds' cut to the Gulf Island Spinning Mill on Salt Spring Island to be processed to quilting batting. I will take their Blankets to Anna Runnings mill in Bowser to be processed with silk and wool to a 2 ply worsted yarn. These products will be available for sale late summer. I will keep you posted. In the meanwhile, come and visit our Boys at Starry Night Meadows Farm.