Whether you’re a fellow spinner, felter or crafts person - sometimes it’s fun to try out a new type of fiber! Every Friday, the Fiesta Cat blog will feature a different type of fiber with a little FAQ & also a special Friday Fiber Sale!!
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FRIDAY FIBER SALE:
Alpaca Fiber TRIO - $8.50 / 3 oz. (Reg. $12)
->Less than $3/oz! Great deal to sample for spinning, felting or crafting projects!! & Once you go alpaca…you won’t want to go back!! 
(*Fiber Sale price valid Fri 3/2/12)
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One of my favorite things about the alpaca fiber that I spin (…& also offer through the Fiesta Cat Online Shop), is that it is local to me and I am able to share a personal connection with both the animal and the farmer. Sourcing eco-friendly, local & sustainable options is very important to me and I am very happy to be able to pass on such a wonderful product and story to buyers for their own spinning, felting & crafting projects!
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Alpaca Fiber Facts:
Did you know….
*Alpaca fiber is hypoallergenic, which means over 95% of the population will be able to wear it without a reaction or irritation
*There is no lanolin in alpaca fiber
*Alpaca fiber is considered a luxury fiber, extremely soft, with many benefits
*4x as insulating as wool – not necessarily hotter, just maintains your temperature better (i.e. -warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer)
*Drys faster than wool, wicks away moisture more efficiently
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FAQ:
Q: Can you felt with alpaca fiber?
A: Yes! Any natural fiber will be able to felt using traditional wet or needle-felting techniques.
Q: Awww, baby alpaca fiber! How cute! I want that!!
A: While it does sound more appealing and has the *adorable* factor – in most cases “baby” refers the the “grade” or softness of the fiber. The alpaca fiber available thru Fiesta Cat Yarn Co. is all generally baby grade or higher.
Q: Can you dye alpaca fiber?
A: Yes! All of the alpaca fiber from Fiesta Cat Yarn Co. has been un-treated and is ready for your dyeing, spinning, felting or crafting pleasures!! Alpaca fiber takes dye very well & I’ve had success dyeing it with several different techniques.
Q: How often are alpacas sheared?
A: In the US, generally alpacas are shorn once a year, towards the end of Spring/beginning of Summer.
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FRIDAY FIBER SALE:
Alpaca Fiber TRIO - $8.50 / 3 oz. (Reg. $12)
->Less than $3/oz! Great deal to sample for spinning, felting or crafting projects!! & Once you go alpaca…you won’t want to go back!!
(*Fiber Sale price valid Fri 3/2/12)
