Junction Fiber Mill Millcast

Millcast Episode 189: Daybreak and Hydrangea Lite

Junction Fiber Mill Millcast

Show Notes

There’s plenty happening this week at Junction Fiber Mill! Get the latest update from Savage Hart Farm, take a peek at a fun new dye project in the works, and don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter for a special deal coming next week.

Launching today at 10am ET, two of our all-time favorite colorways are available in sport weight for the very first time. Check out Daybreak and Hydrangea Lite!

00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Amanda’s weekend and Baby Nelle 01:51 - Peggy’s weekend and Savage Hart Farm 07:07 - Daybreak and Hydrangea now in sport weight! 09:29 - Having fun testing new dye recipes 12:55 - Sign up for our newsletter for a special deal next week! 13:12 - Amanda’s book recommendation 14:30 - Peggy’s book recommendation 16:06 - Amanda’s knitting update 18:17 - Mill Tour 26:55 - We’ll miss you Elise! 33:53 - Take a peek at next week’s launch: Giverny 35:20 - Upcoming Events

Mentioned in the Millcast: Daybreak Lite - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-daybreak?_pos=3&_sid=f1578b2e5&_ss=r Hydrangea Lite - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-lite-hydrangea?_pos=2&_sid=b0a9165e6&_ss=r Amanda’s book recommendation The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/54DFaI36UlG4QhtJB-lJdg Peggy’s book recommendation - John of John by Douglas Stuart https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/wLu_br6H3tXunYfyW1HvMA What Amanda’s knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2 Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com

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