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

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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

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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