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Meet the Designers
When it came to patterns for the Great Tennessee Yarn Tour, we thought "Why should people choose between knit or crochet? Why not have...

Jillian Walther
Aug 13, 20232 min read
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Featured Destination: Walther Handmade
Today we are learning about our final Featured Destination: Walther Handmade Walther Handmade opened in the Fall of 2023 in Historic...

Jillian Walther
Aug 3, 20233 min read
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Featured Destination: Clinch River Yarn Co.
Today we're heading up to Clinton, TN to visit our next Featured Destination: The Clinch River Yarn Co.! Clinch River Yarn Co. is the...

Jillian Walther
Aug 1, 20232 min read
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Featured Destination: Loopville
I am so excited to share our next Featured Destination: Loopville! Loopville opened in March 2006 in Knoxville, TN with a mission to...

Jillian Walther
Jul 27, 20232 min read
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Featured Destination: Chattanooga Yarn Company
Happy Friday, Yarn Tourists! Today we're heading down to Chattanooga to visit the youngest* yarn store on this year's tour: *Chattanooga...

Jillian Walther
Jul 21, 20231 min read
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Featured Destination: Kudzu Cottage
Today we are travelling to Pikeville and getting to know all about the Kudzu Cottage! We are a small quilting and fine yarn supply store...

Jillian Walther
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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Featured Destination: Smoky Mountain Spinnery
Today we head over to Gatlinburg to shine a light on the Smoky Mountain Spinnery! For over 23 years, Smoky Mountain Spinnery has been...

Jillian Walther
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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Featured Destination: Terri's Yarns & Crafts
I am so pleased to share our next Featured Destination: Terri's Yarns & Crafts! Terri’s Yarns and Crafts is located near the Great Smoky...

Jillian Walther
Jul 3, 20232 min read
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Featured Destination: Hook & Needle
Get to know Hook & Needle, a yarn studio located in Maryville, TN.

Jillian Walther
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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Featured Destination: Appalachian Yarn Company
Get to Appalachian Yarn Company, one of the Local Yarn Shops participating in the 2023 Great Tennessee Yarn Tour.

Jillian Walther
Jun 27, 20232 min read
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Featured Destination: Mooney's Market & Emporium
Today's Featured Destination is Mooney's Market & Emporium, located in Monteagle, TN! Located in a restored 1939 storefront on the Dixie...

Jillian Walther
Jun 22, 20231 min read
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Featured Destination: The Yarn Patch
Today we head to historical downtown of Crossville to get to know The Yarn Patch! Owner Heather McLellan shares: Comfortable and...

Jillian Walther
Jun 19, 20232 min read
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Featured Destination: Two Roots Alpacas
Get to know Two Roots Alpacas - an alpaca farm, fiber mill, and shop located in Greeneville, TN.

Jillian Walther
Jun 15, 20232 min read
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Featured Destination: Carriage House
This week, we are so excited to share our first Featured Destination of the Great Tennessee Yarn Tour: Owner, Terri Jones, shares:...

Jillian Walther
Jun 5, 20231 min read
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Welcome to the First Ever Great Tennessee Yarn Tour!
Greetings all! My name is Jillian Walther; I run Walther Handmade, a yarn shop located in Harriman, TN. I have the great pleasure of...

Jillian Walther
May 30, 20233 min read
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