Little Salty Rope is co-owned by Marissa Carter and Dana Billings, a father-daughter team from Deer Isle, a small bridged island on the coast of Maine.
Dana spent most of his life working as commercial Fishermen, up and down the east coast of the United States and now works fulltime with Little Salty Rope.
Marissa is also a former commercial fisherman, who spent more than 10 years fishing the waters of the Northeast United States before starting a family with her husband. She now works fulltime maintaining the logistics of, shipping orders, and production of products for Little Salty Rope.
Mote Designs LLC
Posted by Kelvin Mote & filed under .
When I returned home from Afghanistan in 2009 I was told to get a hobby. Woodworking was always relaxing for me so I began researching how to make cutting boards and other small items. I gave them away as gifts on special occasions for a few years. In 2015, I was told to stop giving out items away and start selling them and Mote Designs was born. My wife, Tammy, and I started working together combining her sign making talents with my woodworking. This year we became Mote Designs LLC and recently launched our website to make it official.
Kevin Rodel Furniture & Design Studio
Posted by Kevin Rodel & filed under .
I began woodworking in Philadelphia about 1975. I moved to Maine in 1978 and worked at Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers from 1979 to 19 85. I opened my own shop in 1986. Besides filling custom furniture orders I have written about 11 articles for Fine Woodworking Magazine and a book; “Arts & Crafts Furniture: from Classic to Contemporary” published in 2003. I have also taught numerous classes at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine as well as at several other furniture schools around the country and in Australia. My designs may be described as a blend of traditional Arts & Crafts elements with strong contemporary and Asian influences.
I welcome you to inquire about a special commissioned piece for your home or office.
Timberwolves BBQ
Posted by Michael Stiggle & filed under .
Timberwolves BBQ Located in the rolling hills of Mars Hill Maine is a restaurant. Timberwolves decided it needed to pivot in the beginning of the pandemic. So we decided to put our hearts on the line an go to work designing a line of BBQ sauces which are available for sale in Hannaford’s throughout Northern Maine, as well as our local retail location. Five delicious flavors compliment were developed to compliment our many menu offerings: Maple Whiskey, Homestyle, Korean, Bourbon , and Maple Brown Sugar.
Michael Stiggle is the heart and soul of Timberwolves Restaurant, a family-owned and operated barbecue restaurant and bar located just one mile from the Canadian border in the small town of Mars Hill. Whether you find him cooking the “Best Burger in Maine” (as designated by Downeast Magazine), working on his new barbecue sauce line, or sharing a story with his customers, Michael Stiggle is a constant reminder that there are amazing things happening in Aroostook County.
Dan Johnson Designs
Posted by Dan Johnson & filed under .
I live and work in Rangeley, Maine. Years ago I had a woodcraft business and I have always wanted to get back to this more creative lifestyle. So after a detour of working for several Boston area gift companies in product development and design in the housewares industry I taught myself how to paint in watercolor, moved to my cabin in Maine and added a painting studio. My work is inspired primarily by nature and wildlife and there was no better place to continue to learn about nature and wildlife than in the woods of northern Maine. Bird watching, hiking and observations of nature provided all the inspiration and subject matter I needed. My personal motto has became “Paint to Learn”. I have come to realize that the process of observing and learning about nature was what was driving my art and what I chose to paint. I loved, for example, learning how the Fibonacci sequence, a mathematical principal (also called the “Golden Ratio”) describes the growth and development of many objects of nature such as the “spiraling” of the seeds of a Sunflower; the layering of the fish scales of Sea Bass; the “chambers” of the Chambered Nautilus. It is through the process of painting that I have learned about the intricate patterning of the wings of a Dragonfly, about the variety of color and texture of flowers such as the iris, camellia and peony and the distinguishing features of birds including herons, owls and hummingbirds.
Kennedy & Company
Posted by Amie Kennedy & filed under .
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 discovered the lure—and subsequent love—of leather again. I began to use the rugged and simple beauty of Maine to inform some of my one-of-a-kind designs. Maine is a part of me and therefore a part of what I make. It has an inexplicable quality that humbly captivates—something I hope to reflect in my creations. Most of my knowledge has been self taught and gleaned from countless hours on the internet and through books I’ve collected.
American Roots
Posted by Ben & Whitney Waxman & filed under .
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 have to come at the expense of workers or the quality of the products they make.
As diverse as America itself, we are made up of new immigrants and the children of the old. We are people who lean to the left and those who lean right. We are not defined by the color of our skin or the people we love. We are driven by our mission, connected by the work we do and our belief that quality, honesty, and fairness are the keys to our success — and America’s.
BlueJacket Ship Crafters, Inc.
Posted by Nic Damuck & filed under .
BlueJacket Shipcrafters, Inc. is the oldest model ship and model boat company in the US (in continuous operation since 1905). Specializing in the design and manufacture of fine wooden model kits, custom built models, antique restorations/repairs, and model ship fittings. All work is performed by our talented Maine craftsmen, not outsourced. BlueJacket Shipcrafters offers wooden museum quality ship model kits, fully built models, half hull models, fittings, tools, supplies and books, and model ship repairs & restorations. We are proud that BlueJacket has such a fine reputation and is considered a prime resource by professional modelers, museums, and educational institutions, and has so many friends in the modeling community.
West Maquoit Vinegar Works
Posted by Brad Messier & filed under .
Our roots run deep, not only in the land of Maine, but in the food systems, culture, and economy.
West Maquoit Vinegar Works combines ancient traditions with modern technology. It is a practice of patience. A work of art & science. The foundation of all our vinegars is Maine. Taking inspiration from what surrounds us, grounds us. By collaborating with Maine farmers, malters, brewers and other artisans, West Maquoit Vinegar Works brings together the work of many, and through the power of culture and Cultures creates a unique vinegar.
The Vinegar Works believes in a sustainable process that utilizes, supports, and elevates the products of the Maine food network. We are committed to supporting the producers, growers and creators in our local region to create something new.
Our vinegar is more than just an ingredient.
Favorite vinegars- The basement of Fore Street had a large cask of cider vinegar that made an early impression on me. Allagash Brewing had a barrel or two of what was known as “the Vinagash” that a select few Chefs had access to. That was some eye opening stuff and really got me thinking about the possibilities of ale vinegars. Hard to pick a favorite of my own work, often the one I am most excited about is the next project I am dreaming up! The Wild Blueberry Vinegar is one of my favorites. Uniquely delicious flavor profile and a great backstory. It is so bracingly acidic and crisp, but retains the classic fruitiness of the berries. The week the wild blueberries roll in is a wild one, hot and sticky and bits of fruit all over your arms, good fermenting fun. The resulting blueberry stock rests a bit over the winter and then as the spring starts to warm up I begin the process of the second fermentation into vinegar. By the time the summer wraps up and the berries roll in again we are usually just emptying the last of last year’s stock into the fermenter.
Yo Momma’s Apron Strings
Posted by Jinger Howell & filed under .
| 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 has been trial and error as I figure out what aprons and fabrics work both for me and for those who like to buy them. What stays consistent is my desire to keep it fun and part of that means I buy enough fabric for one apron, making each apron unique – there are two exceptions to that rule: linen aprons and child’s aprons. I have the honor being the first to try on each newly minted apron to see how the apron design works with the chosen fabric. Most of the time I am pleased…. Yo Momma’s Apron Strings evolves as I tweak the balance between my aprons and the rest of my life. Each year offers new potential as I build on the previous year’s experience to try to make things work more effectively. There are lots of aprons yet to make and new ways to get them to those who would like to buy them. I think that’s enough to keep me busy. |