by Hannah Everhart | May 28, 2023 | News
Throughout human history, plant and animal fibers have been used to create textiles. Why? Because natural fibers are incredibly versatile, readily available, and have desirable performance characteristics like breathability, strength, and durability. To feed your...
by Hannah Everhart | May 5, 2023 | News
Although there are many ways to create colored fibers, the two main processes commonly used to create colored yarns include package dyeing and solution dyeing. Let’s take a look at each: Solution-dyed yarns Solution-dyed yarns are man-made and are created by adding...
by Hannah Everhart | Apr 2, 2023 | Fiber, News
If you are new to purchasing yarn, you may wonder whether to buy man-made or natural fibers. At Meridian Mill House, we admit that we have a bit of bias because we’re big believers in the beauty and versatility of natural fibers. Not only are natural fiber yarns...
by Hannah Everhart | Mar 24, 2023 | News, Yarn
A new addition to our family of luxury fibers, Meridian Mill House now offers Mercerized Merino wool in 3 yarn weights: Fingering, DK, and Worsted. All are named after the gorgeous Lake Lure region of the Appalachians. In addition to a stellar constellation of...
by Hannah Everhart | Sep 19, 2022 | Belmont, News, Yarn
We have a big announcement! A gorgeous new baby is being added to the Meridian Mill House family of exceptional yarns. It’s our 100% cotton Belmont boucle yarn. It’s perfect for knitting, crochet and weaving. And, by being both washer and dryer friendly, Belmont is...
by Hannah Everhart | Jul 29, 2022 | News, Shaniko Wool Company(TM)
Jockey’s Ridge – Fingering is the third edition to our family of Shaniko Wool (Merino/Rambouillet) Tweed yarns. At 440 yards per 100 grams, this is a refined yarn with ideal bounce. The twist is quintessential! The neps of the tweed are very pronounced at...
by Hannah Everhart | Jun 30, 2022 | Happy Valley, News, Rodanthe, Shaniko Wool Company(TM)
Last week, the team from Meridian Mill House visited h+h Americas in Rosemont, Illinois. It was an energetic show that enabled us to finally show off everything we have worked for since 2020, including our US yarns, which are milled onsite here in North Carolina with...
by Hannah Everhart | Jun 16, 2022 | News, Shaniko Wool Company(TM)
Meridian Mill House and Shaniko Wool’s Jeane Carver will be at h+h, next week in Chicago! Be sure to stop by and say hello in person at Booth 432 We are so excited to be exhibiting at h+h Americas, which takes place next week near Chicago at the Donald E....
by Jeane deCoster | Apr 21, 2022 | Blowing Rock, Chenille, Grandfather Mountain, News, Yarn
Published: Let’s get it right out there — I love chenille! It’s yummy, soft, slinky and so much more! Add a little silk, and I’m a goner. I am excited to introduce two (count them TWO) quality chenille yarns. Hang on for the ride because you...
by Jeane deCoster | Feb 25, 2021 | Happy Valley, News, Rodanthe, Yarn
Published: . I have to admit, I am a fiber snob and tend to shy away from superwash* type yarns. They tend to feel different to me than untreated yarns and I’ve had the luxury in my craft-life to just not care if my handknits are machine-washable or not. However, as a...
by Jeane deCoster | Nov 3, 2020 | Happy Valley, Introductions, News, Rodanthe, Shaniko Wool Company(TM)
Instead of an employee this month, I am introducing our Shaniko wool yarns and the genius behind Shaniko Wool Company(TM) – Jeanne Carver. Without Jeanne we wouldn’t have our perennial line of yarns — Rodanthe and Happy Valley. Jeanne lives on a ranch in Oregon...
by Hannah Everhart | Jul 31, 2020 | News
How are you? I have caught myself many times recently having to stop to breathe and remember to focus on one task at a time. It has been easy to get wrapped up and overwhelmed with life and all the things that shift our focus. We have all been pulled and sometimes...
by Jeane deCoster | Apr 21, 2020 | Introductions, News
Howard’s Knob Yarn Howard’s Knob Bulky 80% Value Wool/20% Flax 2-ply, 556 mts/kg (276 yds/pd) When Meridian Specialty Yarn Group decided to branch out and start a new venture into natural fiber yarns last year, they invited me to join them as a subject...
by Hannah Everhart | Feb 12, 2020 | News
We’re so excited to welcome everybody to the Meridian Mill House Yarn shop. We’re looking forward to sharing news and showing you all of the goodies (yarns) we have to share with you! This Blog will be your go-to, online source for learning all about what...
