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Strauch Fiber on Instagram!

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Otto

You can follow Strauch Fiber on Instagram, @strauchfiber. In addition to sharing photos of what’s going on behind the scenes here at Strauch Fiber Equipment headquarters in Virginia we also like to share photos from other Instagram users featuring our … Continue reading →

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We Lead…Others Follow

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Otto

We know that the Strauch carder isn’t the only line of drum carders available on the market, but we do think it’s the best! Today’s post is all about the superior quality and craftsmanship that you get when you buy … Continue reading →

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The Birth of a Carder

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Otto

Today we’d like to show you how our carders are made. It all starts with American wood. The rough lumber is stored in one of the dry and protected barns. These building are where the carders are born. Next we … Continue reading →

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A Visit With The Woolery

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Otto

Last weekend Nancy and Chris Miller of The Woolery came to visit Strauch headquarters and see how all our machines are made! They stock the full line of Strauch tools, and we had a wonderful weekend visiting. Nancy and Chis … Continue reading →

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A Weekend with Jazzturtle

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Otto

A couple of weeks ago we went down to North Carolina to visit Esther Rodgers from Jazzturtle Creations! We had a lovely time visiting and we also filmed some great tutorials, which we’ll be posting on the Strauch Youtube Channel … Continue reading →

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The Mannings

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Otto

Last weekend we traveled to East Berlin, PA and spent the weekend at The Mannings for their annual Spinning Seminar. There were lots of artists and students, and we had a wonderful time meeting lots of new people, enjoying the … Continue reading →

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New Ways to Use Strauch Products

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Otto

It’s no surprise that since we create tools for creative people they also come up with new and unique ways to use our tools! Today we’re sharing two new ways to use Strauch products. Do you have another idea, please … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Lawre

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Otto

Today we have a guest post from Lawre, one of our beloved Strauch team. Lawre O’Leary was born and raised in Virginia. Her mother taught her Brownie troop to knit and Lawre has been a fluff-head ever since. She spent 31 … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Maryland Sheep & Wool!

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Otto

Maryland Sheep & Wool is our largest show, with a total of NINE dealers that stock our products: Carolina Homespun: Main bldg C24 Earth Guild: Main C8 Stony Mountain: Barn 6 space 10 Misty Mountain: Outside S4 Mannings: Main C27 … Continue reading →

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It Started With A Dead Horse

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Otto

It began with a dead horse. Our neighbor in New Jersey had two old horses, and one died. We rescued a goat from the slaughter house to keep the neighbor’s horse company. We drove the goat home in the back … Continue reading →

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