Local Crafts

Local Crafts is a leading provider of quilting, sewing, knitting and crochet products primarily sold direct-to-consumer through its e-commerce websites and to independent retail stores, distributors and dealers.

Local Crafts’ leading brands include:

  • Knitting and crochet: Knit Picks, Berroco, Jimmy Beans Wool and WeCrochet brands supply yarns, needles, hooks, patterns and other accessories used in knitting and crocheting
  • Quilting and sewing: Superior Threads and Connecting Threads brands supply threads, fabrics, needles and other accessories used in quilting and sewing

Post-Transaction

Local Crafts is leveraging Blue Point’s Global Supply Chain resources to improve sourcing and supply chain management to increase margins and reduce working capital. Local Crafts is identifying complementary products and opportunities to expand into new hobbyist end-markets.

Add-on Criteria

Local Crafts is interested in leveraging its distribution network and brand name to acquire and grow smaller niche companies serving the quilting or wider fiber arts industry.

Completed Add-ons

Superior Threads

Superior Threads is a premier supplier of high-quality sewing, quilting, and embroidery threads, needles, and notions.

Quilt Pro Systems

Quilt Pro Systems is a leading developer of digital quilt design software.

Crafts Americana Group

Crafts Americana Group is a Vancouver, WA based retailer and distributor of specialized craft supplies, including yarn, fabric, and painting materials.

Berroco

Berroco is a major importer and wholesaler of high-quality handknitting yarns, crochet patterns, and accessories for the US and Canadian markets.

Jimmy Beans

Jimmy Beans is a premier US retailer of knitting and crochet supplies.