The following was relased from Interweave today...

Marilyn Murphy, is streamlining her job focus at Interweave. As of March 1, she will step down as Interweave president and publisher of the Fiber Division and devote all her energies to remaining editorial director of the Yarn Division. “This change will let me focus my entire attention on the area of the business I am most passionate about—development of content and new products to serve the yarn markets,” Murphy said. Interweave CEO Clay Hall will assume Murphy’s duties as president; no new company president will be appointed.

The Yarn Division, which includes Interweave Knits, Interweave Crochet and Knitscene, will be led by Publisher David Pyle, currently vice-president and publisher of Interweave’s Art and Jewelry Division. The Niche Fiber Division, which includes Fiberarts, Spin-Off, PieceWork and Handwoven, will be led by John Bolton, currently vice-president and publisher of Interweave’s Paper and Quilt Division. Additionally, Pokey Bolton will add Fiberarts to her role as editorial director of the Paper and Quilt Division. And Interweave founder Linda Ligon will continue in her role as editorial director for the Niche Fiber Group.

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