Millcast Episode 185: Goodbye to Second Winter and Raspberry

Millcast Episode 185: Goodbye to Second Winter and Raspberry

On this week’s Millcast, we’re wishing a happy retirement to Making Tracks: Second Winter and Roots: Raspberry (both DK and Lite). Don’t miss your last chance to snag these beloved colorways before they’re gone for good. Plus, Peggy takes you behind the scenes for a mill tour and shares a sneak peek at next week’s new colorway — Roots: Lilac. 00:00 - Start 00:32 - Peggy’s knitting update 01:10 - Congratulations to Eileen’s daughter and son-in-law! 02:23 - The Lambert siblings Murder Mystery party 04:38 - Last chance for Raspberry and Second Winter 06:22 - Mill tour 12:36 - Coming soon: Roots Lilac (Launching June 9th) 13:25 - Join us for an open house! Mentioned in the Millcast: * Retiring Colorways: Raspberry and Second Winter * What Peggy just finished knitting: Rhue Sweater by Rebeca Cloe (The CreaBrea) - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhue-sweater [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhue-sweater] * Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com [https://junctionfibermill.com] * Open House: Sat, June 20th from 10am-1pm * Open House: Sat, July 4th from 10am-1pm

Millcast Episode 184: Very Cherry + The Woolly Thistle

Tune in to this episode of the Millcast for a Very special product, and a very special guest. We kick off with this week's launch - a re-run of the colorway you voted for us to bring back, Roots: Very Cherry! This time, we spun it up in both DK and Sport weights. Then, we bring on a very special guest, Corinne Tomlinson, founder and fearless leader of The Woolly Thistle. Chapters:Intro - 00:00Re-Introducing Roots: Very Cherry - 00:38Showing off some new fiber - 02:58Interview with Corinne Tomlinson, Founder of the Woolly Thistle - 06:26Rhinebeck Knit-Along Update - 36:28Upcoming Events - 38:27Mentioned in the Millcast: * Roots: Very Cherry (DK Weight) - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-very-cherry* Roots LITE: Very Cherry (Sport Weight) - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-lite-very-cherry* The Woolly Thistle - https://thewoollythistle.com/

Millcast Episode 183: Farm Fresh Gotland + Meet Leah

On this week’s Millcast we’re celebrating Leah’s 4th anniversary at Junction Fiber Mill! 🎉 Leah is one of our incredibly talented Mill Workers with some serious mechanical and spinning skills. We’re also introducing our Farm Fresh Gotland yarn — a beautifully woolly blend of 70% Gotland and 30% Montadale Cheviot. This limited edition is full of the rich texture and natural beauty that we love in a farm yarn. Launching today at 10am ET. 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Happy 4th anniversary at JFM to Leah! 02:32 - An exciting morning at the mill 04:17 - Introducing Farm Fresh Gotland Blend (70% Gotland 30% Montadale Cheviot) 06:36 - Mill Tour 08:51 - A sneak peek at next week’s launch 09:14 - What Leah’s reading 12:40 - What Leah’s knitting 15:36 - Peggy’s knitting progress 17:38 - Join us for our Open House! (Sat, May 23rd 10am-1pm) Mentioned in the Millcast: * Farm Fresh Gotland (70% Gotland 30% Montadale Cheviot) * Leah’s book recommendation: Threads of Empire by Dorothy Armstrong - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/MWp_c1qAP1z8AwTX2vGm2g [https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/MWp_c1qAP1z8AwTX2vGm2g] * What Leah’s knitting:  LO·KI by Lív Ulven - https://www.ravelry.co [https://www.ravelry.co] m/patterns/library/loki-cardigan [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/loki-cardigan] * What Peggy’s knitting: Rhue Sweater by Rebeca Cloe (The CreaBrea) - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhue-sweater [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhue-sweater] * Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com [https://junctionfibermill.com] * Open House: Sat, May 23rd from 10am-1pm

Millcast Episode 182: Mystery Bags

Grab a mystery bag this week filled with surprise yarn and one of three surprise goodies — 20% off your next JFM order, a copy of Three Bags Full by Leonie Swan, or our adorable sheep stickers! Plus, meet Ben Ogden — Olympic Silver Medalist, Vermonter, and knitter! 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Weekend recap + thank you for joining us at Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival! 01:11 - What Todd’s wearing 05:36 - Mystery Bags: Launching today at 10am ET 08:00 - Meet Ben Ogden: Olympic silver-medalist, Vermonter, and knitter! 36:41 - Checking in with the sheep at Savage Hart Farm 42:25 - Come back next week for Farm Fresh Gotland 44:31 - Come by our next open house - Sat, May 23rd Memorial Day weekend Mentioned in the Millcast: * Mystery Bags * What Todd’s wearing: Dustland Sweater by Stephen West - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dustland-sweater [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dustland-sweater] * Ben Ogden’s Mittens: Joan Mittens by Isabella Brewer - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/joan-mittens?buy=1 [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/joan-mittens?buy=1] * Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com [https://junctionfibermill.com] * Open House: Sat, May 23rd from 10am-1pm

Millcast Episode 180: Mother's Day Gift Bundles

Junction Fiber Mill has you covered for Mother’s Day gift ideas! Get your tissues ready—Eileen shares her heartwarming side of how Peggy and Amanda first met. Plus, catch the latest update from lambing season at Savage Hart Farm. 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Hi Eileen! 02:38 - Mother’s Day Gift Bundles 04:29 - Eileen’s part in the story of Peggy and Amanda’s meeting 17:08 - More lambing at Savage Hart Farm 22:31 - Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival this weekend! 22:59 - Congrats to Eileen’s daughter on her wedding day! 23:48 - Happy Mother’s Day! Mentioned in the Millcast: * Mother’s Day Gift Bundles * Maggie Burton’s brand Mae by Hand - https://www.maebyhand.com [https://www.maebyhand.com/] * What Peggy’s wearing: Hudson Valley Cider by Thea Colman - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hudson-valley-cider [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hudson-valley-cider] * Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events [https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events]   * Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival: Sat-Sun, May 2-3