About Legacy Lane

Legacy Lane Fiber Mill is a small family business located 45 minutes east of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada in the farming community of Markhamville. It is a full custom fiber processing mill specializing in exotic fleeces. As well, Legacy Lane wholesales/retails its own brand of unique exotic yarns, and luxury alpaca insoles.

The Owner-Operators are two sisters backed by 4 generations of farming experience in Markhamville. One sister, Mill Processing Manager Alyson Scott (right), is a graduate of the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design in textiles. The other, Mill Business Manager Amy Carpenter Tonning is a graduate of the New Brunswick Community College in business.

Together they found a way to keep their own farm viable by diversifying from raising cattle to fiber production. A natural fit for their respective areas of expertisee.

As a custom fiber processing mill, Legacy Lane offers a full range of services including washing, picking, carding and de-hairing, spinning, and plying. Yarn is by the skein or cone and can be blended with other natural fibers for added strength and durability. Natural fibers used in blending are bamboo, merino, or soy silk. Exotic yarns processed by Legacy Lane Fiber Mill include alpaca, llama, bison, cashmere, dog, angora and mohair.

Product lines are the result of careful planning, product testing, and market research conducted over the past three years.

For more information on Legacy Lane brand products please visit Products or Contact Us.

Commitment

Legacy Lane is committed to: Operating an environmentally responsible business. Manufacturing high quality finished products. Minimizing turn around time for fiber producers. Strictly adhering to a processing schedule based on reservations for milling time. Providing a service that adds value to existing agricultural production. Contributing to the growth of the textile industry in Canada.

Guarantee    Fiber Producers are guaranteed : To have their own fleece returned to them as a finished product after processing, That the quality of the fiber produced is the best it can be for the quality of fleece provided, That their finished product will be returned as per the terms and conditions of the Mill Reservation,

Core Values

Service Quality Dedication Equality Flexibility Industry Development Opportunity

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Testimonials

"We think so highly of Amy and Alyson, the work they do, their honesty, their business acumen and their artistry ... they are the entire package. Because both sisters are so knowledgeable about all kinds of fiber, the yarns they produce border on perfection and are in great demand by our customers. We really appreciate that they are never afraid to try new things, including new blends. Our yarns produced by Legacy Lane have won top awards both in Canada and the States. Amy and Alyson are a wonderful asset to anyone in the alpaca industry! We're so glad we met them."

      Lynda and Glen Finbow, Split Rock Alpaca Farm, Ontario

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"After trying a few different mills, I definitely was happy to find Legacy Lane ! Gorgeous yarn, super customer service, fast and effective service. The only mill able to spin my yarn in time for my Christmas rush! Wow, I do recommend your mill to everyone."

      Sara Patenaude, Alpagas des Hauts Vents, Quebec

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"I was extremely happy with the Alpaca fleece your mill at Legacy Lane produced for me. Your service was quick and your quality and blending with other fibers to the Alpaca fleece made me very pleased. Thanks for your high quality product. I will be sending even more fiber to you next year."

      Sincerely, Softail Lane Alpacas, Judith A. McCartney

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"I'd just like to say that I'm so happy with the product and service I've received from Legacy Lane Fibre Mill. I've never received my product so quickly before, and the yarn is beautiful. I've had many positive comments on the yarn and the rovings, which sold very quickly. Thank You! "

      Barb Eslake, Rainbow Forest Acres, British Columbia

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I just wanted to let you know that I was thrilled with the yarn you spun for me from my alpaca fibre. Your intimate knowledge of fibre and textiles were most helpful in guiding me in choosing the best yarn product for each batch of fibre and I loved your blends with other exotic fibres! Your dehairing capabilities in particular turned even my coarser grades into glorious yarn with a silky handle. As a strong believer in providing only the best quality Canadian alpaca yarn to the knitting world, I am a huge fan of the dehairing process! My customers have commented on my yarn's superior quality as well and I cannot keep it in stock! Sign me up for next year's clip! "

Catherine Timms, Moore House Fine Alpacas, Ontario

As a busy alpaca farmer I appreciate having a mill that is so good at what they do. I rely on their professional services to make sure I get the maximum benefit from my fiber, and that my fiber is turned into a quality product. As skilled fiber artists, Legacy Lane produces a yarn that is lofty and well balanced. Legacy Lane Fiber Mill is a much valued resource that fiber producers can't do without.

      Leslie Comfort, Canadian Comfort Alpaca, Ontario

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