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Betsy Giberson's garments are exquisitely crafted of crinkled silk crepe de chine, organza and noil. Surface decoration is achieved with shape-resist, piece dying, and overdying. Pieces are often enhanced with stamped designs. <br><br> Based in New Hampshire, Betsy is experienced in a wide range of media techniques including surface design on cloth, collage, painting and hand-made books. She holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design.

Betsy Giberson
The Breezy Mountain Leather story is the story of Valerie Ann Szarek. A Master Leather Artist, Valerie opened the original incarnation of Breezy Mountain, Breezy Lady Leather, in 1972 in Michigan. Breezy Mountain relocated to Colorado in 1978. Her unique stylings in leather, stone and copper have produced bags, wallets and hats that are in demand all over the United States. <br><br> All of Breezy Mountain's hand crafted products are designed by Valerie. Trained in the art of Haute Couture she makes all of her own patterns, finding the best leather for each item. Valerie values clean, simple lines that compliment the subtle beauty of organic stones, creating spirited works of wearable art.

Breezy Mountain Leather
Dinah Lee's garments are femininity embodied. Characterized by flowing lines, graceful drape, and lush patterns, they are a pretty accessory for special occasion and everyday elegance alike. All are handmade of silk chiffon in Dinah's California studio.

Dinah Lee
Patti started making deerskin bags in 1971, at first for herself, then for friends. She was was only planning to do it until she figured out what to be when she grew up. She had no training, and her early bags had almost no construction – she describes them as "sort of Abstract Expressionist bags". Some styles, updated, are still available from Erda today. <br><br> Today, she collects intelligence from the press, the net, the cosmopolitan world, and customers, to bring back to the studio in Maine, ten miles from the nearest small town. Drawing upon the creativity and skills of a group of collaborating craftswomen, the bags feature structure, zippers, pockets, and functionality that embody the spirit of Erda in a fresh, up-to-date form.

Erda
When young, Kevin studied hard, played sports, and went to a good college. Upon completing a few degrees he promptly abandoned career plans to be an architect and enthusiastically dedicated himself to painting, the other pursuit that he has had since childhood. But painters need money, even if only a little bit. Beginning painters don't sell paintings, not because they are bad painters, but because they are bad business people. Kevin was one of these kinds of painters. So a friend told him to get some silk, paint on it and she would sell it. He went down to Fabric Row in Philadelphia and bought 20 yards of the finest polyester (the salesman figured he wouldn't know the difference). He painted on it anyway and they took it to Barney's NY and secured their first order. Barney's suggested that since they had an actual order maybe they could splurge for some real silk. <br><br> He has learned a lot, in addition to identifying real silk, in 20 years. The business thrives because he recognizes that everyone in the company has value to contribute. Although Kevin still does all of the original artwork himself, much of the creative work is in the hands of employees/collaborators. This is important to his idea of creating beautiful things as well as a successful business; spreading the grunt work and the glorious work amongst all involved. The collaborative approach suits Kevin and the products of the studio are far superior than any lone genius could create.

Kevin O'Brien
The story began in upstate New York over 20 years ago where C.L. Whiting developed a love for nature, and a passion for detail. While working part time at a small leather shop and studying art at a New York university the opportunity arose for C.L. Whiting to become an apprentice under an Italian engraver who was retiring and desired to pass along his technique for making fine detailed tools to someone who would appreciate it. <br><br> After years of study and countless hours of time, C.L. Whiting began to create a one of kind, unique process that no one in the world could imagine possible. By combining the artistic art forms learned in school, along with those specialized engraving skills gained through this apprenticeship, C.L. discovered the ability to produce tools in the shape of leaves with uncanny microscopic detail. C.L. withdrew from the university and began spending years developing over 5,000 tools in different leaf patterns using nature as the model. Only then did she realize the uniqueness of this new art form, and only then did the products you now see begin to be produced. Just like a fine wine, only with the utmost quality and personal attention, will the products designed and produced by Leaf Leather be sent to you.

Leaf Leather
Randall Darwall is a handweaver and designer who has been working in New England for over thirty years. What began as an individual alone in his studio has evolved steadily into a small collaborative community of artisans creating unique textiles that speak to the individuality of the human spirit. The work has grown from a focus on small wearable accessories to include entire ensembles and even interior pieces. It is an evolving collection that is primarily exhibited at special craft shows and galleries around the country and beyond.....

Randall Darwall
Cindy Walsh been sewing since she was a young girl. Her mother is an artist and seamstress, and always had a closet of fabrics and a project in the works. <br><br> Cindy graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in textile design. Her early years in the real world were working in small studios for other designers and in retail shops both large and small. She started Red Rover Clothing in 1993 when her children (Kate, now 27, and James, 25) were just starting school. Cindy packed her old car and, with a friend, headed to a crafts fair in the Berkshires. She got a great response to the clothing and was on her way. <br><br> Cindy's designs are influenced in part from watching what people wear and what makes them feel comfortable and special. Her customers often relate stories of the many compliments they get wearing her unique work. She uses color, texture and detail to make the clothing unusual, but not over the top. The ribbon trims that embellish the work are her own design, demonstrating her textile skills in miniature width. All of the clothing is designed and sewn in Cindy's studio in Framingham, Ma. with the help of her assistants.

Red Rover
Roxanna Ahlborn is a native Californian – living, designing and creating out of her home in Sonoma CA. She grew up in a family full of artists, where creativity was second nature. Roxy attended the California College of Arts and Crafts to acquire a formal art training. She loves painting, drawing and sewing, and has found a way to mesh the three. She combined the mediums and creates soft sculpture pieces, which she refers to as fiber graphics. What began as soft sculpture pins, wall pieces and clothing has slowly evolved into hand designed, painted and sewn one of a kind purses. Each purse is a labor of love. A soft sculpture piece of art. Roxanna is inspired by the arts and crafts movement and nature. Nature is a common thread that runs throughout all of her pieces. The goal is to give someone something beautiful that they are able to enjoy each and every day. <br><br> In response to a weary economy, Roxy decided to come up with a "limited edition print" line, where each piece is still handmade but instead of hand painted – each one is printed with high quality ink from an original design. This makes the line perfect for thoughtful gift-giving.

Roxie Ahlborn
SoLace Marbled Artwear creates, designs and handcrafts unique fine clothing and accessories for men and women. In addition, SoLace uses the marbling technique on leather and creates a complete line of marbled leather accessories and handbags for men and women. The pattern on the fabric and leather is achieved through a technique dating back to the twelfth century in Europe called marbling. After the fabric or leather is marbled, every item of clothing and each piece of leather is individually handcrafted making every SoLace product one of a kind.

SoLace Marbled Artware