Mary Maxim is the largest privately held craft and needlework mail-order company in North America.
The Port Huron, Michigan retail store has permanently closed, though the office remains open.
[3] In 1956 after recognizing the customer potential in the United States, Willard's son Larry established an office in Port Huron, Michigan.
In the late 1950s they became increasingly popular for their bulky, knit sweaters with designs influenced by North American Wildlife.
[10] Mary Maxim is now owned by the third and fourth generation of McPhedrains: Rusty and Jane and their sons Chad and Mitch.