FINGERS - Maine Angora Producers

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Acker’s Acres Angoras
Beth Acker & Mark Chabe
359 Gloucester Hill Road, New Gloucester, ME 04260
207-926-4921
Email: backer@maine.rr.com
Website: www.bunnyblend.com
28 years raising Angoras; currently have ~110 German and German-French
Hybrids, whites and many colors. I spin, knit, dye, give spinning & dyeing
lessons. Usually have for sale: Rabbits, fiber, yarn, kits & patterns,
handcrafted fashions and cages. Coming soon-Mark will be making spinning
wheels, grooming tables, skein winders, drop spindles
All About Angora/Points North Wool Farm Liz Grover
182 Temple Road, Temple, ME 04984
207-491-7155
Email: egrov@yahoo.com
15 years raising Angoras; currently have ~25 French & English Angoras.
Liz is a spinner and fiber artist who harvests wool from her own sheep, llama
and Angora rabbits. She processes the wool with traditional methods. In
addition to selling the raw wool, hand spun yarn, and jand made accessories,
she teaches all aspects of the traditional craft to individuals and groups of all
ages. Liz is always willing to consult with owners about Angora care.
Some of Maine's best French & English Angoras
Angelhare Rabbitry
Donna Blanchard
616 Convene Road, Sebago, ME 04029
207-787-2526
Email: dbangelhare@yahoo.com
3 years raising Angoras, currently have 5. Enjoy raising (and spoiling)
Angora rabbits for well socialized pets and for optimal fur bearing for
spinning. We sell babies in the spring & early fall. We specialize in
custom outdoor rabbit hutches at affordable prices. I will knit hats &
scarfs to order and would love to spin your dog’s fur.
Cormier’s Angoras
Sheri Cormier
194 Ward Road, Augusta, ME 04330
207-622-5036
Email: fiberrail@aol.com
Raises Germans Angoras. Spins and knits. Usually has rabbits, fiber
and yarn for sale.
CrowsRise Farm
Karen Cornell
205 Greenleaf Road, Anson, ME 04911
207-696-3345
Email: actnell@tds.net
website: www.crowsrisefarm.com
22 years raising Angoras; currently have 15 English.
Usually have for sale: rabbits, fiber, yarn, kits & patterns, garments. Since
1987 I have created fluffy warm yarns and garments from my English
Angora Rabbits. I comb the soft fur from them to handspin and handknit into
durable hand-washable clothing. 100% Angora or Angora blend yarns,
mittens, hats, sweaters, and more. Also felt hats. Custom made upon request.
I also will work with your dog hair.
Oasis Farm Fiber Mill
Diane Knowlen
266 Hidden Lake Road, Otisfield, ME 04270
207-539-4604
Email: dknowlen@gwi.net
20 years raising Angoras; currently have ~20 French x German & purebred
German Angoras.
I spin, knit & dye. Products for sale: Angora/wool blend yarn and rovings,
patterns, knitting kits and bunnies [in the warm months]. I have a set of MiniMills processing equipment and can process your fiber into roving or yarn as
you prefer.
Off The Wall Emporium
Basketful of Bunnies
Karen Hawkins
963 South High Street, Bridgton, ME 04009
207-647-3734
Email: fiber@offthewallemporium.com
Website: www.offthewallemporium.com
11 years raising Angoras; currently have 15 English, German, French &
French/German crosses. Show quality English Angoras for sale.
Breeds: English, French, Satin & German Hybrid Angoras
Products: angora fiber, angora yarn, hand spun, knit and woven items
Activities: spin, knit, dye, weave
Michaele Bailey
49 Pember Road, Levant, ME 04456
207-884-7065
Email: basketfulofbunnies@gmail.com
Building up herd of purebred German Angoras. French/German cross
Angoras in many colors for sale. Angora fiber always available.
Occasionally handspun yarn. Mittens knit to order.
The Barber’s Bunnies
Anna Barber
Maine Angora Producers.com
844 Waldoboro Road, Bremen, ME 04551
207-529-5977
Email: abarber@tidewater.net
9 years raising Angoras; currently have ~12 German Angoras (German
Import Lines) and hybrid colored Angoras. Usually have for sale: rabbits,
fiber, yarn and needle felted items.
Your Maine Source of Everything Angora
Quality Rabbits, Fiber, Yarn, and Handcrafted Fashions
PHF Custom Cages & Supplies
Mary Merriam
Perley Emery
150 Lake Street
64 Durgin Rd
Auburn Me 04210
S Paris, ME 04210
207-713-1311
207-743-9569
mmerry2@yahoo.com
phfcages@midmainecom
Website: www.phfcages.com
2 years raising Angoras; currently have 2 Germans, with more to come
Usually have for sale: rabbits, fiber, cages & supplies. For 9 years PHF Cages has
provided many breeders, from Maine to New York, with a wide variety of supplies
and cages for their rabbits and other small animals. We will gladly work to get you
started as a hobbyist or to outfit an intensive breeding program. We offer high
quality products at competitive prices.
Spinnakee’s Farm
Betty Stover
1180 Tasker Road, Augusta, ME 04330
207-622-5343
Email: Spinnakees@yahoo.com
Website: www.spinnakeesfarm.com
20 years raising Angoras, currently have ~ 20 Germans. Betty has been involved in
creating inspiration though fiber. Her barnyard is home to several varieties of fiber
producing animals: German Angora rabbits, a Cormo sheep, a Romney wether, Olde
English “Babydoll” Southdown sheep and colored angora goats. Usually has for sale
at her shop on the farm: rabbits, fiber, yarn, kits & patterns, garments, needle felting
and locker hooking items. Gives lessons at the farm on Thursdays.
Underhill Fiber Farm
Jenny Smith
50 Wilson Road, Gorham, ME 04038
207-892-2617
Email: jensmith@maine.rr.com
Website: www.underhillfiber.com
5 years raising Angoras; currently have 6 French X Germans
Raising quality angoras for fiber and personalities. Customer service and happy
bunnies are our goal. On our small family farm, we raise a wide variety of animals.
For fiber animals, we currently raise and sell Angora rabbits, Romney cross sheep,
registered Pygora goats, and Pycazz goats. Hand spun yarns and fiber for
spinning is available as well! We welcome visitors, questions, and custom
orders.
Maine Angora Producers is a group of independent farms and fiber
artists. Visit our website for more information, current members and
event dates. We welcome visitors to our farms and fiber studios, but
please call ahead for an appointment. Look for us at the following
events as vendors and demonstrators. [2008 Dates]
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April 19
April 24
May 10-11
May 16-18
May 24-25
June 7-8
July 18-20
July 20
August 7-9
Sept 5-7
Sept 19-21
Sep28-Oct5
Oct 25-26
SheepFest [Denmark]
Maine Spinners Registry spin-in [Fairfield]
New Hampshire Sheep Festival
NorthEast Livestock Expo, Windsor
Mass. Sheep Festival
Maine Fiber Frolic [Windsor Fairgrounds]
Waterford Fair
Maine Open Farm Day
Maine Fiber Arts tour [2009]
Fiber College [Searsport]
Common Ground Fair [FiberFarms Tent, RabbitBarn]
Fryeburg Fair [Fiber Center & Rabbit Barn]
Annual Angora Free Seminar & Open House at
Acker's Acres [New Gloucester]
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