Woman-owned and rooted in Annapolis, Annapolis Pillow Company grew from Gillian DuVall’s 2011 creative project after the birth of her twins into a small local business with most of its production in Anne Arundel County. Its five-woman team makes personalized decorative pillows and other meaningful gifts, including custom embroidered designs shaped around a family’s home, milestones, or hometown.
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Keppel & KismetInspired by a creative tradition passed down from her grandmother, Nichole Sullivan founded Baltimore’s Keppel & Kismet as a maker-centered studio and boutique. The company creates intentional personalized gifts for individuals and organizations while hosting hands-on workshops that bring Baltimore makers together. It also emphasizes local sourcing and sustainable production in its work.BALTIMORE, MD
Creations by Lena, LLCBuffalo-born Creations by Lena, LLC turns images, drawings and handwriting into custom embroidered and screen-printed apparel and accessories. Owner Jess traces the work to sewing lessons at Buffalo’s CAO center and created the business to carry forward the creative legacy of her late mother, Evelina. The company also puts that legacy into action through its Love Mom collection, directing a portion of proceeds to local soup kitchens and shelters.TONAWANDA, NY
Winning Promotions & Embroidery LLCWatertown-based Winning Promotions & Embroidery LLC decorates custom apparel and produces large-format prints and promotional products for local organizations, teams, events and businesses. Owned by Connie Flint, the locally owned and operated certified women-owned company also builds custom online stores, including spiritwear and employee-uniform shops for community groups around the region.WATERTOWN, NY
BJ's Custom CreationsFamily-owned and operated in Hagerstown, Maryland, BJ’s Custom Creations decorates apparel and promotional items, with its embroidery and screen-printing work produced in-house. Founded in 1995, the company is also known for intricate applique-focused textile engraving and its My Home Towne line of handmade wooden building replicas. BJ’s serves customers from its Hagerstown facility with custom work ranging from small digital-print orders to large apparel runs.HAGERSTOWN, MD