🧶 Fiber & Textile

A worsted spinning fiber mill in Greenwich, Washington County, processing wool and other natural animal and plant fibers for farmers, fiber artists, and small producers across the Northeast. Farmers always receive their own fiber back — no blending with other animals. Specializes in heritage and rare breed wools, long-staple fibers, and custom yarn production. Services include washing, picking, carding, combing, spinning, and dyeing. In operation since 2010.

Cooperstown fiber-arts studio whose maker creates handwoven and hand-dyed textiles, scarves, and hand-spun yarn.

Guilderland yarn shop that hand-dyes its own yarn and stocks fiber-arts supplies.

A fiber scouring (wool washing) facility in Mechanicville, Saratoga County, operated as an initiative of the Hudson Valley Textile Project. Accepts raw (greasy) fleeces from fiber farms, spinning mills, crafters, felters, and carding mills for professional wool washing services. Open to members and non-members. Custom sorting available. Addresses one of the leading barriers to success for HV fiber farmers — access to mid-size lot scouring (100-1000 lbs.) — and plays a critical role in building the regional fiber economy.

Greenville farm raising alpacas and poultry — alpaca yarn and roving, fresh eggs, and handmade goods, with a weekend farm shop.

Dutchess County handspinners guild meeting roughly once a month on a Saturday at the historic Elmendorph Inn in Red Hook. Members spin, knit, crochet, weave, chat, and learn together from 10am to 3pm. The guild demonstrates fiber arts at events throughout the year, including in the Wool Room at the Dutchess County Fair, and competes in Fleece-to-Shawl contests at the Ulster County Fair, the Dutchess County Fair, and the New York State Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck.

Family-operated fiber farm in Andes raising sheep and producing wool for local artisans and fiber enthusiasts. Located at Gladstone Hollow Road in Andes, Evans & Evans Farm is a Pure Catskills member recognized in regional fiber directories. Sells raw fleece and wool products directly from the farm. Part of a cluster of fiber farms in the Delaware County Catskills that collectively support a robust local wool economy.

Historic working farm established in 1798 in the Town of Greenfield, one of the oldest continuously operated farm properties in Saratoga County. The farm store sells hand-dyed wool yarns and wool roving for hand spinning or felting from the farm's own sheep flock. Also carries spinning and weaving supplies and equipment, and offers instruction in knitting and hand spinning. Member of Pride of NY. Logging and firewood also available. Call for current hours.

Family-run Huacaya alpaca farm in South Kortright owned by Matt and Diane Taylor, with over 30 alpacas and a strong show record. Specializes in fiber production from award-winning alpacas whose fleece is hypoallergenic, three times warmer than wool, and cashmere-comparable in quality. Processes fiber through a regional cooperative and sells finished goods through their online Little Alpaca Shop. Farm tours available. A Pure Catskills member and regular presence at regional fiber festivals.

Small holistically managed family farm in East Berne practicing regenerative agriculture through planned rotational grazing and species diversity. Home to the rare Herdwick breed sheep — the second flock in the United States and the first east of the Rockies. Herdwick sheep are naturally disease- and parasite-resistant foragers known for exceptionally lean, mild-flavored meat, once famously raised and championed by Beatrix Potter. Produces unique Herdwick wool roving, batts, yarn, and fiber arts supplies, as well as pastured meats (lamb, heritage pigs, poultry, turkey), and farm-fresh eggs. Products available at the farm store and online. Also featured annually at the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds.

Small family alpaca farm built on 14 acres in East Berne by Jeff and Karen Villeneuve, about 15 miles west of Albany. Home to 19 Huacaya alpacas bred for high-quality fiber, plus a small assortment of pygmy goats, guinea fowl, and peacocks. Offers alpacas for sale and boarding, alpaca fiber and yarn for sale, and farm visits by appointment. Accessible from the Helderberg hills via Route 157 and Saw Mill Road. A welcoming on-farm experience for families, fiber enthusiasts, and anyone interested in small-scale sustainable fiber farming.

A regional network connecting fiber artists, farmers, mills, spinners, weavers, and felters across the Hudson Valley. Maintains a calendar of events including guild meetings for the Ulster County Handspinners Guild, Woodstock Weavers Guild, Elmendorph Handspinners Guild, and the annual Hudson Valley Fiber Arts Festival featuring a fleece sale, spinning, weaving, and felting demonstrations, workshops, and competitions. A free community resource for the fiber arts community of the Hudson Valley.

A regional organization dedicated to building the Hudson Valley's natural fiber economy by supporting collaboration among fiber farmers, processors, artisans, and consumers. Runs educational programs, a podcast, a Local Yarn Guide to regionally grown and milled yarns, and the Clean Fleece NY fiber scouring facility in Mechanicville. A hub for anyone in the HV involved in sheep, alpaca, or other fiber animal production who wants to connect their raw fiber to finished goods and local markets.

Capital Region fiber arts guild dating to the Schenectady Handweavers and renamed in 1978. Open to anyone interested in handweaving or spinning, with membership extending across the Mohawk Valley, Hudson Valley, and western Massachusetts. Meetings feature educational programs, show-and-tell, and social time, with workshops led by prominent fiber arts experts. Hosts an annual Show & Sale each November in North Greenbush — one of the Capital Region's most popular handicraft exhibitions, featuring thousands of handmade items plus ongoing weaving and spinning demonstrations. 501(c)(4) nonprofit.

A fiber farm in Laurens, Otsego County, producing hand-spun wool, hand-crafted soft toys, wearables, and wool and fabric housewares. Available at the Cooperstown Farmers' Market and direct from the farm. A distinctive artisan fiber operation in central New York.

Spinners and weavers guild founded in 1972, named for the Palisades cliffs along the lower Hudson. Most members hail from Rockland and Bergen counties and the NYC metropolitan area. Despite the name, member interests extend well beyond spinning and weaving to knitting, dyeing, felting, beadwork, and lacemaking. Dedicated to both traditional techniques and new explorations in fiber arts.

A small farm in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, raising Corriedale sheep and selling raw fleece, yarn, and breeding stock. Also offers wool quilting materials, penny rug supplies, and instruction in wool crafts and creative fiber arts. A hands-on resource for fiber homesteaders learning to work with raw wool from shearing to finished product.

Small alpaca farm and fiber arts studio at Hood Lane in Downsville, in the hamlet of Gregorytown. Combines alpaca and llama fiber production with an on-site needle felting studio — the Paca Shack — offering hands-on needle felting classes and workshops for groups and individuals. Produces 100% River Breeze alpaca yarn and rug yarn for sale. Classes accommodate up to 10 students and cover everything from beginner needle felting to specialty projects. A distinctive combination of working fiber farm and creative arts studio, and a Pure Catskills member.

An alpaca farm and fiber mill nestled in the Catskill foothills between Callicoon and Jeffersonville, focusing on developing fiber characteristics of grey and black alpacas. Farm store sells yarn from their own animals, blankets, scarves, hats, gloves, mittens, felted bowls, dryer balls, Christmas ornaments, socks, and more. The fleece is super soft, hypoallergenic, and luxurious. Also sells raw fleece, roving, and batts.

Small fiber farm in Nassau, Rensselaer County raising sheep and producing wool and handcrafted fiber products for spinners, weavers, and fiber artists. Offers raw fleece, rovings, and handmade wool goods direct from the farm. Part of the growing fiber arts community connecting the Capital Region to traditional textile crafts.

Schenectady fiber artist Sarah Boink (at the Brouwer House Creative) hand-weaving tapestries and making naturally dyed, locally sourced wool yarns, plus weaving kits.

A traditionally trained weaver and natural dyer based in Altamont, Albany County, specializing in rug weaving and blanket weaving using wool, cotton, and alpaca grown locally or in the USA. Also a traditionally trained natural dyer working with local and traditional dyestuffs — madder, indigo, weld, and regional plants. Teaches workshops in weaving and indigo dyeing. Classes focused on producing finished, useful articles using traditional techniques.

Schoharie County spinners and weavers guild meeting monthly at the Schoharie United Presbyterian Church (314 Main Street, Schoharie). Member organization of the Northeastern Handspinners Association (NHA). Regularly hosts workshops with visiting instructors covering spinning, dyeing, weaving, and related fiber techniques. Note: distinct from the similarly named Golden Fleece Spinners' Society in Baldwinsville (Onondaga County).

Windham yarn shop and fiber-arts hub with a curated selection of yarns and notions, knitting classes, and a cozy sitting area with coffee and tea.

A beloved local yarn and needlework shop in the heart of Pearl River, The Stitchery has served fiber artists throughout Rockland County and the lower Hudson Valley for over 40 years. The shop carries an extensive floor-to-ceiling selection of yarn from major suppliers and independent dyers alongside knitting, crocheting, and needlework supplies, and one of the most comprehensive button collections in the region sourced from around the world. Owner Adam is known for his encyclopedic knowledge of yarn and inventory, making this a destination for fiber crafters of all skill levels.

A registered sheep operation on Tonjes Road in Callicoon raising Border Leicester and Black Welsh Mountain sheep primarily for fiber. Offers raw fleece, roving, batts, and hand-spun yarn in natural colors ranging from pearly white to charcoal, misty grey, and pure midnight black. Also carries fiber processing tools, blending pads, antique spinning wheels, and some fiber to spin. A rare source for hand-spun artisan fiber in Sullivan County.

Ulster County guild for handspinners and fiber artists. Meets the second Thursday of every month at 7pm, typically at the Russell Brott Senior Center in Lake Katrine. Active Facebook presence for between-meeting discussion and event coordination.

Delmar indie yarn dyer (Terri Bartosik) hand-dyeing small-batch merino, mohair, alpaca, and blended yarns in many weights and colors.

Ulster County weaving guild founded in 1972 in honor of mentor Berta Frey. Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 10am at the Reformed Church of Port Ewen. Open to weavers of all levels with regular educational programming.

A bright and welcoming fiber arts store in the Rondout neighborhood of Kingston, Ulster County. Helps students and crafters elevate crochet and knitting from hobby to art form. Carries yarn, fiber arts supplies, and patterns while fostering a community of fiber lovers in the Hudson Valley.