Field & Fiber: A Skagit & Whatcom Farm to Yarn Tour

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 24 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm UTC-07:00

1401 Commercial St, Bellingham, WA, United States, Washington 98225 | Bellingham

Northwest Yarns & Mercantile
Publisher/HostNorthwest Yarns & Mercantile
Field & Fiber: A Skagit & Whatcom Farm to Yarn Tour
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Join us for a two-day journey through the vibrant fiber landscape of Whatcom and Skagit counties! Field & Fiber offers fiber lovers the chance to visit a variety of fiber farms, each offering their own take on sustainable, locally grown fiber and the handmade goods it inspires.

Led by Echo Mae, fiber historian and writer of the Know Your Fiber blog, this tour weaves together the stories of Skagit & Whatcom sheep, alpaca, and llama farms with the people and traditions that bring their fibers to life.

Whether you're a knitter, spinner, crocheter, weaver, or simply fiber-curious, you’ll enjoy:

⛰️ A scenic weekend of inspiration, community, and connection
🚌 A chartered bus to take you from farm to farm
🐑 Behind-the-scenes visits with farmers and their animals
🏣A visit to a local fiber and yarn mill
📜 The history of fiber animals and folk in Whatcom & Skagit counties
🧶 Shopping for unique, locally produced yarn and fiber
🛍️ Handmade goods and regional farm products
🏨 A 10% discount at downtown Bellingham’s Hotel Leo for tour participants

Field & Fiber is your chance to connect with the land, the animals, the producers and the deep history of fiber and textile arts!
Dates & Times: 8/23-8/24, 9-5
Cost: $425
Wondering where we are going? Check out our fun and fleecy stops!
• Sunny Alpacas •
• Hedgerow Willows •
• Legacy Lamb •
• Fog & Fleece Sheepery •
• JNK Llama Farm •
• Harmony Fields •
• Shoot the Moon Vinyard •
• Skagit Woolen Works •
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