About Us
Welcome to Flying Goat Farm, a small family-run farm nestled on 25 acres in Frederick, Maryland.
Creating is at the core of who I am.
Crafted with Heart. Dyed with Purpose. Made to Inspire.
Welcome to Flying Goat Farm—a place where color, creativity, and sustainability come together to support your fiber art journey.
I’m Lisa Check, the owner, dyer, and maker behind Flying Goat Farm. Creating has been part of who I am since childhood, from stitching as a Girl Scout to weaving my own cloth, to mastering the art of dyeing. In 1990, I fell in love with color alchemy, and I’ve been blending vibrant hues and luxurious textures ever since.
At our small, solar-powered farm in Frederick, Maryland, we started by raising angora goats and fine wool sheep.
Dyeing is my daily joy, a practice that lets me blend colors harmoniously, create eye-catching combinations, and inspire fellow makers. I love capturing photographs as a source of inspiration for new colorways—it’s a doubly creative and deeply satisfying process. My mission is to help fiber enthusiasts choose colors that bring their beautiful projects to life.
At Flying Goat Farm, our mission is to inspire creativity, connection, and self-expression through handcrafted, sustainable fiber art. We offer vibrant, luxurious yarns and fibers—grown locally or responsibly sourced—to empower makers of all levels to create with confidence and joy.
Rooted in slow living, natural beauty, and artistic craftsmanship, we honor the land, our animals, and the timeless tradition of fiber arts. Whether you’re knitting your first scarf or spinning your next masterpiece, we’re here to provide the tools, colors, and support you need to turn your ideas into something truly beautiful.
We’re also building a line of Fibershed-certified yarns, meaning they’re grown, processed, spun, and dyed within 150 miles of our farm, including naturally dyed options. With our commitment to sustainability, our farm is mostly solar-powered, making our yarns a great choice for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
I believe yarn is more than just a material—it’s a gateway to joy, connection, and self-expression. Whether you’re a beginner knitter, a passionate spinner, or a lifelong fiber artist, I’m here to help you find the perfect yarn or roving to bring your vision to life.
While we no longer have our own sheep and goats, we still have plenty of yarn and fiber from them that you will find here online or in person at a fiber festival or when you come to our shop.
At Flying Goat Farm, we envision a world where fiber artists of all kinds—knitters, spinners, felters, and weavers—feel empowered, inspired, and connected to their materials and to each other. We believe that slow, sustainable making can bring beauty, joy, and meaning into everyday life.
Our vision is to be a leader in the indie fiber movement by offering exceptional, eco-conscious yarns and fibers that celebrate color, creativity, and community. We aim to nurture a thriving, inclusive space where artisans can grow their skills, honor traditional crafts, and embrace the handmade life with confidence and purpose.
Whether it’s locally grown wool or luxuriously soft blends from trusted partners, our goal is to put inspiring, ethical materials into the hands of makers who want their art to reflect both their values and their unique style.
Until we meet in person or virtually, Happy Making!
