2020: Wild Hare Fiber Studio

Wild Hare Fiber Studio is known for hand-dyed yarns and fibers both wild and mild: from black light reactive, gradient dyed, speckled and splatterdash yarns, to custom blended, space dyed and vegan spinning fibers. You'll always find something new and inspiring from Wild Hare! Also home of the Weave-a-Round Circle loom.

Website: wildharefiber.com

Instagram: @wildharefiber

Facebook: Wild Hare Fiber Studio

Ravelry: Wild Hare Fiber Studio 

How long have you been in business, and what inspired you to start your business?

I was a realtor obsessed with spinning and knitting when the real estate market began to crash in 2007. One day, with real estate deals falling through and the market in a tumble, I said to myself 'I've a mind to go off on a wild hare and start a fiber business.' I tentatively listed a few skeins of handspun on etsy thinking it might at least help fund my fiber addiction. When asked for my business name, I thought -- what the heck -- and typed in wildhare. The name stuck. (And no, I don't raise rabbits!) My online fiber business grew and I soon left real estate behind and started doing shows and festivals too. My 'wild hare' turned out to be the right choice!

What's your favorite thing about being a yarnie?

Having the perfect excuse for spending lots of time messing around with yarn and fiber... and being able to say 'that's not a ridiculously big stash - it's inventory!"

For the Virtual Homespun Yarn Party, March 22, 2020, 12-5 PM:

• Online shopping: I will accept orders from people on Facebook if they want to message me with their email address (I will send a PayPal invoice). People may also order through my Etsy shop, or email me.
• Virtual Booth: Flickr: 2020 Wild Hare Fiber Studio
• Discount / Special Offer: Free shipping AND a free Wild Hare Fiber Studio enamel pin for orders placed through facebook or email. Free shipping from Etsy shop with code
• Platform(s) for the virtual HYP:  Facebook, Instagram, email melissa@wildharefiber.com

2020: Three Ravens Studio

Hand dyed & processed handspun yarn and fibers for rebels! Christiane also creates small weavings, wearables, and crystal jewelry all using her special yarn. She also offers project bags and small fiber tools.

Website: threeravens.net

Instagram: @three_ravens_studio

Facebook: ThreeRavens.net

Ravelry: Three Ravens Yarn Page
Ravelry Group: Three Ravens Studio

How long have you been in business, and what inspired you to start your business?

Three Ravens Studio has been in business for 13 years as a fiber and yarn vendor! I originally started out as a bath and body person who was spinning as a hobby, but the yarn kept piling up faster than I could knit it, and I decided to add it to my shop. It quickly took over as my obsession and I expanded to fibers, then weaving. It was the best decision I ever made!

What's your favorite thing about being a yarnie and maker?
It's a toss up between watching yarn and fiber come from my hands and go out into the world to help make beautiful projects happen, and getting to meet all the amazing, cool people in the fiber world.

Is your shop involved in any charity or educational efforts you’d like to let people know about?

My shop regularly gives to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization - https://www.rainn.org/

For the Virtual Homespun Yarn Party, March 22, 2020, 12-5 PM:

• Online shopping: I can accept orders either through direct PM on Facebook, using Paypal invoices, or through my website at www.threeravens.net
• Virtual Booth: YouTube: Homespun Yarn Party 2020 Three Ravens Studio
• Discount / Special Offer: Free shipping with code
• Platform(s) for the virtual HYP:  Facebook, Instagram

2020: Tempting Ewe Yarns

Tempting Ewe Yarns offers beautifully dyed yarns and fiber fit for knitters, crocheters, spinners, and weavers. Approaching the dye pots with curiosity and creativity, we are dyeing to tempt you with Tempting Ewe Yarns.

Website: temptingeweyarns.com

Instagram: @temptingeweyarn

Facebook: Tempting Ewe Yarns

Ravelry: Tempting Ewe Yarn Page

Twitter: @TemptingEweYarn

Do you have a brick & mortar location people can visit?
Cloverhill Yarn Shop

open M-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5 

(limited occupancy at this time)
How long have you been in business, and what inspired you to start your business?
7 years. Once I learned to knit, I became curious about yarn as a process. From fleece to finished product. When I started dyeing, it was with plant dyes, followed by Greener Shades eco-friendly dyes, and finally traditional acid dyes. I've always enjoyed playing with color and that's what keeps me interested in dyeing. I have recipes for most colorways but love the one-off colorways I get when I'm having fun in the studio.
What's your favorite thing about being a yarnie?
Play time and finished objects! I enjoy blasting music and trying out new color experiments but I also LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing what people work up with the yarn I've dyed.
Is your shop involved in any charity or educational efforts you’d like to let people know about?
We accept donations for our local school's classroom projects, 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela, Knitters without Borders (knit or crochet bears).

For the Virtual Homespun Yarn Party, March 22, 2020, 12-5 PM:

• Online shopping: Place orders on www.facebook.com/temptingeweyarns/shop
• Virtual Booth: Flickr: Tempting Ewe
• Discount / Special Offer: n/a
• Platform(s) for the virtual HYP:  Facebook

2020: Ross Farm Fibers

We raise 11 different breeds of Heritage and Rare Breed sheep on our farm in Southwestern PA. We produce 100% natural, minimally processed, breed specific roving and yarn from our flock in a beautiful array of natural colors and are proud to be a Shave Em to Save Em official provider.

Website: therossfarm.com

Instagram: @rossfarm

Facebook: Ross Farm Fibers

Ravelry: Ross Farm Fibers Yarn Page
Ravelry Group: Ross Farm Fiber Fans

How long have you been in business, and what inspired you to start your business?

The Ross Farm in Eighty Four, PA has been in the Ross family since 1910. Amy Ross Manko inherited the farm from her mother, Hunny, and has been running it for 10+ years. She is the fifth generation farming on the land, and her son Drew Manko is the sixth generation. Amy decided to focus on raising rare breed sheep for the handspinner and handknitter market after falling in love with the Leicester Longwools at Colonial Williamsburg.

What's your favorite thing about being a farmer?

The sheep, of course! They all have their own personalities and it's wonderful.

Is your shop involved in any charity or educational efforts you’d like to let people know about?

We are one of the farms involved with the Livestock Conservancy's Shave 'Em to Save 'Em Initiative, which is encouraging farmers to keep raising rare breed sheep by increasing the value of their products in the maker market. You can sign up at www.rarewool.org! We are also a collection point for Knitted Knockers, which are knitted or crocheted cotton breast prostheses for breast cancer survivors. You can find free patterns and more info at knittedknockers.org.

For the Virtual Homespun Yarn Party, March 22, 2020, 12-5 PM:

• Online shopping: Place orders on www.therossfarm.com/s/shop
• Virtual Booth: Facebook video: www.facebook.com/RossFarmFibers/videos/1570726586407649/
• Discount / Special Offer: free domestic shipping on orders over $50 with code
• Platform(s) for the virtual HYP:  Facebook, Instagram

2020: needleclicksEtc

I create whimsical stitch markers, progress keepers, and paper goods from my original artwork, with the hope of bringing a few smiles to you and your needles! I also hand dye yarn and roving, make rolags and batts, and offer my Skein-it adjustable niddy noddy.

Website: needleclicksetc.etsy.com

Instagram: @needleclicksetc

Facebook: needleclicksEtc
Ravelry: Shafer

How long have you been in business, and what inspired you to start your business?

I have always enjoyed drawing, knitting, sewing, anything to do with color...I opened my etsy shop 9-10 years ago, after much encouragement from friends and family. I started with lots of hand dyed reclaimed yarn. I added a couple of my hand drawn stitch marker designs, and started getting a lot of attention. My stitch markers are unique to my shop since I draw all of the original images, and they are now my primary product. I am so fortunate to have found a such a great little creative niche where I can do all of my favorite things - draw, color, dye yarn and fiber, basically make stuff...and hopefully make my customers smile!

What's your favorite thing about being a maker?

I am certainly a maker, I always have been. Having a creative outlet is extremely important to me. Being able to incorporate my creativity into a small business has been amazing. I am so grateful to all the folks who have made that possible for me.

For the Virtual Homespun Yarn Party, March 22, 2020, 12-5 PM:

Online shopping: Place orders on www.needleclicksEtc.etsy.com with code in note to seller at checkout

Virtual Booth: Flickr: Needleclicks,Etc.

Discount / Special Offer: free shipping for orders of $35 and free gift with purchase of $50 or more (earrings made from some of my stitch marker designs) with code

Platform(s) for the virtual HYP:  Facebook, Instagram

2020: Haute Bohéme Fibers (new vendor!)

Hand-dyed squishies for knit, crochet, weaving, petting, spinning, or whatever moves you -- we don't judge.

Website: hautebohemefibers.com

Instagram: @hbfibers

Facebook: Haute Bohéme Fibers

Ravelry: Haute Bohéme Fibers Yarn Page

Twitter: @hbfibers

 For the Virtual Homespun Yarn Party, March 22, 2020, 12-5 PM:

Online shopping: Place orders on hautebohemefibers.com

Virtual Booth: YouTube: Haute Boheme Fibers Virtual Booth

Discount / Special Offer: 10% off with code

Platform(s) for the virtual HYP:  TBD

2020: Flying Goat Farm

I dye commercial roving and yarn as well as design and manufacture farm yarns from our sheep and goats. I have products that will appeal to knitters, crocheters, felters and spinners.

Website: flyinggoatfarm.com/
Instagram: @flyinggoatfarm
Facebook: Flying Goat Farm
Ravelry: Flying Goat Farm Yarn Page



Do you have a brick & mortar location people can visit?
We offer on farm shopping by appointment. You can shoot us an email to set one up. We are also open at least one Sunday a month, check our website for the day and times. We are located on the Eastern side of Frederick.

What shops carry your products?
We have had yarn at Lovely Yarn, Yarnability, Black Sheep Yarn Shop and Knit Locally

How long have you been in business, and what inspired you to start your business?
I have been in business for 13 years. When we moved to Maryland, I decided that I wanted a farm so that I could raise animals with fleeces to spin, knit and weave with. It has grown a lot since then so that I have enough yummy fiber for myself and for you too!

What's your favorite thing about being a farmer and yarnie?
I love to dye! I do it just about every day. It is so much fun to see how colors interact with each other. It is something that delights me. My animals give us stability and some laughs as well. Our farm is a little bit of paradise in Frederick County.

Is your shop involved in any charity or educational efforts you’d like to let people know about?
I offer classes in various dye techniques throughout the year. We also host teachers for needle felting and other fun crafty things for people to make.

For the Virtual Homespun Yarn Party, March 22, 2020, 12-5 PM:

• Online shopping: Place orders on flyinggoatfarm.com/shop
• Virtual Booth: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/flyinggoatfarm1/ and more videos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyinggoatfarm/
• Discount / Special Offer: 15% of total sale with code. We also offer free shipping for any orders over $100 as a rule
• Platform(s) for the virtual HYP:  Facebook, Instagram

2020: Crabapple Yarns

Hand dyed luxury yarn and fiber including yak, silk and merino. This year I'm bringing back luscious spinning fiber in bright, vibrant colors.

Website: crabappleyarns.com

Instagram: @crabappleyarns

Facebook: CrabappleYarns

Ravelry: Crabapple Yarns Yarn page

How long have you been in business, and what inspired you to start your business?

I’ve been in business for 11 years. I started my business as an outlet for my anxiety and depression. I found if my hands were busy, my mind was good. I started dyeing beautiful yarn for myself to knit and weave with and my business was born!

What's your favorite thing about being a yarnie?

I enjoy this community so much. It’s made up of so many types of people, from all different backgrounds. It’s just amazing.

For the Virtual Homespun Yarn Party, March 22, 2020, 12-5 PM:

• Online shopping: Place orders on crabappleyarns.com
• Virtual Booth: Flickr: Homespun Yarn Party 2020 and YouTube: Homespun Yarn Party Preview
• Discount / Special Offer: I will be offering a kit specifically for show "attendees" as well as a 20% discount with code
• Platform(s) for the virtual HYP:  Facebook, Instagram

2020: Avalon Springs Farm

Avalon Springs Farm is a small farm and fiber art studio. We produce our own yarns and roving based on our fiber. We also have an variety of hand dyed yarns, kits, patterns and a few finished goods.

Website: avalonspringsfarm.com

Instagram: @avalonspringsfarm

Facebook: avalonspringsfarm and Yarn & Fiber SALE, Avalon Springs Farm

Ravelry: Avalon Springs Farm Yarn Page
Ravelry Group: Friends & Fans of AVALON SPRINGS FARM
YouTube: Avalon Springs Farm

Do you have a brick & mortar location people can visit?

29100 Ridge Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771 

We do monthly and annual events including farm tours, however, currently we are operating on "by appointment only" for under 10 persons at a time. We will follow MD state guidelines and policy as the situation evolves.

How long have you been in business, and what inspired you to start your business?

We started the farm part back in 1997 and slowly began the yarn and fiber part between 2003 and 07. I was a public school art teacher and I made a career change to do my own art and craft. I feel lucky as I have been passionate about both!

What's your favorite thing about being a farmer, yarnie, or maker?

Yes - Hooray! I am a farmer, yarnie and maker! For me - to live is to create! And I love two primary aspects of what I do... I love the doing and the making and the creative part of all the yarns and the rovings, but I am a people person too. So, I also love connecting with people about their own artistic passions!

Is your shop involved in any charity or educational efforts you’d like to let people know about?

We have two: We sell Saint Mary's Scarf kits that when knitted up make a wearable "pink ribbon" to support Breast Cancer and the Cancer Society. The second one is we sell fiber angle ornaments. They support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In both cases proceeds are sent to the foundations.

 

For the Virtual Homespun Yarn Party, March 22, 2020, 12-5 PM:

Online shopping: Place orders on www.avalonspringsfarm.com/shop

Virtual Booth: YouTube: Avalon Springs Farm Channel

Discount / Special Offer: 15% off with code free shipping on all orders for $100

Platform(s) for the virtual HYP:  Facebook, Instagram, Ravelry

2020: Angel Locks Fiberworks (new vendor!)

Our beautiful roving starts with hand selected wool and is processed from start to finish in our carding mill on our farm. Our exclusive pre-drafted gradient rovings, blends and handspun yarns are all one of a kind! Every fiber, color, and blend is hand picked for our custom products.

Website: angellocksfiber.fibercrafty.com

Instagram: @angellocksfiber

Facebook: AngelLocksHandspunYarns

Do you have a brick & mortar location people can visit?
We have a studio set up for shopping. Available by appointment

How long have you been in business, and what inspired you to start your business?
My husband and I took over his family dairy farm in 2007, adding a small flock of fiber animals since I was a handspinner. After realizing I my love for Wool, and having an abundance, Angel Locks Fiberworks at Greener Pastures Farm was born. In 2015 we purchased a commercial picker and carder and started building our own products right off the farm. Today we have many rovings to choose from including our pre-drafted gradient rovings that are a super easy, fun spin!!

What's your favorite thing about being a farmer, yarnie, or maker?
I love the whole process from raising the sheep to the finished product. Sheep are amazing animals and they fascinate me with what they have to offer us!

Is your shop involved in any charity or educational efforts you’d like to let people know about?
I love teaching children’s groups about the fiber arts. We have taught homeschool groups and Girl Scouts as well as other youngsters about the many different ways of wool!

 

 For the Virtual Homespun Yarn Party, March 22, 2020, 12-5 PM:

Online shopping: Place orders on angellocksfiber.fibercrafty.com

Virtual Booth: YouTube: Angel Locks Fiberworks Introduction

Discount / Special Offer: Free shipping on all orders for this event

Platform(s) for the virtual HYP:  Facebook, Instagram

 

2019: Wild Hare Fiber Studio

Wild Hare Fiber Studio is known for innovative hand-dyed yarns and fibers, including gradient, black light reactive, and painterly splattered and speckled colorways. Looking for a new way to use yarn? The Weave-a-Round Circle loom developed by Wild Hare Fiber Studio is and easy and creative way to get into weaving!



Website: www.wildharefiber.com
Instagram: @wildharefiber
Facebook: wildharefiber
Ravelry: Wild Hare Fiber Studio

2019: Unplanned Peacock Studio

Unplanned Peacock Studio crafts gorgeous, high quality hand dyed yarn and fiber. We use only the most luxurious materials, and all of our colors are uniquely designed.



Website: www.unplannedpeacock.com
Instagram: @unplannedpeacock
Twitter: @unplannedpeack
Facebook: unplannedpeacockstudio
Ravelry: Unplanned Peacock Studio

2019: Three Ravens Studio

I prep, dye, and blend beautiful fiber to spin or felt, as well as make handspun yarn from those fibers for others to use. I also create weavings, wearables, jewelry and home decor like hanging plant podlets from natural materials like crystals, wood, and copper combined with my handspun yarn.



Website: https://www.threeravens.net
Instagram: @three_ravens_studio
Twitter: @xiane_3ravens
Facebook: threeravens.net
Ravelry: Xiane

2019: The Lazy Ewe (new vendor!)

The Lazy Ewe carries one-of-a-kind handspun yarn and hand-dyed fiber for artists and crafters alike! We curate everything from gently speckled sock yarns to intensely textured fiber batts. We aim to source locally and use environmentally responsible materials such as wool, alpaca, silk, and flax.



Website: www.thelazyewe.com
Instagram: @the.lazy.ewe
Facebook: thelazyewe