The Dogwood Fiber Trail is a self-guided, nine-day tour celebrating the vibrant fiber arts community of central and eastern Virginia. Participating yarn shops will be rolling out the red carpet to give you the ultimate "Shop Local" experience!
Whether you visit a few shops or all of them, the adventure is yours to create! Along the way, you'll meet passionate shop owners, connect with fellow fiber enthusiasts, and discover everything from charming small-town boutiques to larger yarn destinations—all offering fresh inspiration at every stop.
Links to Participating Shops
Baa Baa Sheep - Norfolk
Center of the Yarniverse - Ashland
Dances With Wool - Midlothian
Finnegan's Run - Fredericksburg
Magpie Knits - Charlottesville
Village Knittery - Newport News
Yarn Matters - Williamsburg
Special Dogwood Trail Store Hours
Friday, April 4: 10-5
Saturday, April 5: 10-5
Sunday, April 6: 10-5
Monday, April 7: 10-5
Tuesday, April 8: 10-5
Wednesday, April 9: 10-5
Thursday, April 10: 10-5
Friday, April 11: 10-5
Saturday, April 12: 10-5
Join Our Dogwood Fiber Trail Zoom Event!
April 3, 7:00 PM
Zoom link coming soon
Each shop has something special in store, from exclusive yarns to exciting events, and we can't wait for you to experience it all.
Stay tuned as we introduce each shop along the way—get inspired, plan your route, and prepare for a fiber-filled journey like no other!
April 5-6
In this one-hour talk, Tanis will share insights from her distinguished career, which includes over 700 published knitting designs, as well as her work on projects with Lusasfilm, Tim Burton, Disney, and Warner Brothers.
As an added bonus, you will have the opportunity to preorder her publication, The Gilmore Girls: The Official Knitting Book—Knit Your Way Through Stars Hollow and Beyond—with a chance for a personal signature at the conclusion of the talk.
Click Here To Secure Your Seat
As an added bonus, you will have the opportunity to preorder her publication, The Gilmore Girls: The Official Knitting Book—Knit Your Way Through Stars Hollow and Beyond—with a chance for a personal signature at the conclusion of the talk.
Click Here To Secure Your Seat
In this one-hour talk, Tanis will provide an in-depth look into the creation and publication of her latest work, Gilmore Girls: The Official Knitting Book.
At the conclusion of the session, you'll have the opportunity to have your copy signed.
Click Here to Secure Your Seat
At the conclusion of the session, you'll have the opportunity to have your copy signed.
Click Here to Secure Your Seat
Collect all 7!
With a $25 purchase, you will receive the shop's featured stitch marker! Collect all 7 (one from each shop) for a special commemorative souvenir of the 2025 Dogwood Fiber Trail.
Reusable, Multipurpose Shopping Bag
Cost is $5 or Free with $150 purchase
Machine washable, foldable, sturdy, and extra large!
Carry it wherever you go! The bags are made of 100% high-density polyester and can be reused hundreds of times, They fold into a fist size cube pouch to occupy minimal space
Cost is $5 or Free with $150 purchase
Machine washable, foldable, sturdy, and extra large!
Carry it wherever you go! The bags are made of 100% high-density polyester and can be reused hundreds of times, They fold into a fist size cube pouch to occupy minimal space
Residence Inn by Marriott,
Richmond West/Midlothian
1350 Johnston Willis Drive, Midlothian, VA 23235
Right in our own backyard! Grab a coffee (and a doughnut of course), come over and browse!
We have a great outdoor space, so if you are traveling with friends and want to sit and stitch, you can have food delivered to 1358 Sycamore Square from the following surrounding businesses featured on DoorDash:
Jimmy Johns, Midlothian
Marco's Pizza
Panara Bread
Papa Johns
Jersey Mike's
Luther Burger
Chick-fil-A
