In the far-western reaches of the state, two men who learned to quilt from the communities around them are dispelling stereotypes while continuing a beloved — and necessary — mountain tradition.
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The Close-Knit Community of North Carolina’s Yarn Shops
When the threads of life get tangled, there’s one place where North Carolina knitters go to get advice, share joys and sorrows, and create something together: the couch at their favorite yarn shop.