Thistle Hill Weavers Competitors

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.comandMichaels.ca.The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, andMakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visitwww.michaels.com.

Interweave is the world's largest online and offline resource for artists and crafters with businesses in magazine and book publishing, digital content and social media, television and instructional videos, directories, eCommerce, events and workshops. Interweave publishes more than 40 consumer art and craft magazines, delivered to consumers when, where, and how they want: in traditional print format, on newsstands, in CD collections and digital downloads, and most recently in new interactive content products such as eMagsTM that bring together articles, patterns and projects, photos, and videos into one immersive experience. In addition to magazines, Interweave has more than 350 books in print while publishing more than 40 books annually. Interweave produces eight consumer events, sponsors and hosts three craft television series on U.S. public television, and operates 30 websites and nine online communities with e-mail newsletters. Interweave also licenses its magazine, book, and video content to media companies internationally. Founded in 1975 by Linda Ligon, Interweave was acquired by Aspire Media in 2005. Ligon remains with the company as VP and Founder and is a member of Interweave’s board of advisors. The company is headquartered in Loveland, Colorado, and has other offices in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New York. For more information about Interweave call (970) 613-4616, 800-272-2193 or www.interweave.com.

Schacht Spindle Company Inc. is a Boulder, Colorado-based manufacturer of handweaving and spinning equipment, including looms, spinning wheels, and drop spindles.