Designing and printing since the 70s, Liberty Graphics was established when we, as a locally based community of artists and artisans, were looking for a means of support that would not disturb the natural beauty of our rural setting in Liberty, Maine. Over the years, appreciation for the art and the process grew in the… Read more »

From Bib to bag. I’m Taylor Strout and along with my wife Nikki and our three sons—we are excited to bring to you, Rugged Seas. Our brand is as tough as the people who fish our oceans and live in our coastal communities. Rugged Seas isn’t just for the fishermen who work year-round and through… Read more »

The Shoes:Traditional handsewn footwear made by hand in Maine, both in stock and made to order, using both American and globally sourced components. At the helm: We’re Kirsten and Kevin Shorey. Officially, we’re the owners now, but we see ourselves more as stewards for the brand, charged with keeping the company on-course and progressing. We’re… Read more »

WOOLIGANS invites you to slip into creativity — literally. Born in Maine and inspired by cozy cottage crafting, WOOLIGANS transforms simple wool into DIY slipper kits that warm the hands, heart, and home. Each kit blends high-quality materials with easy-to-follow guidance, empowering makers of all kinds to create something uniquely their own. Rooted in Maine’s spirit… Read more »

My subsequent love of leather started in the 90’s as a child. I remember watching my Uncle work on leather projects in his shop and I was fascinated. Fast forward to 2015, enrolling in the Maine College of Art textiles and fashion program after the military propelled me toward a course in shoemaking. There, I… Read more »

American Roots’ mission is to create jobs that are more meaningful, fair, and good-paying. Through our example we will help rebuild American manufacturing and its economy in a more just and sustainable way. By providing high-quality, durable clothing made from 100% American-sourced materials by Union labor in America, we are proving that success does not… Read more »

Why aprons? Because I had a yen to make one for myself and being someone who prefers old/vintage over new I went in search of a pattern. The first one I bought was a reproduction pattern from the 20‘s that required one yard of fabric and looked simple enough to make. That was the beginning.It… Read more »

Kate Wiebe Bergmann was born and raised in Bangor, Maine and enjoyed athletics, skiing, and 90’s jam bands in her formative years. She studied studio art at NYU and furthered her education in Landscape Design and arboriculture while living in Oakland, California. Kate began sewing, knitting, and crafting from an early age and became serious… Read more »

Born and Raised in Central Maine, my mother taught me to sew and work with yarn when I was eight years old. Over the years my love and passion for creating has grown exponentially. I am self taught in most techniques I use in my business today, such as textile design, screen printing, pattern development.… Read more »

My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was 6 years old. I have always crocheted to pass the time or relax. When I had some health issues I crocheted to get me through my recovery. Not long after my daughter at age 5 was diagnosed with brain cancer. Throughout her treatment I crocheted to… Read more »