Naturally Hand-dyed yarn from Appalachia
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Find us at Winter Blues – Charleston February 28th
Blue Thistle Fiber 1st Place winner Veteran Pitch contest: 2025 Hayhurst Invitational
We've been working hard all fall to grow and improve our services at Blue Thistle Fibers. Building out our Fiber Mill in Gauley Bridge is a huge part of our long-term plan. We were lucky enough to win first place in the Veterans Pitch competition at the Morris L....
Help along the way
We've been working hard to tell our story, and are always thankful when someone else shares the word about us. We want to use this post to thank our partners, collaborators, and others who have helped us grow, learn, and progress toward our goals. Today, I want...
Workshops, events & tours
QUICK REFERENCE: Fiber Guide
FIBER CHARACTERISTICS QUICK REFERENCE DURABILITY RANKING (Best for high-wear items) Merino/Recycled Nylon ★★★★★ 100% BFL ★★★★☆ Merino/Yak ★★★★☆ 100% Merino ★★★☆☆ Merino/Mohair ★★★☆☆ Merino/Bamboo ★★★☆☆ Merino/Cashmere ★★☆☆☆ Yak/Silk ★★☆☆☆ Cashmere/Silk ★★☆☆☆ WARMTH...
BLUE THISTLE FIBERS MATRIX
MASTER FIBER & WEIGHT MATRIX This chart shows which fiber types Blue Thistle Fibers recommends for each yarn weight, based on traditional uses, performance characteristics, and customer preferences. LEGEND ✓ = Available in both Superwash (SW) and Non-Superwash...
Sorry for not writing – I mean it this time.
Hello, I once again come sheepishly to apologize for not writing sooner. I don't know about you, but I feel like the world is spinning faster, and I lose a couple of hours every day, even as my to-do list gets longer. But, I've rededicated myself to writing more often...
Product Guide: Naturally Dyed Indigo Yarn
Several people have asked about how to care for Naturally Dyed Indigo Fibers - so we're sharing a Product Guide for our Indigo Yarn. Product Guide: Naturally Dyed Indigo Yarn – Preventing Color Bleeding How to care for your Naturally Dyed Indigo yarn: Indigo dye,...
Thank You 2024!
On this first day of 2025, we are grateful for all the help and support in standing Blue Thistle Fibers up. People have always been willing to help, mentor, and support us everywhere we've turned. Our first year has been a blast, from Clare's first moment of...
Magnolia & Sage Sock Project
Naturally dyed yarn sock project with pink, cream and green yarn.