Eleanor Tillmans

Planning an Art Themed Garden

By Eleanor Tillmans A Snowy Day Activity Alexa, what is your notification? Winter weather alert and several inches of snow coming your way. Not exactly what I was hoping for. March pushes the limits of my endurance, so this was less than welcome news. I spent the first weekend in April walking on grass and… Continue reading Planning an Art Themed Garden

10 Steps to Garden Design

Step 1: Gather information Get measurements of the space, including outbuildings, fences, gates, etc and determine the scale that you will be using. Iphone has a measurement tool that does the job. Step 2: Site Analysis Consider Sun exposure, drainage, and access to water. Any slopes should be noted. Find North. Step 3: Prioritize Uses… Continue reading 10 Steps to Garden Design

Farm Day & Trunk Show

Mark your calendar for 9/27/2025, 12-4PM By Eleanor Tillmans Meryl Sheep at the Woolly Bobbin. Photo credit: E.Tillmans Celebrate the Fall Season with Us We invite you to immerse yourself in the warmth of our Alpaca Farm Day & Trunk Show, happening this September 27th from 12 noon to 3 PM. This year’s theme, “Seasons,”… Continue reading Farm Day & Trunk Show

February in the Attic

My time in the attic has been a real lifesaver. Last year at this time, I was completely stir-crazy. In contrast, this winter has gone by too quickly for me. I set out some big goals for my residency and I can feel the days slipping away. As I write this, I am sitting in… Continue reading February in the Attic

January in the Attic

Eleanor Artist in Residence Grand Rapids January 2023

Old Central School: Artist in Residence

Old Central School Art Residency: Finding My Voice A Bit About Myself I am a fiber artist and farmer. I have raised fiber animals for use in my custom hats and other fiber art since 2015. I am also a ceramicist and created knitting bowls and other tools as an accessory to my knitting business.… Continue reading Old Central School: Artist in Residence

Welcome to the Woolly Bobbin.

We are a small fiber farm located in the Northwoods of Minnesota. We are proud to provide weavers, knitters, and other fiber artists with hands-on educational experiences to help them create heirloom quality goods. We raise our alpaca, Southdown sheep, and nigora goats. We then use the fiber to create one-of-a-kind products including accessories and… Continue reading Welcome to the Woolly Bobbin.

Author: Eleanor Tillmans