🧵 The Story Behind Cobblestone Fiber Designs
When people stop by my booth at a festival, I often hear the same question:
“So… how did you get into this?”
The truth? I didn’t set out to start a business at all. Cobblestone Fiber Designs began quite by accident — a happy twist in the thread of my life.
From First Loom to First Love
In 2014, I learned continuous strand loom weaving from Theresa Jewell of Stone Mountain Looms. I was instantly hooked. There was something meditative about the rhythm of wrapping yarn around the loom, the satisfaction of watching a piece grow before my eyes, and the way the finished fabric felt both timeless and deeply personal.
I’ve always been drawn to natural fibers — the way they breathe, age beautifully, and connect us to a slower, more intentional way of living. Wool, cotton, alpaca… each has its own personality, and I love coaxing out its best qualities in each piece I make.
The “Accidental” Business
One thing led to another.
I started weaving gifts for friends and family, just because I loved it. Then, I was invited to demonstrate weaving at a local festival. I set up my loom, expecting to spend the day chatting with curious passersby.
What I didn’t expect? People wanted to take home what I’d made. That day, I sold my first pieces — and a spark was lit. Soon, I was co-authoring instructional materials, teaching others, and finding my way into the world of artisan markets and craft shows.
Life on the Festival Circuit
Festivals quickly became part of my rhythm. There’s something magical about those weekends — the smells of kettle corn and woodsmoke in the air, the hum of live music, the flow of people discovering something handmade that speaks to them.
I’ve met so many wonderful souls through these events: fellow makers, repeat customers who’ve become friends, and people who stop to tell me stories about their grandmother’s loom or their own first knitting project.
Every festival is a reminder that fiber arts aren’t just about what we make — they’re about the connections we weave.
More Than Just Products
Over the years, Cobblestone Fiber Designs has grown to include handwoven shawls, scarves, blankets, knitted winter hats, fingerless gloves, scrubbies, and even cold-processed soaps. Each piece still begins the same way: with a love of natural materials, slow craft, and the belief that the things we use every day should be both beautiful and functional.
From the animal to the finished product, I’ve learned (and taught) every step — including natural dyeing — and I love passing that knowledge on. This isn’t just my work; it’s my craft, my heritage, and my joy.
I never planned to build a fiber arts business. But in a way, it feels like the business found me — just like the right piece of yarn will sometimes find the right pair of hands.
Here’s to many more years of weaving stories, threads, and connections — one loop at a time.
