In-Depth Study

I heard back today from the people who look over the In-depth studies, and they suggested that I resubmit a proposal using more spinning methods. I really thought that the study I chose would help other spinners find uses for their angora fiber that was too short or webbed. Over the past ten years of rabbit raising I have seen large amounts of the felting grade angora go to waste, so even if the topic does not get approved, I would like to come up with new and creative ways to use this product.

Does anyone have any creative ideas for a in-depth study????? I think my creative juices are running low....... hopefully tomorrow I will be recharged.

You have heard enough about me..... how are your lives going??

This month the roving that I sent to the mill (using the alpaca donated) is now ready to be spun. I will post pictures next week.

Until then, Mallory Stack

In-Depth Study Proposal Submission Form

Below is the submitted In-Depth study for level six:

Uses for Felting Grade Angora

Fibers to be used: Angora (raised), merino (bought)
Spinning methods: Worsted (Z twist - S twist ply)
Finishing methods: Knitting, Felting,

Samples or end products (describe how many and what they will be):

I would like to create one of each of the following items showing the uses of Felting Angora:

Shoe/Boot Liners (felted)
Designer Yarn
Purse (spun, knitted, and felted)
Flies for fly fishing
Christmas Bulb (stuffed with chunky yarn)
Handwarmers (spun and knitted)

How will the objective be accomplished (briefly describe what you intend to do):

I realized how much angora is wasted because it had felted on the animal or it was too short in length, so I chose to focus my study on the uses for felting angora. My goal for this study is to come up with uses to turn a waste product into a profit. This study will use many methods in order to complete this project.

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This study has been turned in and I will start as soon as it is approved.

Email me if you have any more ideas that you would think would improve this study.

Contest Winners Announced!

Millennial Way Farm for the first time ever sponsored the "Why I Want A German Angora" Contest Giveaway. We are planning on hosting this contest yearly, so please check back often.
We would like to thank all those who participated in the 2011 Spring contest! The winners entries can be found under the "Spring Winners" page on the "Why I Want A German Contest". We will be sure to take pictures of the winners with their new angoras later this year.

1st Place Best Overall - Erin Smith (Hillsboro, Texas)
                     One Free Full German Buck w/Pedigree***

1st Place Most Creative Idea - Mike Burns (Sherwood, Arkansas)
                      One Free Full German Buck w/Pedigree***

2nd Place - E. Marie Lawler (Bloomingdale, Ohio)
                   50% Off of a Full German Angora Buck of choice***

3rd Place - Melody Conatser (Mountain View, Arkansas)
                   25% Off of a Full German Angora Buck of choice***

4th Place - Beverly McConnell (Havana, Arkansas)
                  10% Off of a Full German Angora Buck of choice &  two ounces of White Prime Clip Angora***

***All winners will chose from the available Angoras offered on our blog.

Thanks for all of your support and for making our first ever contest such a sucess.

Make sure to add Millennial Way Farm to your favorite networks! You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Ravelry, Blogger, YouTube and more!

Thanks, Mallory Stack @ Millennial Way Farm

Contest Update

Only 10 days left! Be sure to submit your entry soon. Good luck!

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Email for more details on delivery out West this Summers.

Angora Rabbit Giveaway

Check out this awesome video made by Millennial Way Farm for their "Why I Want A German Angora" contest/giveaway!

Giveaway Video

"Why I Want A German Angora" - NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES!

Millennial Way Farm in now accepting entries and we want to hear from YOU! Make sure to submit your entries. This contest closes March 15th 2011. Send all entries to our email (millennialway@yahoo.com). Entries can be either submitted as a written report or short video.


We hope you will join us.... please feel free to post comments.