Knitting is alive and well in Amarillo — so are crocheting, needle punching, rug hooking, weaving, quilting and many more crafts made by hand. Tik Tok, Instagram, Pinterest and other social media platforms have showcased creative possibilities, inspiring younger generations.

In a highly technical world, fiber related arts are providing a means to relieve stress with a hobby that's rewarding for people both young and old. But after the closure of craft retail giant JoAnn Fabrics earlier this year, the question popped up of where crafters would go to get their yarn and other supplies. "Joann’s left a big void in the area … they were a prosperous business but ended up having a private equity group buy them out because they took on too much debt,” Claudie Biggers, owner of The Knotted Thread

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