It must have been at least 14 years ago, maybe longer when I took my first dyeing workshop. I LOVED it! I had so much fun. I love playing with colors! Then I started reading about methods, researched yarn bases, etc. 

A little over 10 years ago, we moved into a new house. It was then that I decided I wanted to do more than just play around and dye a few skeins here and there for myself. My husband Randy,  helped set up a dye studio in our attached garage. Soon after, I signed up for a dyeing workshop in Massachusetts. A week long wonderful workshop. I knew I was hooked! So, I needed a name for this business. As I sat on my sofa one day, looking out our window, where 2 rows of pine trees lined the front yard, I said “I’m behind the pines”. That is how Behind the Pines was born.

All of my yarn bases are named after my grandchildren. Christopher, Emma, Serenidy, Lily, Sienna, Adam, Bella, Leo, Teddy and Little Adam.

There is one exception, so far. I recently added Addi, named after my sweetheart of a puppy that I loved so much.

Which brings me to now. I decided to move my studio out of my house, which if I may add, had completely taken over my house and life. And decided to set up shop in Pemberville. Along with dyeing, I love to sew. In 2009, I started making project bags named after my Addi.  I also, enjoy working with beads. So, I also started making stitch markers and other knitting and crochet notions. Currently, Behind the Pines is located at 139 East Front Street in Pemberville, Ohio. I LOVE my new space. Along with my dye studio, I have a room for sewing and sitting and 2 rooms for retail space.

Although I have limited store hours, I welcome appointments. I hope to attend more fiber shows and have fun creating beautiful new yarn colors, awesome bags, and useful bling for your knitting and crochet projects.

Bobbie