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03/09/2024

Raising Romney sheep in breathtaking Humboldt County, Ace ‘n The Hole Ranch provides everything from raw fleece to roving, yarn, felted and woven goods, and natural dye plants. We are breeders of a small flock of Registered Romney’s, both natural colored and white. We produce seed stock as well as fiber for sale to hand spinners and fiber artists and show both our sheep and our fleeces at many shows throughout the country. We have received many awards for our sheep and fleeces both on the local and State level as well as National Champions.

Visit aceintheholeromneys.com to learn more!

02/14/2024

Congratulations!

01/31/2024

Alpaca/Rambouillet Sport Yarn dyed with Cosmos flowers by Integrity Alpacas! A note from Charlene: Each year I create a blend of my alpaca fiber with another Fibershed member. I like that I can support other producers while making a unique blend that showcases the best of combined fibers. In 2023, I produced a blend of 50% Climate Beneficial Transitional alpaca fiber from our herd with 50% Lani’s Lana’s Climate Beneficial Fine Rambouillet Wool.
The yarn was beautifully spun at the Olympia Fiber Mill in Washington State and this year I requested fi*****ng and sport weights. To save a little money and increase flexibility, the yarn is returned on cones providing the freedom to make custom skeins for any project.

Each 2-ply sport weight skein is 3.5 oz / 260 yards. The 6 available skeins have been hand dyed in dried cosmos flowers produced by Fibershed member, Kassenhoff Growers.

Integrity Alpacas & Fiber is proudly the first producer of wool pellets using a blend of alpaca and wool diverted from landfills in California. Our pellets are registered as a specialty fertilizer with the state of California. We also offer high quality yarns and the goods I crochet/weave for those who just want the luxury of alpaca scarves, wraps and hats. Most colors used in natural dying are grown on the ranch.

01/31/2024

Shepherds Hut Market is a specialty food and gift shop specializing in freezer lamb, fresh eggs, local maple products, hand spun yarn, wool roving, needle felting wool and supplies. Specialty local jellies, maple candy, and more.

Visit ShepherdsHutMarket.com to learn more and to shop!

01/24/2024

Raising Gotland and Leicester Longwool Sheep for wool lovers and hand spinners. Both of these breeds exist in small numbers in our country and we are working to promote and conserve their existence. Fiber available in all forms along with livestock

Ashford Heights Farm raises Gotland and Leicester Longwool Sheep for the enjoyment of wool lovers and hand spinners. Both of these breeds exist in small numbers in our country and we are working to promote and conserve their existence. Our Salt & Pepper fleece, roving & yarns are available for purchase along with handwoven items made from their wool as well as animals for fiber flocks or breeding stock.

Visit https://ashfordheightsfarm.com/ to learn more!

01/15/2024

Seacolors Yarnery - Get Wool

A Bioregional FiberShed from MAINE

Meadowcroft Farm
A sustainable farm committed to creating viable agricultural models that support both economics and ecologies.
Bioregional Commitment
Our products are all natural, all local, and all petro-chemical free.
All the wool is sourced, scoured, spun, knitted or woven within a bioregional 5 hour radius.
Solar powered, low impact SEACOLORS™ dye process.

Learn more at GetWool.com

01/10/2024

The Harvard Alpaca Ranch, located in beautiful Harvard, Massachusetts, was established in 2016 and specializes in high quality alpacas and natural fiber products.

Matthew and Amy Varrell, are the owners and operators of Harvard Alpaca Ranch.

The site reads: “As high school sweethearts, we began our journey together early in life and have been side by side ever since. We got married in 1991 and have two amazing grown sons, Nick and Rusty. Matt is an environmental biologist and Amy a registered nurse. After spending much of our lives living in Holliston, MA, raising our boys, we wondered what our next chapter would be. In 2015, after a couple of years of research and thoughtful consideration, we decided to take the plunge and move Harvard to pursue of dream of owning a working alpaca farm.

Location: Harvard, Massachusetts

Learn more at harvardalpacaranch.com or sign up for a farm tour and visit the farm shop!

01/09/2024

Mendocino Wool and Fiber

We emphasize locally produced fibers in our exceptional yarns, spinning and felting preparations, and woven goods. Focused on quality and community, we have a passion for re-localizing the textile and fashion industry. Our unique products build up and showcase a healthy, inclusive, safe place to live, creating lasting beauty for generations to come.

Services offered:

Custom yarn design, specific to your flock, fiber and needs.
Sourcing and blending fiber.
Processing from raw wool to yarn or spinning fiber.
Weaving services, including design consultation.
Education on wool classing, skirting, best shearing practices, and wool handling.
Workshops, tours, space to meet and craft.
Reach out today to find out how we can serve your fiber needs or to make an appointment for wool drop off, shopping, and tours.

Learn more at mendowool.com or

11/22/2023

Classifieds Listing - Alpacas for Sale from Menagerie Hill Ranch, Vacaville California

Alpacas produce wonderful fiber and excellent manure for the garden, and do a great job of keeping your grass down.

These Alpacas have wonderful fiber for carding and spinning.�All are healthy, well cared for, recently shorn, and halter trained.�Many have been shown and won ribbons.�Prices depend on quality of fiber, physical conformation and female pregnancy status - starting at $1,000 each.��They must be sold in pairs (3-5 is better) unless you already have Alpacas due to their being herd animals. And males and females cannot be housed together, so you must buy two or more of the same gender if you don't already have alpacas.��Alpacas are easy to care for and gentle on the land.�They use communal dung piles so are easy to clean up after.
Don't worry if you are new to Alpacas.�We will be happy to teach you what you need to know about them.�And we provide on-going mentoring as needed after your purchase.

10/27/2023

Integrity: A way of Life

The first producer of wool pellets in California! Creating an economically sustainable regional carbon cycle.

Integrity Alpacas & Fiber, established in 2013, has grown from the original 4 alpacas to over 30 in the herd today. Our herd composition supports a focus on producing uniform white fleece. Integrity Alpacas & Fiber processes only the best fiber into alpaca yarn and a special annual blend using selected fiber from our Fibershed Producers to support a cycle of economic sustainability in our region. Additionally, “waste” fiber produced in this region of California is diverted from landfills and processed on the ranch into our newest product, Gardener’s Gold® Wool Pellets.
As of spring 2023, we began production of regionally sourced unprocessable wool blended with alpaca fiber--Gardener's Gold® Wool Pellets, designed to hold water in soil. Natural fibers act as a sponge in holding the excess water in the soil of potted, container and raised beds, releasing the water back to the roots as the soil dries. This extends the time between watering and keeps the roots at a more consistent level of moisture. The pellets also serve to increase aeration and porosity in soil. If used topically, the wool fibers repel slugs and snails increasing the well-being of the plants. Gardener's Gold® Wool Pellets are in process of labeling approval to become a registered specialty fertilizer in California, as we are on our third submission for approval. Result from NPK analysis to date indicates the nitrogen is primarily unsoluable (slow release) and ranges batch to batch between 11 and 14. All packaging is recycled/recyclable and the production machines operate on solar power.
From beginning to end, Integrity is a way of life.

Integrity Alpacas & Fiber are located in Northern California - visit their website at integrityalpacas.com

10/11/2023

We are gearing up to do a breed study of Soil to Soil member fiber breeds and we want your help!

How do you decide what fiber to purchase?

Do you make your purchasing decisions by any of the following?

1. It’s soft and the animal is cute so I want to use it.
2. I recognize the breed and/or farmer and only use that fiber or yarn
3. I want to make a specific project and need a certain type of fiber
4. I don’t have a reason, I just want to add to my fiber stash.
5. Fill in the blank………

Put your answer in the comments below!

10/02/2023

Fibershed Directory has a new name! Presenting Soil to Soil Directory a gathering of eco-system enhancing, regionally focused producers.⁠
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There has been some confusion regarding the Directory and its connection with Fibershed. The Directory was created by me, Gynna Clemes in an effort to support and help producers to market and sell their products. The directory is a completely separate entity from Fibershed and Fibershed Affiliates. Membership with your local affiliate is a prerequisite to joining the directory.⁠
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The goal of the Directory is to exclusively market participating Fibershed producers and artisans, with an emphasis on each producer’s region. All products and producers listed meet Fibershed Product Requirements. Products are harvested and grown in each producer’s region, and made in the USA with US labor. ⁠
Over the next few weeks we will implement the new name and branding. We are working with our website developers to ensure a smooth transition. ⁠
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Gynna Clemes⁠
Soil to Soil Directory - A gathering of eco-system enhancing, regionally focused producers.

08/25/2023

Welcome to our new Fibershed Directory members!
Our new members are joining us from Chesapeake Fibershed, Heartland Threads Fibershed, Mountains & Plains Fibershed, NJ Fibershed, Northern and Central California Fibershed, and Northern New England Fibershed.

Blue Barn Farm – Northern and Central California Fibershed
Budding Creek Farm – Chesapeake Fibershed
Dancing Waters Farm – NJ Fibershed
Forest Bluff Farm – NJ Fibershed
Guided Rock Farms – Mountains & Plains Fibershed
Housework – Northern and Central California Fibershed
Mustang Acres, Inc. – Northern and Central California Fibershed
Purveyor of Fine Yarns – Heartland Threads Fibershed
Seacolors Yarnery – Get Wool – Northern New England Fibershed
Sunshine Daydream Farm and Garden – Northern New England Fibershed

Visit FibershedDirectory.com to view member listings and explore categories!

08/25/2023

Calling all Fibershed authors! Are you an author with published books or articles? Perhaps you have hundreds or pages written and haven't hit the submit to publish button yet... or perhaps you have a profound love of reading and are looking for Literature written by a fellow Fibershed producer. ⁠
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Our top Northern California authors are: ⁠
Rebecca Burgess, author of Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy⁠
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Stephany Wilkes, author of Raw Material: Working Wool in the West⁠
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We are looking to expand our current Literature category, let us know in the comments who your favorite fiber and soil authors are and maybe we can get them added to the directory! Looking for the next great read!

08/16/2023

Our members have untold talents and provide numerous services! Looking for a mill? Shearing or grazing services? Explore our members and the services they provide.

Ashford Heights Farm – Breeding Stock

Great Bay Wool Works – Romney breeding stock

Harvard Alpaca Ranch – Education and Agritourism

Integrity Alpacas – Wool pellet producer

Mendocino Wool & Fiber – Spinning Yarn, woven goods, and shearing

Meridian Jacobs – Workshops and education through a Farm Club membership

Simple Hill Farm – Summer Camps and Workshops

Summer Solace Tallow – Farmers Market Booth

West by Midwest - Shearing

08/14/2023

Introducing Three Rivers Fibershed

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota (175 mi radius)

Within the vision of Fibershed is a call to make textiles a different way, one in which the impact of our fibers are considered from a soil-to-soil perspective. These soil-to-soil systems create just local economies that honor all who participate centering on local labor, local fiber, and local natural dyes. It is our mission to abolish unjust textile systems and create in their place strong, decentralized textile economies that builds from the resources within our own communities. The Three Rivers Fibershed is working to develop regional fiber systems that build soil health and protect the wellbeing of our biosphere here in Minnesota. While our strategic geography is centered in Minneapolis, it extends out in a 175 mile radius, including portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and South Dakota. Join us in being a part of the movement for local fiber, dyes, and labor.

08/11/2023

Are you a maker looking for a new source of supplies? Our members have you covered!

Ace ‘n The Hole Ranch – Romney fleeces, roving and yarn

Ashford Heights Farm – Gotland and Leicester Longwool fibers

Chico Flax - Linen and Flax yarns

Clemes & Clemes, Inc. – Good Clean Fiber and fiber prep tools

Flying Goat Farm – hand-dyed yarns and fibers

Integrity Alpacas & Fiber – Wool Pellets and alpaca yarns

Lani’s Lana ~ Fine Rambouillet Wool – Rambouillet Yarns and Fabrics

Menagerie Hill Ranch – Alpaca fleece, roving and yarn

Meridian Jacobs – Locally grown Jacob fiber, yarn and sheepskins

Petal and Hank – Natural dyed yarns

Seven Four Pigment Farm – natural dye pigments

Simple Hill Farm – naturally dyed merino yarns

Solitude Wool – Breed-specific Yarns and fibers

Venecia Dream Farm Alpacas and Farm Store – Alpaca Yarns

Warner Mountain Weavers – natural dyed yarns, rug hooking, spinning, weaving supplies

Wild Earth Textiles – Flax and Dyes

08/09/2023

Introducing Northern New England Fibershed⁠
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Location: the states of New Hampshire, Maine, & Vermont⁠
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The Northern New England Fibershed aims to re-invigorate regional natural fiber systems in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Our mission supports individuals and businesses within our region to bring fiber from raw material to finished product. We promote regenerative farming practices that are rooted in traditional Indigenous knowledge to nourish the soil and protect the land.

08/01/2023

Welcome to our new Fibershed Directory members! ⁠
Our new members are joining us from SE New England Fibershed, Northern and Central California Conference, and Northern California Fibershed Cooperative⁠
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Signal Rock Farm – SE New England Fibershed⁠
Mendocino Wool & Fiber – Northern and Central California Fibershed⁠
California Cloth Foundry – Northern California Fibershed Cooperative⁠
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Visit FibershedDirectory.com to view member listings and explore categories!

07/14/2023

Welcome to our new Fibershed Directory members! ⁠
Our new members are joining us from SE New England Fibershed, Piedmont Fibershed, Northern and Central California Conference, and Northern California Fibershed Cooperative⁠
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Harvard Alpaca Ranch - SE New England Fibershed⁠

Native Spun – Piedmont Fibershed⁠

Summer Solace Tallow – Northern and Central California Conference, Northern California Fibershed Cooperative⁠
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Visit FibershedDirectory.com to view member listings and explore categories!

07/10/2023

Introducing Connecticut Fibershed

Location: Canterbury, Connecticut (200 mi radius)

We are growers, farmers, and artisans with a strong belief in growing a local and sustainable farm to fashion network.

07/06/2023

Did you know that Fibershed Directory has a fiber breeds category? We currently have 61 different breeds tagged.

Explore Alpacas, American Zwartbles, Romney, Yak, and fifty seven breeds in between!

https://fibersheddirectory.com/listing/breeds

Photo is from one of our directory members Ace ‘n the Hole Ranch from the Northern and Central California Fibershed.

07/03/2023

Introducing Chesapeake Fibershed

Location: Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The Chesapeake Fibershed follows the Chesapeake Watershed, extending through the greater Washington DC – Baltimore metropolitan areas and includes portions of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Our fibershed encourages community building and seeks to expand the connections between the producers of fiber and those who use and wear it.

06/30/2023

Welcome to our new Fibershed Directory members!

Our new members are joining us from Blue Ridge Mountains Fibershed, Chesapeake Fibershed, High Desert Fibershed – California, Mountains & Plains Fibershed, Northern California Fibershed Cooperative, Northern and Central California Fibershed, and Northern New England Fibershed

Warner Mountain Weavers – Northern California Fibershed
Cooperative, Northern and Central California Fibershed, High Desert Fibershed – California

Flying Goat Farm – Chesapeake Fibershed

Wild Earth Textiles – Blue Ridge Mountains Fibershed

Menagerie Hill Ranch – Northern and Central California Fibershed

Azariah’s Fibre Arts – Mountains & Plains Fibershed

Great Bay Wool Works – Northern New England Fibershed

Petal and Hank – Three Rivers Fibershed

Kassenhoff Growers – Northern California Fibershed Cooperative,
Northern and Central California Fibershed

Lani’s Lana ~ Fine Rambouillet Wool – Northern California Fibershed Cooperative, Northern and Central California Fibershed

Visit FibershedDirectory.com to view member listings and explore categories!

06/29/2023

Are you a member in good standing of a Fibershed Affiliate?

This is your OFFICIAL invitation to join the Fibershed Directory as a founding member. To join either claim your listing or create a new listing. To “List with Us” visit fibersheddirectory.com/advertise

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