Queer woman-owned ByAutumn is a family-run, Columbus, Ohio maker business led by Autumn Eden-Goodman, whose work centers on making fiber arts more accessible and size inclusive. The company is best known for its Cordsmith® i-cord tool, made by hand in Ohio, and supports the wider maker community through the Size Inclusive Collective. More than 27,000 Cordsmith tools have reached makers in over 40 countries.
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LoomeLoome makes patented, multi-use craft tools that turn yarn and other fibers into pom-poms, tassels, cords and woven pieces. Its original 5-in-1 tool, patented in 2017, reflects the company’s unusual focus on giving makers one compact tool with many creative uses. Loome also supports equal representation through donations and fundraising projects for organizations including Fair Fight, She Should Run and Emily’s List.BROOKLYN, NY
Apple Blossom Wovens LLCFrom Columbus, Ohio, Apple Blossom Wovens makes woven baby carriers—wraps and ring slings—along with accessories from its custom woven fabric. The small, woman-owned business began after founder Lisa Carter discovered woven wraps through her own babywearing journey, and its products have been designed, woven and sewn in the USA since 2015. Its fabrics are custom woven by small family-owned U.S. mills, while the carriers are sewn and finished in Ohio.COLUMBUS, OH
Columbus Apparel StudioWomen-owned and led by Ohio native Denise Falter-Conklin, Columbus Apparel Studio brings more than 25 years of fashion-industry experience to its Columbus studio. The company works with designers, entrepreneurs, retail brands and boutiques to turn early ideas into production-ready apparel, with small-batch manufacturing handled in-house.COLUMBUS, OH
Rowan WoodworkFounded in 2014 by Suzanne Walton, Rowan Woodwork is a queer- and women-owned Kingston, New York studio that designs, builds, and installs handcrafted custom cabinetry and furniture. Its design-led team combines traditional and modern woodworking techniques with a collaborative process for homeowners, architects, contractors, and designers. Rowan also operates a nearly 10,000-square-foot former auto-body shop as a certified green business and hosts free, inclusive community gatherings centered on Japanese hand-planing.KINGSTON, NY