Liberty Graphics has been in business for 44 years, and recently became an employee-owned cooperative. The business has always been based in Liberty Village, where it was first founded. Today we sell to customers all over America and beyond. The company’s primary inspiration is to be an environmentally conscious screenprinter of fine, nature-based art on… Read more »
Category: Apparel & Accessories
Rugged Seas LLC
Posted by Nicole Strout & filed under .
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 »
QUODDY INC
Posted by Kirsten Shorey & filed under .
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 »
JAX & BARD
Posted by Jacqueline Lindstedt & filed under .
JAX & BARD is the new modern clog company. We produce wood clog footwear made from wood harvested from USA / FSC lands. The wood used is also shaped from the leftover / waste material of another process, which reduces waste and increased yields.Some of my styles use a textile made from 60% post-consumer wasteSome of my styles use leather… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Peace House Studio
Posted by Kate And Nick Bergmann & filed under .
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 »
North Shore Notions
Posted by Amanda Clark & filed under .
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 »
HealingLoops
Posted by Audrey Chisholm & filed under .
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 »