2020: Wood Rasp Shop

I create uniquely shaped hardwood shawl/hair pins, buttons, dizes, cabling and knitting needles and other tools. Every piece is shaped and sanded by hand, finished with a fine, clear oil and buffed to a jewel finish. I promote the use of finely finished hardwoods as tools and wearable art.

Website: woodraspshop.com

2020: When Nerds Collide (new vendor!)

I make tools and accessories for fiber artists. My primary product is 3D printed yarn bowls in various sizes and patterns, all my own designs. I also make project tags and stitch markers from wood and acrylic, simple but with a touch of humor. Utility, beauty, and humor. Nerds rule!

Facebook: When Nerds Collide MD
Instagram: @when_nerds_collide_md



How long have you been in business, and what inspired you to start your business?
I've been selling 3D printed yarn bowls to friends and knitting group members for about a year now. The idea came to me one day and, when I couldn't find anybody selling original designs, I developed a couple of designs and started printing them.

What's your favorite thing about being a maker?
I just love creating new things and new solutions to problems.

Is your shop involved in any charity or educational efforts you’d like to let people know about?
Not directly at this time, though I have created items for the BARCS Franky Fund auctions for the past several years.

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

• Online shopping: I plan to display my wares on my When Nerds Collide MD Facebook page. People can message me via the page and I'll send them a PayPal invoice.
• Virtual Booth: Flickr: 2020 When Nerds Collide
• Discount / Special Offer: n/a
• Platform(s) for the virtual HYP:  Facebook, Instagram

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: The Spanish Peacock

The Spanish Peacock has been creating beautiful handmade fiber arts tools for over seventeen years. While our products are mainly for hand spinners, we also provide tools for knitting , crochet, weaving and other less well known crafts.

Website: spanishpeacock.com

Instagram: @spanish_peacock

Facebook: The Spanish Peacock

Ravelry: The Spanish Peacock Rav Group

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

17+ years The Peahen....she inspires all my best ideas

What's your favorite thing about being a maker?

The look on peoples face when they find the tool that speaks to them.

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

• Online shopping: Place orders on spanishpeacock.com
• Virtual Booth: Flickr: 2020 The Spanish Peacock
• Discount / Special Offer: n/a
• Platform(s) for the virtual HYP:  Facebook

2020: Silver Siren Designs (formerly Rajkovich Designs)

I design and create unique accessories for knitters, crocheters and spinners. These include stitch markers, shawl pins, Portuguese knitting tools and fiber inspired jewelry. Fiber arts are my passion and this carries over to each piece I create. My tools and jewelry provide form and function!

Website: silversirendesigns.com/

Instagram: @silversirendesigns

Facebook: Silver Siren Designs

What shops carry your products?
Knits and Pieces of Annapolis, Fibre Space, Neighborhood Fiber Co

How long have you been in business, and what inspired you to start your business?
I have been in business for 20 years. My knitting friends inspired me to move into knitting accessories when they saw the type of jewelry that I made. Knitters helped my business to grow into what it is today.

What's your favorite thing about being a maker?
I love making things that make people happy by providing useful tools and creative accessories.

 

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

• Online shopping: Place orders on www.silversirendesigns.com
• Virtual Booth: Flickr: 2020 Silver Siren Designs
• Discount / Special Offer: free shipping on orders over $35.00
• 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: Folktale Fibers

I spin handspun yarn using sustainable fibers, including wool from local farms (and my own small farm) that I wash, card, and dye myself using eco-friendly techniques. I also make wool felt flower hoops and wreaths and soap using milk from my small dairy goat herd and all natural ingredients.

Website: folktale.etsy.com

Instagram: @folktalefibers

Facebook: Folktale Fibers

Ravelry: Folktale Fibers Yarn Page

Twitter: @folktale

Do you have a brick & mortar location people can visit?
I'm in Westminster MD, but will not be offering farm visits until further notice.

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

Online shopping: Place orders on www.etsy.com/shop/folktale

Virtual Booth: Flickr: Folktale Fibers

Discount / Special Offer: 10% off purchase on Etsy with code

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

 

2020: adKnits (new vendor!)

adKnits is a line of nature-inspired goods for knitters and makers featuring original illustrations and plenty of puns for fiber folks. From gift tags and stickers to notecards and stitch markers, adKnits has just what you need to help you express your yarn-loving identity.

Website: adknits.com
Instagram: @adknits
Facebook: ADKnits
Ravelry: adKnits Designer Page

What shops carry your products?

Stockist list: www.adknits.com/pages/stockists

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

Once upon a time, adKnits was a knitwear brand. After ten years of knitting the same things over and over, though, I was burned out and turned toward knitting illustration instead, making things that I wanted to use as a knitter. The new of adKnits has only been around for a little over a year, but I've enjoyed every minute of it!

What's your favorite thing about being a maker?

I like making things that make people happy!

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

• Online shopping: Place orders on www.adknits.com
• Virtual Booth: YouTube: Homespun Yarn Party Hello
• Discount / Special Offer: 15% off with code
• Platform(s) for the virtual HYP:  Facebook, Instagram

2019: Wood Rasp Shop

I create unique hardwood shawl, scarf or hair pins from locally found wood. I make two-piece buckle and pin fastening designs and wood buttons in a variety of shapes and sizes. All are shaped, sanded and oiled by hand then buffed to a jewel finish.



Instagram: @thewoodraspshop

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 Spanish Peacock (new vendor!)

The Spanish Peacock has been creating beautiful handmade fiber arts tools for over sixteen years. While our products are mainly for hand spinners, we also provide beautiful tools for knitting, crochet, weaving and other less well known crafts.



Website: www.spanishpeacock.com
Instagram: @spanish_peacock
Facebook: SpanishPeacock

2019: StarKnits

Quality handmade project bags, stitch markers, rope bowls, crochet hooks and more. I create what I call project support. I think everyone needs a little color and fun in their life! I offer quality project bags in very useful shapes and sizes and fun attractive fabrics, stitch markers (both knitting and crochet) and custom handled crochet hooks. I love helping to organize and protect your projects as you carry them around. #alwaysbringaproject



Website: http://www.starknits.net/
Instagram: @starknits
Twitter: @StarKnits
Facebook: StarKnits

2019: needleclicksEtc

I create unique, whimsical stitch markers and note cards from my doodles and drawings, 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: https://www.etsy.com/shop/needleclicksetc
Instagram: @needleclicksetc
Facebook: needleclicksEtc
Ravelry: Shafer

2019: Metis Industries

Metis Industries was born out of a love for fiber and 3D printing, so what better way to combine the hobbies? We produce 3D printed drop spindles, giant circular knitting needles, and many other fiber tools. Come give them a try - we love designing fiber tools!



Website: http://www.metisindustries.com/
Instagram: @metis_industries
Facebook: 3DMetis
Ravelry: Proserpia

2019: Jammin Yarn and Fibers aka AlpacaJoy

We offer luxury fibers to knit, crochet, spin, weave and felt. Indy dyed yarn and hand spun art yarn from lace weight to super bulky corespun yarn. We have soft squishy roving and colorful rolags to spin. Hand made wood buttons, spinners orifice hooks, yarn huggers, and stitch markers too!



Website: alpacajoyofmaryland.com
Instagram: @alpacajoyofmd