I owned a yarn store in rural Pennsylvania from 2007-2012. My customers were quite discerning and were always looking for something unique. When considering what to bring in each season, I often wondered what it would be like to create my own yarn line – in colors and weights that my customers were looking for. Could I manufacture yarn that closely matched customer requests? Not only would they be happy, but I could also maximize my profits.
In 2011, my husband and I opened our own fiber mill. I continued to develop the idea of customizable yarn and today it is a reality! Ewe Brand It allows yarn shop owners, indie dyers and small wholesale companies to develop yarns specific to their needs and give them greater control of retail profits.
We offer the ability to let you completely customize yarn. You will be able to pick the fiber and blends that best fit your needs and budget. Each of our clients chooses their own exclusive blend and spinning specifications. Even if you choose to use super washed merino the yarn size and put up will be yours alone. We will work with you every step of the way in choosing fiber and blends all while keeping budget in mind.
Leadtimes:
Turn around times will vary depending on time of year and where sourced fiber is coming from. In general the first initial order from conception to finished product will take 6-8 weeks. Subsequent orders will go faster 4-6 week approx. Once we have established a regular line of yarn and have can buy in larger quantities of fiber from our sources, lead times and pricing can both decrease in time and price.
Samples:
I am happy to send you samples of my own line that I sell. It is a 100% merino Dk weight using pre-dyed comb top wool. Because we customize yarn lines to individual customers I don’t keep samples in house. That said I can purchase the fiber / fiber blends in small amounts and make custom samples.
Minimums and Pricing:
All orders are:
1.) 100 skeins that weigh approximately 100 grams each.
2.) The 100 skeins are one type of fiber or blend of fibers.
3.) The 100 skeins are one weight/ size of yarn.
Pricing:
Is Broken down into 2 payments.
1.) The cost of the fiber per 100 gram skein, these prices will vary depending on choice of fiber or fiber blend.
2. The mill service fee. These dollar amounts are based on the size of yarn on a 100 gram skein.