Welcome to the Woolly Bobbin.
We are a small fiber farm on the “Edge of the Woolderness” in Northern Minnesota.
We raise alpaca, Southdown sheep, and Nigora goats. I use our fiber to create one-of-a-kind products including accessories and custom hats.
I can be seen in many craft fairs and shows in Minnesota, as well as on our farm during special Farm Days.
I provide a variety of workshops- both in-person and online.
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