Join in all the fall festivities! Farm Tour at 1 pm to see the sheep. Visit the farmstand to pick out wonderful produce and flowers. Make a felted pin, enjoy tasty goodies and have fun with this free event. Fun for the whole family! 

Bring your spinning wheel or craft project and drop in for our sit and stitch, and shop local indie-dyers’ trunk shows!

Bring a wheel, loom, knitting or crochet project, or even if you’re curious about it all, just come on by! We’ll be setting up in the backyard and enjoying the craft together. Feel free to bring a comfy chair too! We’re inviting local indie dyers and fiber farmers to set up trunk shows of their art as well. Promises to be a lovely gathering for all.

10-1 pm Wet Felted Forest Landscape

Lots of swoon-worthy hand dyed fibers coming to you from our cozy little studio in northern Illinois.

Our fast paced, zany live show on our Facebook page will showcase new fibers! It’s fun and entertaining so please come join us!

Purchase during the live show to be sure to get these one of a kind treasures or shop the after sale album more leisurely. Either way, we have tons of exciting new things coming your way!

Here’s what we’ve been dyeing and creating:
- Natasha’s famous crazy batts… a blend of Rambouillet wool and magical add ins!!!!!!!!!
-Buttery soft and ultra vibrant Rambouillet wool top
-Swoon-worthy yarns
-Hand dyed Firestar Nylon and Tussah silk

Shipping is $7 for orders up to $50
$9 for orders over $50

To purchase:
1. Comment # and how many
2. Send us a message with your email
3. We'Il email you an invoice via Square
4. Once paid we ship! Your squishy mail will be on its way!

Thank you from everyone here at Esther’s Place …. Can’t wait to see you then!

Come join us for a day of farm fun!

Tours to the farm at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm begin at Esther's Place. At the farm, you'll get to feed and pet the sheep.

Create an adorable felted pin and enjoy drinks and cookies.

There will be spring kits and fibers and new yarns, needles and notions.

All of Big Rock Organics' transplants will be available as well!

We hope you'll join us for this fun-packed day!

9-noon Wet Felted Bowls

1-4 pm Shibori Dyed Scarves

1-4 pm Wet Felted Landscape

Lots of swoon-worthy hand dyed fibers coming to you from our cozy little studio in northern Illinois.

Our fast paced, zany live show on our Facebook page will showcase new fibers! It’s fun and entertaining so please come join us!

Purchase during the live show to be sure to get these one of a kind treasures or shop the after sale album more leisurely. Either way, we have tons of exciting new things coming your way!

Here’s what we’ve been dyeing and creating:
- Natasha’s famous crazy batts… a blend of Rambouillet wool and magical add ins!!!!!!!!!
-Buttery soft and ultra vibrant Rambouillet wool top
-Swoon-worthy Luxury wool blends- 80/20 silk and Polwarth wool
-Hand dyed Firestar Nylon

-Dyed Viscose fibers
-Hand dyed merino dk yarn

Shipping is $7 for orders up to $50
$9 for orders over $50

To purchase:
1. Comment # and how many
2. Send us a message with your email
3. We'Il email you an invoice via Square
4. Once paid we ship! Your squishy mail will be on its way!

Thank you from everyone here at Esther’s Place …. Can’t wait to see you then!

Create a 6″ decorative felt bowl using wet felting techniques, bubble wrap, pantyhose and a balloon! Choose from interesting design elements to incorporate into your bowl. A fun, interactive class as we delve into the ancient art of felt making.

Ages 14+ 

Member: $60

Non-Member: $65

Register HERE.

This Distaff Day (January 7, 2026), Cyndy and I celebrate the fourth anniversary of acquiring our first spinning wheels. We are amazed at the community of fiber artists who have participated in our Sheep Shed adventures! To commemorate our journey down this fiber arts rabbit hole, join us for another beautiful day of spinning and socializing on Saturday, January 10th, from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., in the Founders Room at the Batavia Public Library in Batavia, IL. All types of wheels, spindles and e-spinners are welcome as well as those practicing fiber arts of any other type. Have you never spun before? We are happy to introduce you to spinning wool on a drop spindle. For those who are simply curious, expect to see people spinning wool and other fibers on spinning wheels dating from the 1800's to the present.

A spot will be provided for Wanted/For Sale notices for fiber arts equipment and related supplies (note that the Library will not allow sales to be made on-site). Fiber-related business cards and event announcements can also be posted.

Participants can bring a sack lunch if desired. We know there will be a few of us who order from, or step out to, Everdine's Grilled Cheese Co., https://www.everdines.com/ which is just around the corner from the Library. Yum!

Keep checking back for more details as the event date approaches. This event is free. All fiber arts are welcome.

(Hosted by our two close spinning friends, Roxanne and Cyndy. Esther’s Place will be there in the morning to join the fun. )

Check out the event page… https://fb.me/e/5CXQXvVeY

9-noon Woven Winter Tapestry

2-4 pm Needle Felted Bird

6-9 pm Needle Felted Winter Gnome

Lots of swoon-worthy hand dyed fibers coming to you from our cozy little studio in northern Illinois.

Our fast paced, zany live show on our Facebook page will showcase new fibers! It’s fun and entertaining so please come join us!

Purchase during the live show to be sure to get these one of a kind treasures or shop the after sale album more leisurely. Either way, we have tons of exciting new things coming your way!

Here’s what we’ve been dyeing and creating:
- Natasha’s famous crazy batts… a blend of Rambouillet wool and magical add ins!!!!!!!!!
-Buttery soft and ultra vibrant Rambouillet wool top
-Swoon-worthy Luxury wool blends- 80/20 silk and Polwarth wool
-Hand dyed Firestar Nylon

-Dyed Viscose fibers
-Hand dyed merino dk yarn

Shipping is $7 for orders up to $50
$9 for orders over $50

To purchase:
1. Comment # and how many
2. Send us a message with your email
3. We'Il email you an invoice via Square
4. Once paid we ship! Your squishy mail will be on its way!

Thank you from everyone here at Esther’s Place …. Can’t wait to see you then!

This will be a fun day in a beautiful large room with lots of natural light. All types of wheels, spindles and e-spinners are welcome. Join us for social spinning time! Participants can bring a sack lunch, pre-order a box lunch from Flyleaf Bakery Cafe located inside the Batavia Library or step out to an establishment in the local community.

Activities and amenities at the event will include a For Sale/Wanted Board (note that the Library will not allow sales to be made inside the venue). Business cards can also be posted.

Attendees are encouraged to bring item(s) they have made that illustrate how hand-spun can be used in knitting, crochet, weaving, etc. Please label items with your name, fibers used, methods used in prepping and spinning the fiber and any patterns used to create final project. Index cards will be provided on-site for those who need them.

We can't wait to see you!

Hosted by our two close spinning friends, Roxanne and Cyndy. Esther’s Place will be there in the morning to join the fun.

Check out the event page… https://fb.me/e/5CXQXvVeY

Wauconda Township Historical Society invited us for a social spin at their historic Cook House! Spinners can scatter throughout the rooms on the main floor of this lovely 1850 heated and air-conditioned historic home and on the lawn, if anyone desires that! It is fully accessible with no stairs, ramps or raised thresholds and includes a nice modern restroom. There is a spacious kitchen and modern refrigerator for our snacks and beverages.

Cook House will be open to the public during our Spin-In. Join us for another great opportunity to bring history to life and promote the art of hand-spinning! As usual, all are welcome. This is a free event. All fiber arts are welcome!

Hosted by our two close spinning friends, Roxanne and Cyndy. Esther’s Place will be there in the morning to join the fun.

Check out the event page… https://fb.me/e/5CXQXvVeY

9-noon Wet Felted Leaf Luminary

2-4 pm Needle Felted Pumpkin

6-9 pm Needle Felted Bunny with Pumpkin Costume

Join in all the fall festivities! Farm Tour at 1 pm to see the sheep. Visit the farmstand to pick out wonderful produce and a favorite pumpkin. Make a felted pin, enjoy tasty goodies and have fun with this free event. Fun for the whole family! 

Bring your spinning wheel or craft project and drop in for our sit and stitch, and shop local indie-dyers’ trunk shows! Those with an instrument are welcome to drop in to our backyard jam session from 11-1 pm.

Meander over to the Big Rock Plowing Match to check out the vintage tractors, rides, food, craft show and more, located only a few minutes from Esther’s Place. It’s a celebration in the country!

Bring a wheel, loom, knitting or crochet project, or even if you’re curious about it all, just come on by! We’ll be setting up in the backyard and enjoying the craft together. Feel free to bring a comfy chair too! We’re inviting local indie dyers to set up trunk shows of their art as well. Promises to be a lovely gathering for all.

10-noon Needle Felted Mermaids

1-4 pm Nuno Felted Scarf

Come join us for a day of farm fun!

Tours to the farm at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm begin at Esther's Place. At the farm, you'll get to feed and pet the sheep.

Create an adorable felted pin and enjoy drinks and cookies.

There will be spring kits and fibers and new yarns, needles and notions.

All of Big Rock Organics' transplants will be available as well!

We hope you'll join us for this fun-packed day!