Millcast Episode 116
Feb 04, 2025
Fourbital Factory
This week on the Millcast we introduce two new Making tracks colorways: our limited edition Valentine’s Day yarn - Fifty Shades, and Enchanted Forest! Both will be available Tuesday, February 4th, at 10am ET. Next, we share Amanda’s tour of Fourbital Factory in Burlington, Vermont and an interview with Carey Strobeck, Founder and Creative Director. Carey discusses her goals for the business, showcases some of their products, shares some of the challenges and opportunities for small manufacturing businesses. We wrap up with an announcement that Millapalooza Tickets will be available next Tuesday, February 11th, and our next Open House is next Saturday February 15th from 10am-1pm.
Chapters:
00:01:18 - Weekend recaps
00:09:40 - Introducing two new Making Tracks DK color ways: our limited edition Valentine’s Day yarn - Fifty Shades, and Enchanted Forest! Available Tuesday, February 4th, at 10am ET
00:12:43 - All about Fourbital Factory & interview with Carey Strobeck, Founder and Creative Director
00:25:56 - Some launch date change - Millapalooza tickets will be available next Tuesday, February 11th, and Corriedale Confetti will be available February 18th
00:29:12 - Open House on Saturday February 15th from 10am-1pm
00:30:12 - What we’re wearing
Mentioned in the Millcast:
Making Tracks DK Fifty Shades: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-fifty-shades
Making Tracks DK Enchanted Forest: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-enchanted-forest
Fourbital Factory: https://www.fourbitalfactory.com
Millapalooza Tickets (for sale Feb 11): https://junctionfibermill.com/products/millapalooza-ticket-2025
Corriedale Confetti Yarn (for sale Feb 18):
- Light Grey: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/summit-corriedale-confetti-light-grey
- Light Pink: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/summit-corriedale-confetti-light-pink
Amanda’s Knitting: Stockholm Slipover V-Neck by Petite Knit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stockholm-slipover-v-neck
Amanda's Sweater: Maude Tee by PetiteKnit – https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/maude-tee
Open House: Saturday, February 15th from 10am-1pm
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