June Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. UK yarn company and Loose Ends sponsor.
  2. 3. Small sample used to test yarn, fabric, or gauge.
  3. 9. Cocoknits and Loose Ends' collaborative project-tracking tool.
  4. 12. Olympian, knitter, and Loose Ends finisher.
  5. 13. Shop known as a "no-kill shelter for your stash."
  6. 14. Supporters whose gifts make Loose Ends possible.
  7. 17. Tunisian crochet designer, educator, and Loose Ends supporter.
  8. 18. A volunteer who completes an unfinished project.
  9. 21. One of the co-founders of Loose Ends.
  10. 22. Loose Ends' regional outreach teams.
  11. 24. The "P" in WIP.
  12. 27. Craft involving a top layer, batting, and backing stitched together.
Down
  1. 1. What the founders call themselves when connecting project owners with volunteers.
  2. 4. Essential tool used for crochet.
  3. 5. General term for materials such as wool, cotton, and yarn used in many Loose Ends projects.
  4. 6. A type of embroidery in which yarn is stitched through a stiff open-weave canvas.
  5. 7. The lasting impact of a handmade item passed down through generations.
  6. 8. Ancient Viking-era fiber craft and a classic Loose Ends stumper.
  7. 10. Craft known for tiny Xs.
  8. 11. Craft supply retailer that helped Loose Ends get off the ground.
  9. 15. The art of repairing worn or damaged textiles.
  10. 16. Selfless giving of time, talent, and care to a stranger.
  11. 19. The feeling often experienced when wearing or using something a loved one made for you.
  12. 20. The number of staff at Loose Ends
  13. 23. The ideal number of Loose Ends staff.
  14. 25. The number of projects we are able to match each year
  15. 26. Washington Post journalist who published an article about Loose Ends in 2023.