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Love to see the latest products, browse for fresh project ideas and meet other enthusiasts? Then you will not want to miss these upcoming shows!

June 29-July 1, 2012
Manchester, NH
September 14-16, 2012Reno, NV
Stitches MIdwest
August 9–12, 2012
Schaumburg, IL
Stitches Eastt
October 11–14, 2012
Hartford, CT
Stitches West
February 21–24, 2013
Santa Clara, CA
October 26–28, 2012
Chicago, IL
Snapshots from Stitches East in Hartford and the Craft and Hobby SuperShow in Anaheim.

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The Craft Yarn Council (CYC) is delighted to be working with Michaels Arts & Crafts Stores to re-launch knit and crochet classes in select stores throughout the chain this fall and winter. Read more
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