I have recently received my first order from Mary Maxim. I am delighted both about the Bag-O-Day Crochet Tonal Hues yarn and about the variety of craft items offered by Mary Maxim. With more brick and mortar crafting stores closing over the past few years, it has been important to me find the reliable online sources. Mary Maxim quickly jumped to the top of my list of favorite crochet, yarn, and craft suppliers. I was reminded of my good first impression when I received the printed catalog in the mail.
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| So excited about the projects shown in the catalog |
Mary Maxim: Exclusive Yarn and Crafts
I've only learned about MaryMaxim.com in the past year or two. This is a four generation, family owned and operated craft business with a history in the United States and Canada.
They offer:
- Yarn (wide range of fiber, weight, and brands)
- Knit & crochet (kits, hooks, needles and accessories)
- Crafts (plastic canvas, paint-by-number, needlework, beaded kits, and diamond painting)
- Jigsaw Puzzles
- Patterns (vintage, modern, and patterns by popular individual designers)
- Gifts and Home
- Gift cards
When I heard talk about Mary Maxim on social media, I hadn't recalled hearing of them previously. Yet, while doing some research, I found that they have been in existence for over 65 years and one of their vintage catalog covers looked so very familiar. We very well may have had Mary Maxim patterns in my childhood home (my mother crocheted and I learned how to crochet at a very young age).
I am over-the-moon excited about the Tonal Hues yarn that I ordered from Mary Maxim. This yarn was designed by Crystal at Bag-O-Day Crochet and is available exclusively from Mary Maxim. The colorways are gorgeous. The yarn is soft and luxurious.
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| Tonal Hues yarn |
Mary Maxim also has craft kits available. For example, I would like to buy a particular crochet afghan pattern. That pattern is an exclusive pattern and includes the amount of yarn required for that pattern. I sometimes have difficulty choosing the yarn that is best suited for a particular pattern and this takes the guess work out of it.
If you enjoy crafting, and aren't familiar with Mary Maxim, I hope you check out their website and/or request a free catalog.
I have shopped on Mary Maxim for decades! They have long been my favorite place to purchase craft kits, books, and supplies. I didn't grow up with crafts stores in our neighborhood (like we have now). I used to pour over the Mary Maxim catalog, circling the things I wanted. Then, when I had saved bit of money for crafting, I would order something. I love them!
ReplyDeleteBeing a crafter, I have heard of Mary Maxim for years, but never looked into what they had to offer. Now through your interesting review, I can see they are a lovely source for yarn and related crafts. Thanks so much for giving me your introduction to this yarn company.
ReplyDeleteMy mother was a talented needlwoman, which is how I know about Mary Maxim. It’s a household name for many crafters. So glad you discovered their website!
ReplyDeleteGreat review, Mary Maxim has been around a long time and yes, I think they have some great projects and craft kits and great yarns too!
ReplyDeleteWow, 65 years, that's a legacy of sorts now-a-days! Whenever I see yarn, it makes me want to dig in my closet and start crocheting again - I love yarn, the feel of it, thinking about colors, patterns and designs - just the entire creation process.
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