Bumblebee Acres Farm & Fiber Studio

Fiber, Farm Raised
Fiber, Hand-Dyed or Hand-Spun

Website: bumblebeeacres.com

How to Shop

Online Store: bumblebeeacres.com
Email:

Livestream

We will be LIVE on our Instagram at 1 PM EST both days of the festival!

Discount/Special Offer

  • Free Standard Shipping on US Orders over $250, MDSW Weekend ONLY! Starts May 1, ends May 2, end of Day. Use Code “MDSW” at Checkout.
  • SHOP AN HOUR EARLY! Members of our Patreon get exclusive, 1 hour early access to all shop updates, including MDSW! Check out how to become a Patron here: patreon.com/bumblebeeacresfarm

Festival Exclusive

Our MDSW 2021 Colorway is “Friendship Grows like a Flower” and will be open as a PREORDER from May 1-8. Details for the exclusive color’s ship date will be in the product listing on our website!

About Us

Bumblebee Acres Farm is a family owned and operated farm and fiber arts studio located in Northern Illinois, USA! Read ALL about our family, business, and values here https://bumblebeeacres.com/about-us Or, read on for a small snippet!

ABOUT OUR FARM:
We raise Shetland, Cormo, and CormoXShetland sheep for wool, Pygora goats for their cashmere-like fiber, and English and Satin Angora bunnies for their wool! We currently offer our fiber in hand painted top, bats, and clouds to hand spinners.

ABOUT OUR YARN:
We specialize in hand dyed yarns inspired by our favorite things, including nature, books, movies, tv shows, and holidays. We offer a variety of yarn weights and blends! All of our yarn is dyed in small batches, to create artistically blended colorways we enjoy dying and creating with. Whether it’s the color, the inspiration, or the yarn base, you are guaranteed to find something to inspire your next woolly adventure!

ABOUT OUR TOOLS AND PATTERNS:
We also carry notions, project bags, and original patterns. All of our patterns are designed by us, for our yarn.

Contact Information

PO Box 325
Davis, IL 61019

bumblebeeacres.com/contact
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Social Media

Facebook: facebook.com/bumblebeeacresfarm
Instagram: instagram.com/bumblebeeacresfarm
Ravelry: ravelry.com/groups/bumblebee-acres-farm
YouTube: youtube.com/user/bumblebeeacres

2023 tickets and catalogs now on sale!

Tickets and catalogs for the 2023 festival are now on sale at https://mswf2023.eventbrite.com.

Schedule of Events

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Fiber Art Seminar Spotlight - In Blending Board Primer with Roy Clemes, you will learn basic techniques and use of a blending board from one of its designers. The class will not only demonstrate the versatility of the blending board -- blending fibers of various types, lengths, and colors -- but also the strength of the blending board - quickly preparing fiber in rolags for woolen spinning.Find full class details and register online at www.lessonface.com/sheepandwool. Be sure to check out our full lineup of classes while you are there. These are in-person classes!Looking to buy tickets or order a catalog? Find those at mswf2023.eventbrite.com/.#marylandwool #marylandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwool #marylandsheepandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwoolfestival2023 #mdsw #mdsw2023 #celebrating50years #ilovecolor #knittersofinstagram #wool #neverenoughyarn #handspinnersofinstagram #handspinner #handspin #handspunyarn #handspunstagram #handspunwool #roving #yarnonthehoof #handspunyarn #shoplocal #handspinning #colorinspiration #neverenoughcolor #neverenoughtime #tourdefleece #spinmorewool #spinnersgonnaspin #ilovespinning #artisandyer ... See MoreSee Less
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Fiber Art Seminar Spotlight - In Technicolor Shawls, Kim McBrien Evans will take you on an in-depth look at color play in shawls. Basic color theory and multiple yarn management techniques will up your shawl game. You can plan for amount of yarn you need and learn to use your leftovers to make fantastic garments. This is a half day class Friday afternoon.Find full class details and register online at www.lessonface.com/sheepandwool. Be sure to check out our full lineup of classes while you are there. These are in-person classes!Looking to buy tickets or order a catalog? Find those at mswf2023.eventbrite.com/.#ShopSmall #farmtoneedles #knitting #neverenoughyarn #yarnaddict #yarnlove #yarnaddiction #crochetersofig #knittersofinstagram #nevernotknitting #handknitting #knittersgonnaknit #i_love_knitting #knittingjoy #knitknitknit #ilovewool #marylandwool #marylandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwoolfestival2023 #mdsw #mdsw2023 #celebrating50years. ... See MoreSee Less
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Fiber Art Seminar Spotlight - In Needle Felted Whale with Kristen Walsh, you will make this needle felted whale that packs a lot of different techniques! You will master color gradation, creation of texture, using bead eyes, building “pieces” of your work on your work surface and then adding it to your project and using wire as an armature. All of that while making a wonderful whale that will grace your home for years to come. This is a half day class on Friday morning.Find full class details and register online at www.lessonface.com/sheepandwool. Be sure to check out our full lineup of classes while you are there. These are in-person classes!Looking to buy tickets or order a catalog? Find those at mswf2023.eventbrite.com/.#marylandwool #marylandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwool #marylandsheepandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwoolfestival2023 #mdsw #mdsw2023 #celebrating50years #wool #felt #felted #feltedwool #feltedanimals #handfelt #handfelted #handfelting #handfeltedwool #roving #handdyedfiber #farmtofiber #farmtofelt #wool #ilovewool #ilovefelt #ilovefelting #woolfelt #needlefelted #needlefelt #cutefelt ... See MoreSee Less
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