The Journey from Fleece to Roving: How Moe Acres Turns Raw Fiber into Artisan-Quality Roving

Welcome to Moe Acres, LLC Fiber Mill and Farm, where tradition meets craftsmanship in fiber processing. We specialize in turning raw fleece from alpacas and goats into beautifully crafted roving ready for spinning or felting. But what exactly goes into transforming fleece into the high-quality fiber products you love? Let's take you behind the scenes.

What Is Carding and Why Is It Important?

Carding is the first major step in fiber preparation. It involves combing raw fleece to remove tangles, align the fibers, and blend colors or different fiber types. This process ensures a smooth, consistent fiber texture that's perfect for hand-spinning.

At Moe Acres, we use the state-of-the-art Jumbo Carder from Brother Drum to deliver exceptional results for every batch of fleece.

From Card to Roving: The Magic Transformation

After carding, we take the fiber a step further by pulling it into continuous strands called roving. This format is highly sought after by fiber artists because it makes spinning easier and more consistent.

Why You’ll Love Our Card to Roving Process:

• Custom Fiber Blends: Want alpaca blended with wool or mohair? We can make it happen.
• Color Transitions: Smooth gradients and artistic color combinations come to life through our expert carding techniques.
• Ready to Spin: No prep required — just grab your roving and start spinning.

Why Farm-Sourced Fiber Matters

When you purchase roving or fiber services from Moe Acres, you're supporting a sustainable, farm-to-craft business. We source much of our fiber directly from our own farm, including high-quality alpacas and soon, Icelandic sheep and angora goats.

By keeping the entire process on the farm, we ensure quality control and maintain eco-friendly practices such as composting and rotational grazing.

How to Work with Moe Acres Fiber Mill

We offer a range of services, including:

• Card to Roving Services: Convert your carded batts into smooth, spinnable roving.
• Blended Fiber Roving Packs: Shop custom blends of farm-sourced fiber.
• Custom Orders: Let us know what you need, and we’ll make it happen!

 

At Moe Acres, we’re passionate about bringing artisan-quality fiber to spinners, felters, and fiber enthusiasts across the country. Whether you need custom roving or a unique fiber blend, we’ve got you covered.

Ready to take your fiber project to the next level? Contact us today or browse our shop to get started!