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Hi Everyone…..we are so excited to be in our new store in Cumberland.  We are starting off the new year very well!   New store, new look, new neighbors, new alpaca products! As always, all of our products are made in the USA, most are produced here in Maine. And we couldn’t be any more proud of it!

We opened on our first day on Black Friday and had a very good holiday season of sales!  Thank you to all of our patrons who followed us from our old location in the Old Port, Portland to our new store in Cumberland. And thank you to the many new clients who came in to see and support our new store, many of you driving by and seeing the “Opening Soon” sign changed to “Now Open”.  What a great feeling, I tell ya!

We will have some great sales on inventory this month ….off loading some older products and making way for new items. New colors and alpaca blends have been added to our selection of   alpaca yarns. We use Aroostook Fibers Yarn Processing mill in Ashland to produce our yarns and hand dye skeins on the stovetop to get many great colors. Also on sale, hand-knit alpaca hats….up to 40% off. Gorgeous  hand felted hats are 20% off all this month. Checkout our website to see the Diamond Lace Cowl- available in natural white, aqua, gold, seaglass green and rose …. on sale for $40 this month.  Also on our website,  the  2014 Maine Alpaca Blanket, a 50 x 60″ luxury couch throw produced with the natural colors white and brown in a striped herringbone design, is on sale.  The 2015 Maine Alpaca blanket, again in the natural  colors of alpaca designed with a Plaited twill pattern,  came  in just in time for Christmas. It is so warm and soft and lightweight.  Both blankets are on sale for $140 all this month.

So come see our new store at 194 Gray Road in Cumberland,  check out our facebook page , or scroll through our website to see our unique selection of locally grown and locally produced alpaca apparel, accessories, and blankets.

If you didn’t get there yesterday….. you still have a chance to go today to meet the alpacas at Estabrook’s Greenhouse in Yarmouth.  See Jack and Liam  strutting their stuff .  By stuff, I mean their big handsome eyes and gorgeous soft fur coats!  Abbott Farm Alpacas  and PacaNaturals will be there again today from 10 – 4 with the alpacas and some great products made with their fiber.

We are very pleased to announce that we have opened our new store in Cumberland, located at 194 Gray road.  We are thrilled to continue to offer fine alpacawear from our new home.  We have some of our older designs in alpaca apparel and some new stylish and fashionable products for you to see.  You can’t go wrong with alpaca….it is super warm, very soft, moisture wicking, and very durable.  Perfect for this time of year.  We have Alpaca socks that everyone’s feet will love, new colors and designs in hats and skibands, and some more styles of scarves and cowls. So start your  holiday shopping with us at the new PacaNaturals store in Cumberland.  We hope to see you!

It is no surprise that folks frequently stop by to try on our hats. When you think of warm alpaca fiber, you immediately conjure images of luxurious winter wear. While it’s true we have sophisticated winter fashions, we also have a number of artisan alpaca hats that look great year round.

Which ever season your hat is best suited for, we’re offering a 10% discount on hats in store. Unfortunately, this special offer does not extend to our hats on consignment.

These hand knit, lacy hats are an excellent example of how alpaca can be light and fun. This scalloped pattern is featured on hats and scarves and is worked up with Abbott Yarns and the Eastport collection. The hat is a lighter layer that can add a pop of color to an outfit. You can wear this hat with a slouch, or you can pull it down over your ears to protect you from the autumn chill.

Other hats that are similar to this pattern are our layering leaves hat and our ribbed edge beret, which is not featured on our web store.

Many of these items are one of a kind. While there might be multiples of a design, each will be a different color. A lot of natural variation can occur with handmade items as well. For this reason, we recommend stopping by to try on our apparel. You’ll be sure to find the right style and color combination, as well as the perfect fit.

If you’re looking for something a little sturdier, or perhaps just a bit more masculine, we’ve got you covered there, too! Pictured above, you’ll see our Men’s Classic Beanies. These beanies are more tightly knit with your warmth in mind, with a double-layer band around the brim. You can find this style in two sizes.

Of course, you can always find our favored yak hat style in a multitude of colors. Right now, this particular style is available knit in soft pastels or crocheted in brighter colors. It is also available in children’s sizes.

Stop in and take a walk around the shop! We’re sure we can find you something that fits your head and your personality.

 

It took only a few, short hours for the air to turn crisp, signaling the beginning of Autumn. It’s time to reach into the back of your closet and pull out sweaters, scarves and hats. If you could use a few new accessories to update your wardrobe, consider adding PacaNaturals to your shopping itinerary! This week, our alpaca scarves are featured as our special offer; you can score a 10% discount.

These colors remind us of the leaves changing. Bright oranges and rich reds match the atmosphere of this season and will offer a nice contrast to neutral colors. The scarves pictured above are hand knit with a dropped stitch pattern. The yarn used is Abbott Yarn, an 80% domestic fiber and 20% fine wool blend.

Alpaca fiber is naturally light, and it will keep you warm without weighing you down. But if a thick scarf is what you seek, we have those too! Some garments are double knit, offering a bonus layer of warmth and comfort. Of course, we also have a few yarn collections that are a bit thicker which can add desired weight as the days get cooler.

This is the Diamonds and Purls Scarf, machine knit with the Springvale collection (a yarn blend featuring alpaca with lambs wool and silk). This pattern features a diamond created with tuck stitches. You can learn more about this scarf on our web store. Unfortunately, this week’s special offer is only available in store, so you’ll have to stop by if you want one of these beautiful scarves for 10% off.

Our special offer does apply to all scarves not on consignment, so stop by and browse our collection. We currently have more than 100 scarves in dozens of colors on display. We’re confident there is an alpaca scarf for every alpaca lover out there, but first you have to swing by and start trying on as many styles as you can grab!

Take advantage of this offer while it lasts. Scarves will be discounted 10% all week long, through Saturday, September 13th.

Have you seen these felted alpacas hanging out in our window display or cuddling up to our baby blankets? They are fuzzy, adorable, and ready to find a new home on your shelf or in someone’s crib. This soft companion is a unique gift for alpaca lovers of all ages. And this week, they are discounted 10%!

The miniature felted alpacas are needle felted by hand. They are created here in Portland with fiber grown on our farm. If you’re looking for a special gift that its 100% made in Maine, consider a needle felted alpaca.

These alpacas have some stellar hair. You might think this full head of hair sticking straight up is a detail added for comical effect, but truly, it’s not uncommon to see some funky hair styles on these camelids. Just check out this list of “25 Alpacas with the Most Amazing Hair Ever“. Another sweet detail is the heart shaped nose adorning each face. The artist exercised some creative liberty with this feature, but you can’t deny the overwhelming urge to rub noses when you notice it. Each animal also wears a unique “collar” and a tiny bell charm.

For reference, each animal is about six inches long and 3.5″ tall.

Our alpacas aren’t the only felted critters in our store. We also have a small selection of sheep and KeithFelts that are also discounted 10% this week. Each animal is one of a kind and hand made here in Maine. These critters are a unique keepsake for fans of fiber and alpacas alike.

Unfortunately, this item isn’t available online. Stop by our store to hold an alpaca in your hand!

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on our “made in Maine soap”. Each bar of soap is molded by hand using goat’s milk sourced from local farms. Your skin will feel smooth from the superior moisture provided by our Maine soap. Essential oils offer a light fragrance that keep you smelling fresh all day long. Scents vary from floral and line to sweet and decedent, allowing you to express your personal style.

Our soaps are sourced from three Maine businesses: Falling Star Farm, Liv with Roz Farm, and Sisters Soap. PacaNaturals is proud to support these local businesses, because each one likes to support our local businesses, too. We love finding products that help breathe life in our great state’s economy.

This week, you can enjoy a 15% discount on all of our soaps.

Pictured above is some of our felted soaps, courtesy of Falling Star Farm. Each bar is wet felted with alpaca fiber. Why the fiber? It takes the place of your wash cloth! Simply wet the soap as is, and soon you’ll have a suds dispenser that stays evenly lathered while bathing. The fiber feels soft and delicate on your skin, but it is actually helping you exfoliate by efficiently removing dead skin cells. You might also notice a few blemishes clearing up, too! Felted soap stay cleaner than loofahs do, preventing unnecessary break outs.

In addition to Falling Star Farm’s version of felted soap, we also have a few felted bars from Sisters Soap (pictured below). These round, colorful beauties are created with the same combination of goat’s milk and essential oils, but they are felted with fiber from the alpacas on our farm! How exciting is that?

Don’t forget to give the “German Chocolate Cake” soap a whiff! It smells so sweet and delicious, you might want to eat it. We recommend you don’t ingest any of our Maine soaps, though, even if your mouth does need a good washing.

All of our soaps are on special now through Saturday, August 30th. Stop by our store to find a scent that suits you, or grab a couple bars to keep on hand for gift giving in a pinch.