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Needlework boom spreads across America in 1970s surge
A nationwide surge in needlework draws 45 million Americans into creative hobby projects. Elsa Williams notes the rise reflects a craving for unique, non mass produced crafts amid Bicentennial excitement. Teens increasingly drive growth, from jeans pockets to belts as quilting groups reassemble for commemorative projects.
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