5 fiber & textile in Albany County, New York.
Guilderland yarn shop that hand-dyes its own yarn and stocks fiber-arts supplies.
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 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.
Delmar indie yarn dyer (Terri Bartosik) hand-dyeing small-batch merino, mohair, alpaca, and blended yarns in many weights and colors.