The farms behind the fiber
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Smiling Dog Farm
Gotlands are relatively new in the United States, but are growing in popularity. They are friendly and curious sheep, and are known for having beautiful fleeces. Their wool is usually gray in color, but can range from a very dark charcoal (almost black) to light gray. Their wool is curly, falling in ringlets, giving them a beautiful appearance. Gotland wool is used for fiber arts, felting, weaving and knitting.
Our Gotland sheep are raised entirely on pasture. They are never confined in a barn, preferring to stay outside, grazing on the lush pasture grasses that provide all the nutrition they need to stay healthy and grow their beautiful fleeces. Dancing Waters Farm
Here at Dancing Waters Farm (DWF) I produce “farm fresh fiber”. You will “know your fiber” as fiber products include the name of the animal(s) that produced it as well as the type of fiber.- You won’t get that from a commercial store! My products are all one of a kind.Windswept Sheep
Our family has roots in farming. Over the past one hundred years, our family has raised dairy cattle, beef cattle and crops.
In 2000, we transitioned to raising sheep and hay. We chose Romney sheep because of their temperament and dual purpose (fiber and meat).
Dorset sheep were added later to provide market lambs for our children's 4-H projects. We currently maintain both flocks and focus on producing quality fleeces, roving and yarns to fiber artists.
Our sheep are raised and grazed in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties in New Jersey.Healy Heritage Farm
The mission of this farm is to regenerate historic Maine land back to sustainable, nutritious, pastureland that will support a flock of wooly sheep, while honoring the surname of my Irish immigrant ancestors, the Healys, who came to this country in the 1850s to make a new life in farming.
This dream of a sheep farm was realized in the spring of 2022 when, after a lot of research and work, a small flock of Romney and Leicester Longwool sheep came to live on our little plot of land in central Maine. Both of our breeds are producing gorgeous fleeces that are being processed into yarn right here in the State of Maine. We support our local growers, producers, and manufactures, and are happy to know that support makes a difference to other small businesses in our State.
Bloom Woolen Yarns
Bloom creates high-quality yarn from wool grown, spun and dyed in and around the Western Massachusetts Fibershed Region. We work with the mills in our regional fiber system to design and produce lush and lofty yarns that are sustainably dyed in small batches. We also find creative ways to convert local “waste” wool into useful household goods. When you purchase our products you support small family-owned farms and help preserve New England’s enduring textile tradition.
Herons Llyn Farm
Heron’s Llŷn Farm is a micro farm in the beautiful Champlain Valley in Addison Co., Vermont. Here we specialize in local sheep specific wool, hand dyed yarns and creating an integrated farming system that is both beneficial to our animals and native pollinators.Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks
Keeping the Northeast Warm and Colorful!
Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks is a fiber mill located in East Hardwick, Vermont, the gateway to the Northeast Kingdom. We are a custom processing mill transforming raw wool into different types of roving, batts, and Yarn.
We are constantly striving to be as environmentally friendly as possible.Windy Farm Alpacas
As an alpaca breeder, I have developed a passion for spinning, weaving, felting and knitting, which has provided me with knowledge and an appreciation of the wonderful qualities of alpaca fleece.
Established in 1999, we are a small farm conveniently located in historic Chesterfield Township, NJ, offering fine fleeced alpacas.