Mark your calendar for 9/27/2025, 12-3PM 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
Author: Eleanor Tillmans
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.
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Do’s and Don’ts of Yarn Substitutions
A simple guide to yarn substitutions. Avoid common mistakes.
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How to use a color wheel to organize your stash
Learn to choose winning color combinations with simple guidelines. Creatively spot professional inspirations and let mother nature help as well.
Weave like a PRO even if you’ve never touched a loom before
Learn to weave a lovely scarf in just two days. Looms are available for use.