I'm Erin Robinson, the fiber artist and owner behind The Forager's Fleece, a small-batch fiber studio in Ashburn, Virginia.

The Forager’s Fleece started as a way for me to slow down and work with my hands again.

I spent years in a fast-paced, technical environment where everything was driven by deadlines, outputs, and constant motion. Over time, I found myself drawn back to something quieter — working with wool, color, and texture in a more hands-on, tangible way.

That shift became the foundation for this studio.

Today, I create hand-dyed yarn, rolags, and batts in small batches, focusing on materials like merino, Leicester Longwool, Texel, and other thoughtfully chosen fibers. I work with both natural and professional dyes, depending on the color and the fiber, allowing for a wider range of expression while staying grounded in the process.

Some pieces are carefully planned, while others come from simple curiosity — testing a color, blending fibers, or following an idea to see where it leads. That balance between structure and exploration reflects my own path, moving between technical work and traditional craft.

The Forager’s Fleece is still growing, shaped by process, experimentation, and a steady return to the work of making.

The Forager’s Fleece is part of a growing community of small fiber studios working with natural materials and slow processes. If you’re looking for naturally dyed wool, small-batch yarns, or hand-blended fibers with an emphasis on texture and story, this is exactly the kind of work I aim to create.

From rolags and batts for spinning to finished yarns, each piece is made in small batches with a focus on color, material, and how it feels in your hands.

Most days, I’m working alongside my corgi, Oli, who keeps me company in the wool studio.