How to Place an Order
- All fiber processing orders are filled on a first come first serve basis. To schedule your fiber processing, email [email protected] or call 919-522-4110.
- Download, print and fill out the fiber processing work order form and submit it with your fiber. Please include one order form in each batch of fiber. A "batch" is fiber that will be processed together, the same way as one order. This order form remains with your fiber throughout the entire process.
- Make sure you list a good contact phone number and email address if possible.
- Once your fiber is skirted and (if you choose) washed, pack it into plastic bags. Use 1 bag per fleece if you wish the fleeces to be processed separately. If your fiber will be processed as one big batch, you may send multiple fleeces per bag). Don’t forget to include a work order form in each bag to be processed. Provide precise information on how you would like that bag of fiber to be processed.
- Do not seal your fleece in a plastic bag. Just loosely twist the top of the bag closed so that it can still "breathe".
- Shipping is charged not only by weight but also by dimensions. To get the best shipping deal, you can decrease the size of your package if you remove some of the air. Compress or pack down the fiber to maximize the amount of fiber in the shipping box. One way to do this is to use a vacuum hose. Be careful not to suck up your fiber. Place the vacuum hose into the bag of fiber (a sock held around the vacuum hose with a rubber band will help protect your fiber), and remove some of the air until the pack is compressed and smaller. Seal it with a rubber band or twist tie, and place it into a mailing box.
- Be sure to tape the box securely, in case your fiber expands during shipping!
- Address the box and send it to us. We look forward to receiving your fiber!
(Email [email protected] or call 919-522-4110 to schedule a drop-off time.)
If we are at a festival or traveling in your area, you can make arrangements to meet us to drop off or pick up fiber.
Shipping - Send fiber any way that is the least expensive for you.
Ship Fiber to:
Call or email for shipping address.
If we know your fiber is on the way, we will keep a look out for it and let you know when it has arrived.
- Upon receipt, you will receive a courtesy call or email to confirm your fiber arrived at the mill.
- We will confirm the order with you and provide an estimate. A deposit may be requested.
- Call if you have questions about processing your fiber…….We don’t want you to waste money shipping fiber that we can’t process. If you have any doubt of the suitability of your fiber for processing you can send us a small sample and we will gladly evaluate it at no charge.
- We can also help you make informed choices about processing, blending and spinning. If you are not sure what processing options are best for your fiber, feel free to email or call and we can discuss processing options with you.
- For your best interest, we reserve the right to refuse any fiber that does not meet our quality standards and ability to process it professionally.
- If any fiber sent to us is matted or felted together, it will be returned to you at your expense, without processing.
- If we can’t spin your fiber after being processed, we will contact you with an explanation why and your fiber will be returned as roving and charged as such.
We look forward to helping you with all of your fiber processing needs.
Shepherd's Gate Fiber Mill
110 Boardwalk Dr.
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 522-4110
Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep… whoever enters through me will be saved. John 10:7&9
110 Boardwalk Dr.
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 522-4110
Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep… whoever enters through me will be saved. John 10:7&9
