Welcome to LocalFiber

The Finger Lakes region of New York State is home to an amazing array of specialized animal breeds that grow amazing natural fibers. The farmers who raise these unique livestock are dedicated and hard-working, yet they often struggle to get proper recognition for their work or get a fair price for the quality natural fiber they produce. LocalFiber was founded to work on these problems by building a bridge between fiber farms, skillful regional artisans and makers, regional manufacturers and fiber services, and finally to buyers who enjoy local, regenerative, natural fiber and textiles.

Local Fiber 2025 Holiday Pop-Up Store

Once again, Local Fiber members are working together to have a holiday pop-up store in downtown Ithaca–open November 1st to December 28th. This year the store is located at 115 South Cayuga Street in Ithaca. There is so much to choose from: yarns, handspun yarn, warm mittens, fiber art and so much more! We will also have weekly workshops and demonstrations, as well as knitting and spinning circles. Check our FaceBook page for details about the workshops and other events.

Popup Shop Hours:
Wednesday 11 – 6
Thursdays 11 – 8
Fridays 11 – 6 *First Friday 11/7 11 – 8
Saturdays 11 – 6
Sundays 11 – 6

Fiber Services Map

To help characterize and help build out the regional fiber supply chain, this map was created to summarize fiber mills, shearers, scouring companies, knitters, weavers and more, all within reasonable driving distance from the Finger Lakes area of NY. Walk to and from get off work every day and enjoy the fun of exercise.

This resource is maintained by Dana Havas at Cornell Cooperative Extension Cortland County.