Our Story
Why a fiber mill? Hendy Appleton has had a passion for fiber arts since her teenage years, learning to knit during her time as an exchange student in Belgium. In 2023, she brought some pygora fiber to Rodger Family Farm for processing, where Donalee Rodger posed a simple question: "Have you ever thought of having your own fiber mill?" This idea blossomed in 2024 when the Appleton children struggled to find work, and Hendy faced a job layoff. Hendy has the fiber knowledge - the kids have the will to work and learn - let's do this!
Our Team
Our Principles
We believe in the three core ethics of permaculture: Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share. We practice these beliefs in our business in the following ways:
Earth Care
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Solar powered mill
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Near-zero waste - reduce, reuse, recycle
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Scrap fiber becomes compost
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Sustainable gardening and foraging practices
People Care
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Hate has no home here
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Active member of local fiber arts groups and guilds
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Demos of spinning for local museums and schools
Fair Share
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We work with local sheep owners who have no use for their fiber to process and sell products that support local charitable causes
Memberships & Associations
We are proud and grateful to be associated with the following organizations that support fiber arts and artists: