FAQ and other random tidbits
Fibro-what? Who are you, exactly?
FibroFibers is the brand name of hand-dyed and handspun yarn made by Jen Hintz (henceforth known as me, myself, and I). The name FibroFibers refers to a chronic medical condition called fibromyalgia which causes pain throughout the body, crushing fatigue, and a number of other symptoms. I actually discovered my love of all things fiber-arts when I took up knitting after having to leave my last "regular job" due to my own case of fibromyalgia, so fiber arts and fibromyalgia will always be linked in my mind. Starting my own fiber business was a way to continue doing what I love while generating income and allowing myself the flexibility of tasks and scheduling that I was unlikely to find at any other job. It was one of the best decisions I ever made.
Where's your factory?
There's no factory, just me. Every skein is dyed (and some handspun) right here in my home near Charlotte, North Carolina. I like to think of myself as a one-woman empire, although I do have two cats who occupy supervisory roles.
Why should I buy your yarn? I can find some at the craft store for less money.
You can buy yarn at any craft store for less money. What you can't buy there is yarn that is hand-dyed by an independent artist one skein at a time. Every single skein I make is unique and can never be exactly duplicated; as such, the things you make from it will be doubly unique with my colors and your stitches. Also, a portion of the proceeds from each skein I sell is donated to the National Fibromyalgia Research Association to help fund research and education about fibromyalgia. By buying FibroFibers yarn, you're helping to find treatments and even a cure for tens of millions of people all over the world.