Hillary Dow is an author and fiber artist in Maine, publishing children’s books illustrated with her wool creations. The wool used for her artwork is responsibly sourced from sheep living happily on Maine farms. Pictures come to life by needle felting works of art that Hillary photographs for reproduction in her books. In 2025, Hillary published her fourth illustrated children’s book titled Flock of Rock. Visiting schools for author visits is a delight and honor that Hillary enjoys very much, sharing a presentation about being an author, illustrator, and publisher. Each of her children’s books can be paired with a hand crafted Featured Felt, sharing the warmth of Maine wool ~ From Farm to Bookshelf.
Lynne Stewart Designs
Posted by Lynne Stewart & filed under .
I received a BFA in Textiles from Rhode Island School of Design. My career in the arts is broad, I have worked as a jeweler, seamstress, costume designer, sewing/drawing teacher, and lighting designer. My love of fabric started as a child. My grandmother made clothes for me and I just loved all looking at all the pieces of fabric in her big scrap box. Today, my soft sculpture art comes from my surroundings. I use remnants from clients, cushions and curtain projects, thrifted items, and bits of fabric and clothing from my family and friends.
Inspiration comes from the many unique colors and textures in nature: trees, plants, animals, and birds, and passion for up-cycling textiles drives me to make something new grow from something old. I’ve always had a great sense of humor, which adds a playfulness and eccentric flare to my creations. Recently I have been getting back to my love for Illustration.
Sinlesss Pop
Posted by Amanda Chase & filed under .
To Amanda Chase, Sinless Pop is more than just popcorn. It is the result of a long journey of transformation. After achieving a prestigious degree in her twenties, Amanda absconded from society to meditate and homestead on an isolated farm. She became passionate about growing organic food and transforming it into delicious meals and baked goods. When she gave birth to her child, she and her partner were gradually thrust back into the world, eventually finding themselves at home in Midcoast Maine where she devoted herself to motherhood while sharing her kitchen creations with her community. When her daughter began thriving in school full-time, Amanda returned to the question she had first set out to answer: “What is my calling?” only to realize that what she most wanted to do was the thing she was already doing: creating tasteful, wholesome organic food and sharing it with others.
Puzzle Cult
Posted by Jonas Levasseur & filed under .
Our high quality wooden puzzles are made in Maine in small batches with original laser cut piece shapes we design to fit the theme of each puzzle. In keeping with old jigsaw puzzle traditions, we do NOT show or provide any artwork on our boxes.
Each puzzle features our Puzzle Cult whimsy piece that is hand-signed with the date of production as well as the numbered edition of the puzzle (if applicable).
Our puzzles are Made to be Made and we encourage taking photos and sharing your in-process or completed puzzles via Instagram to show what you have completed.
About the Owner/Designer
Puzzle Cult is pretty much an army of one. I love puzzles and have been making puzzles as long as I can remember.
My goal is not only to create something fun and creative to put together, but to offer something slightly different for experiences puzzle makers who are ready to move on from traditional shapes made of cardboard and traditional artwork.
I try to provide photography that I either take myself or purchase from photographers that contain unique imagery that aren’t on your typical puzzle. The company is located in Maine, so a lot of photos will contain subject matter from the Northeast and the coast, but it will not be limited to only that.
I work to create original graphic designs inspired from my love of movies, music and pulp culture.
All puzzles have unique whimsy piece shapes and cuts that are designed by me and sometimes feature surprise pieces that interact with each other.
– Jonas
Robin’s Confections
Posted by Robert Gartland & filed under .
Robin’s Confections began production in 2012. Robin had previously been employed at another candy company, where she learned the skills that make her creations successful today. Her step father, Bob Gartland, owner of Gartland Distributors, decided to create his own home made confections company, with Robin continuing her work with chocolate.
Bob began by remodeling his basement into a full kitchen area and wrapping station so Robin could work with ease. As Bob owned his own distribution company, with drivers that cover the majority of Maine, we were able to get Robins confections out for people to enjoy very quickly. We are now connected to other distributors, including several out of state.
We are growing quickly and developing more products, and in 2018 we opened up a beautiful retail location in Biddeford, where we were able to expand on our offerings and connect more with our community and customers.
We strive to be a safe and enjoyable experience for anyone to come in, and leave with a smile and hopefully some chocolate on their face.
Northern Reach Maple
Posted by Christian Thorsnes & filed under .
Discover the sweet tradition of our family-owned and operated maple business, nestled in the heart of the Saint John Valley at the northernmost tip of Maine. Surrounded by the untouched beauty of the North Maine Woods, we take pride in producing pure Maine Maple Syrup and a variety of naturally derived maple products. From tree to table, our syrup is crafted with care, capturing the essence of the region’s pristine forests. Whether you’re a long-time maple lover or new to its rich flavor, we invite you to visit us and experience the taste of Maine’s wilderness in every drop.
Ruff Pine Dog Treats
Posted by Emily And Nicholas Conley & filed under .
We’re Nick and Emily—high school sweethearts, lifelong dog lovers, and the duo behind Ruff Pine Dog Treats. From the very beginning, dogs have always been at the heart of our story. Whether it was long walks, traveling across the country, or cozy nights by the fire, our pups have been right there beside us.
As entrepreneurs, we’ve always shared a passion for building something meaningful together. With Ruff Pine, we combined our love for dogs and our belief in keeping things simple and natural. That’s why our treats are made with minimal, often single, ingredients—because dogs deserve snacks that are as pure and wholesome as the love they give us.
Nick also owns a 10+ year successful automotive detailing business and Emily has a degree in Accounting. Using their prior business knowledge, they have been able to use it toward growing Ruff Pine.
mainelove
Posted by Jen Millard & filed under .
I was born in Portland, Me and graduated from Windham H.S. I attended Colby College as a first-generation student from Maine, and today I am honored to serve as a Trustee at Colby College. My early career in retail and consumer served as a foundation for architecting consumer products. This experience led me to the San Francisco Bay Area, where I co-founded and successfully exited 3 companies. I have served as an investor/ advisor to multiple VC and PE Funds in consumer products and services. This included an early water education as an early advisor/investor to Liquid Death. I am proud of my Maine Heritage and can trace my roots back 12 generations. I find my present-day inspiration in the good people, nature, resources, and opportunities that Maine boasts. I’ve boomeranged to Yarmouth, Me, with my husband Eric. I have two children, Megan (Colby 2020) and Matthew (Villanova 2024).
Beth Whitney Studio
Posted by Beth Whitney & filed under .
I’m a full-time watercolor artist specializing in coastal Maine landscapes. I grew up in Ellsworth and have been painting professionally for 25 years. Inspiration comes from my love of nature, especially exploring Maine’s many coastal trails, beautiful gardens, and scenic byways. Largely self-taught, I’ve developed an artistic voice that aims for realism, but also captures the experience of the moment.
One of my favorite things about art is how it speaks to each person a little differently. Beautiful paintings add color and sunshine to your world, they transform an okay space into a welcoming sanctuary that makes you happy. Art evokes the nostalgia of a special person or place, reviving long-forgotten memories and feelings. It celebrates milestones and important life events like engagements, weddings, or the birth of a child. These are all real examples of stories my collectors have shared with me. I’m honored to know my art brings people joy and adds beauty to their daily lives. It makes me want to paint each day.
World On A String Designs
Posted by Elisha Cram & filed under .
I grew up Downeast and studied chemical engineering at the University of Maine and business at Thomas College. I worked for Maine DEP and the forest products industry. I have been knitting and crocheting since I was a kid – it was just a matter of time before I applied chemistry to my hobby and started dyeing yarn and fiber. I LOVE going down the rabbit hole of themes! I am currently a vendor for Sock Week 2025 (an online event), and I designed a project bag to go with this year’s Ice Cream Social theme. I will soon be dyeing yarn again and offering curated collections of fiber arts bags. Much like chemical engineering, I love the process of considering an outcome and available materials and finding a way to utilize those resources to meet a need. Adding hardware to my bags is one example of this; planning a yarn colorway and which dyeing techniques will give just the right results is another. My drive is to bring increased functionality, aesthetics and creative inspiration to other makers’ projects.