Leewards Creative Crafts
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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 |
