Leewards Creative Crafts, or Leewards, was an American crafts and fabrics retailer. It was founded in Elgin, Illinois, in 1947. The chain had approximately 87 stores at its peak.[2] In 1994, it was purchased by Michaels.[3][4]
| Company type | private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1945[1] |
| Founder | Dexter Thread Mills, Inc. |
| Defunct | 1994 |
| Fate | Purchased by Michaels |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Midwestern United States, Northeastern United States |
| Products | Crafts |
References edit
- ^ Sammons, Mary Beth (1992-11-29). "Crafty giant Elgin's Leewards builds on creativity in kit form". Chicago Tribune. ProQuest 283356321. Retrieved 2023-10-10 – via Proquest.
- ^ Schmeltzer, John (1992-09-02). "Elgin's Leewards Manages A 'Good News Recovery'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2015-10-01.
- ^ "Illinois Quilt History". Illinoisquilthistory.com. Retrieved 2015-10-01.[dead link]
- ^ Schmeltzer, John (1994-05-11). "Dallas Chain Crafts Merger With Leewards". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
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