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… Read more »

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… Read more »

ABOUT MIMIHALI We’re Katie and Sirpa, the passionate duo behind Mimihali. Mimi, a common term for grandmother in the United States, and hali translates to hug in Finnish. We’re a woman-owned business dedicated to bringing you the joy of slowing down and hand stitching sentimental items for fun and gifting. OUR ROOTS Inspired by our… Read more »

At SMC Fiber Studio, Susie Cooke strives to create one-of-a-kind functional fiber art, crafting wearables and home embellishments through the traditional techniques of Nuno and wet felting. Her work is grounded in the use of natural fibers and an earthy palette that reflects the rugged beauty of the Maine coast, where she lives and draws… Read more »

As a plant scientist by education and an environmental policy professional by trade, I’m continually inspired by natural landscapes. A relative introduced to the natural world and horses in my pre-teen years and I’ve never looked back. As I’ve progressed from botany student and nascent outdoors person to an environmentally-focused regulator, policy advisor, and planner,… Read more »

Gabrielle Jolie Stratmann’s foundational background as an illustrator started from an early interest in all things creative. She studied under prestigious art schools participating in programs at Maine College of Art, Pratt institute, and Savannah College of Art and Design. She is inspired by traditional feminine crafts taught to her by her great grandmother and… Read more »

I learned to wet felt tulips at my sons morning garden program at a Waldorf school six years ago. A sweet little bunch of babes wiggled and played together as a group of moms played in soapy water. It was love. Kids and wool and handwork… I was sold. As my son grew, we began… Read more »

I am a lifelong quilter who learned how to dye fabrics out of a need to create the types of fabrics I wanted to use but couldn’t find. After spending ten years out West, my partner and I moved back to my home state of Maine three years ago to put down our roots –… Read more »

I first fell in love with art when I was in high school. My art teachers and mother were constantly encouraging me and feeding my creative mind. By my senior year I knew art was the direction I wanted to go in. I attended art college in Atlanta Georgia where I learned all sorts of… Read more »

Our mission at Knit Fit is to support knitters who want to be more active. As seen on television as well as the Vogue knitting app, we at Knit Fit are dedicated knitters who are committed to keeping fit as we knit. We enjoy knitting as we walk and “getting fit one stitch at a… Read more »