Today we are reminiscing that 32 years ago, as we were washing our wool from our local shepherds with our used Maytag ringer washer, the Rural Development arm of the US Department of Agriculture was offering low interest loans to companies engaging in activities that support local farming.
2023 brought more new visitors to the Mill than ever before. We’ve shared with them the history of our co-op from its founding in 1981 to our newest yarns that are still on the bobbins.
Their enthusiasm for our process and our products reminds us afresh everyday that making beautiful yarn is important work. In your hands, the gorgeous skeins of yarn that we spin from natural fibers become cherished keepsakes. They warm and comfort your family, friends and members of your community.
There was a distinct bite to the air this morning as we arrived at the Mill and that tells us that Fall is coming and our festival season is near! We imagine that very soon local nurseries will be filling up with mums and folks will start craving pumpkin spice in their coffee. We are hard at work spinning up a storm of fresh skeins so that we and some of your favorite fiber producers and indie dyers will have fresh inventory to share with you in the coming months.
On January 12 of this year our remarkable Elizabeth (Libby) Mills passed on at the age of 94. As one of our original founders, she embodied the love of natural… Continue reading
The Putney Craft Tour is on! We’re delighted to invite you to experience one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted holiday shopping. Tour the studios of the area during the day… and enjoy performances at… Continue reading
The dozen patterns that comprise the At the Spinnery collection are classically appealing and have been very popular since our book was first published. Many friends expressed an interest in… Continue reading
Every Thanksgiving for the past 41 years, Vermont’s most iconic open studio tour, The Putney Craft Tour, the oldest continuous craft tour in the country held during the long Thanksgiving… Continue reading
We wanted to send you a special invitation to join Maureen in our virtual SAFF booth (aka our Mill shop). Friday, October 23rd, at 9 am EDT you’ll find us… Continue reading
We have two virtual craft meetings scheduled for September. Find a comfortable spot and be sure that your project is near at hand. Using your computer, tablet or phone, head… Continue reading
We have two virtual gatherings to invite you to this week! This Saturday morning we’ll gather at 10 am to noon when Larisa will be hosting our next virtual meet… Continue reading
Our newest design, Hybrid was inspired by the partnership and community that is created and maintained by the vendors and attendees of fiber festivals all across the county. It pairs… Continue reading
We have a new pattern to share with you this week! We’d like to introduce you to Hybrid. This top-down yoked sweater designed by Kate Salomon, pairs woolen spun Spinnery… Continue reading