Fiber MacGyver
The true yarn about becoming a Fiber MacGyver…
I have never known a life without being connected to a fiber macgyver.
I was raised by a fiber macgyver. My mom, Marguerite, was once a local yarn shop owner (we still have the baby & toddler sized sweaters she knit for us 50 years ago!). She taught me how to macgyver all of the fibers and I began sewing clothes, quilting, hand stitching and my all-time favorite: knitting. My mom not only instilled in me a true love for fiber arts but a deep appreciation for building community, compassion and support for small businesses.
My career has been split up between raising a family (we have 4 graduates, one left to go) and working in marketing, helping small and medium businesses. Most recently, I led the client services team at an ad agency in Minneapolis.
During our world’s shared experience of the pandemic, while my family was waiting for my sister (who is also a fiber macgyver) to wake up from her long COVID slumber in the hospital, I needed a distraction from my worst fears and began dying yarn. Who knew that I would fall so hard for this love of yarn & color? After devouring all of the information I could find, and many exciting experiments later, I embarked on the path of a new adventure: Fiber MacGyver. And thankfully my sister survived COVID! She even jumps in to help with Fiber MacGyver whenever she can.
I feel fortunate to spend my days (and nights) with yarn, offering an exhalation of gratitude to the hard-working people in the yarn-making industry and the animals that share their wool with us.
My approach to color is often influenced by my travels and our northern Minnesota lake life. You can generally expect a classic yet quirky, sometimes even rustic-vibe from Fiber MacGyver.
Lavender Lune
Meet Sam of Lavender Lune Yarn Co. Based out of the Northwoods of Minnesota, LLYC has been in business for over 8 years now. Sam gathers inspiration from the beauty around her creating earthy wearable colorways. She dyes yarn on lots of different unique bases, from superwash to organic, to her own millspun from her own flock.
When not dyeing yarn or attending knitting events, Sam is Shepherdess to her own flock of fine fleeced Shetland Sheep and Romeldale/CVM sheep. Check that out at
Sam has 4 kids ranging in age from 8-18. Her and her husband are first generation farmers having only moved to their acerage about 2.5 years ago. She also enjoys the paranormal and ghost hunting while attending knitting events across the country.
Hummingbird Yarn
Katy is the owner and dyer of Hummingbird Yarn Company. She began dyeing about two years ago after falling in love with hand dyed yarn from Lavender Lune. She’s exploring more bases, and takes most of her inspiration from her love of Northern Minnesota.She’s been a knitter for about 15 years but didn’t start diving deep into the fiber arts until a few years ago after a trip to Grand Marais and a souvenir of sock yarn. Knitting is her first love but recently after scoring a vintage spinning wheel from a garage sale and adding 4 angoras to her small menagerie of animals, a love for spinning is inevitable.Katy lives in Northern Minnesota with her husband and 4 kids. When not knitting or dyeing yarn, she can be found hiking, canoeing, snow shoeing or cross country skiing.
Fiber Genie
Hello Fiber Friends!
I guess you’d say that the fiber arts enthusiast gene runs deep in my family.
My mom’s side of the family are long time knitters, crocheters and sewists.
I’ve always loved dabbling in arts and crafts. From beading, painting, wood working and rehabbing old furniture- I’ve tried it all!
I resisted the fiber bug until I was in my late 40’s.
You’re probably wondering how I ended up dyeing yarns and fibers?
I come from a library and elementary education background. I spent many years working for a large library system in California. One of my favorite posts was driving and co managing a bookmobile providing remote outreach. When we relocated in 2005 to North Dakota with the USAF I went to work in elementary school libraries. A job I truly loved and enjoyed.
When COVID hit and we were locked down I decided I wanted to learn to crochet. I tried and tried, but couldn’t manage it. I decided if I couldn’t crochet I would try to knit! That quest lead me to YouTube university. AND…….
I discovered the wonderful world of handdyed yarns and fibers.
I managed to make a few scarves that weren’t straight ( they resembled triangles ha ha ), but magical all the same because I made them MYSELF!
My mom who lives with us dove back into the stitches after a long break from knitting. This was such a wonderful time!
Well as you know, ( as it always does) one thing lead to another and I bought a drum carder and spinner to create my own art yarns.
I dabbled in dyeing my own fibers with food coloring and mason jars out on my deck. The summer sun gets hot and I was instantly obsessed!
With the urging of a few fiber friends I decided to open an Etsy shop and sell my tiny batch fibers and yarns.
I resigned from my school post ( which was difficult) , but I was needing a change.
My colorways are inspired by things I love! Music, food, my baby dogs and so much more. I love neons, rainbows and mystical creatures.
I’m so excited to be invited back to the Up North Fiber Retreat! I can’t wait to meet you and share my love of color and whimsy
Hugs Jeanie
Sister Weekend Yarn Co
Beth & Kari are sisters from MN (Beth) and ND (Kari)! They lovingly dye bold, saturated yarns and love helping customers (and each other) choose their next project and come up with delicious color combinations.
The Knitted Butterfly
Welcome to The Knitted Butterfly. I named the business in honor of my grandmother Elvie, who introduced me to crocheting when I was about eight years old. The first project she guided me through was creating a butterfly magnet using a granny square and a pipe cleaner. I ended up making about 50 of those that summer! Over the years, I have developed my skills to include knitting as well. I am excited to offer beautiful stitch markers and progress keepers to complement your creative projects.
Much Love, Jessica