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

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.

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.