Liberty Graphics in Midcoast Maine is tackling the biggest order in its history: 35,000 copies of a vintage 1990s T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift.
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Maine company will reissue otter T-shirt Taylor Swift wore in ‘Showgirl’ film
Liberty Graphics in Midcoast Maine will reprint the shirt as part of a fundraising campaign to benefit the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. Swifties donated more than $1.3 million in a day.
From the Chocolate Church: International touring ensemble to grace the Waterfront Concert series
A Creature Creations Art Pop-Up will precede the concert.
River Arts in Damariscotta to host felting workshop
River Arts will host a one-day wet felting workshop with Maine fiber artist Laura McNelly from 1-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the gallery, 36 Elm St., Damariscotta. Participants in this workshop will learn the art of wet felting while crafting a vibrant sunflower piece under McNelly’s guidance. McNelly, a former teacher and floral designer, […]
Farmers, makers market coming to Biddeford this summer
Biddeford will join the list of local communities with farmers markets and makers markets as the city’s first market gets ready to open this summer.
Midcoast craftsmen get swept up by tools for choring
Wiscasset small business owners suggest holiday gifts for loved ones — from sustainable kitchen towels to handcrafted wooden brooms.
There are a lot of holiday craft fairs. Here are 13 that offer something extra.
As the busy craft fair season gets underway, we’re highlighting events with added appeal – from food and drink to vintage wares – to help you narrow down your options.
Fishin’ for Fashion makes a splash in ninth year
Past and present organizers explain why the annual Boothbay catwalk holds a special place in locals’ hearts.
Crafts retailer Joann files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as consumers cut back on pandemic-era hobbies
Joann’s bankruptcy filing arrives amid both a slowdown in discretionary spending overall and during a time consumers are taking a step back from at-home crafts, at least relative to a boom seen at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.