Welcome to Fiber for the People®

I’m Tayler, the dyer behind Fiber for the People®—a one-woman, small-batch yarn dye studio. I create hand-dyed yarn with a deep focus on artistry, intention, and connection to place. Every skein in this shop is dyed by me, by hand, in truly small batches, from my home studio in Southern Nevada.

At the heart of the FFTP shop is the BORN SHORN DYED yarn base—a sport/light DK weight, 2-ply yarn (350 yards/100 grams) made from 100% Nevada-born and shorn Merino Rambouillet.

This yarn comes from the Dufurrena Sheep Company, a family-run ranch in the mountains and foothills of Northern Nevada. The Dufurrena family carries on the rich Basque tradition of sheep ranching, producing exceptional Merino Rambouillet fleece. The yarn is milled by Mountain Meadow Wool, a small, family-owned mill in Buffalo, Wyoming, and offered in partnership with Lovely Valley Wool, owned by Magen Dufurrena, who also produces undyed yarn and traditional handwoven camp blankets.

I am proud to collaborate with Magen and Lovely Valley Wool to bring you regionally sourced, small-batch, hand-dyed yarn that reflects the landscape and heritage of Northern Nevada.

How the Shop Works

FFTP yarn is dyed by hand in truly small batches and added to the shop as it becomes available. There are no traditional shop updates—colorways rotate in regularly and may not return. If something catches your eye, it’s best to scoop it up.

A newsletter goes out every Friday, sharing what’s currently in the shop and what’s coming soon. You’ll also hear occasional shop news on the Wool Needles Hands podcast, and for behind-the-scenes glimpses, the Wool Needles Hands Patreon is the place to be.

For shop policies, yarn details, and FAQs, visit the FAQ page.

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