VICKI RAY  Florida is home for tex­tile artist Vicki Ray. Ray cre­ates from start to fin­ish tote purses, hand­bags and mes­sen­ger bags that are not only func­tional, but each one is a piece of art. These purses are sure to com­plete any outfit.

DAN & DEE GOOD  For­mer teach­ers, Dan and Dee Good from Cal­i­for­nia pro­duce hand-painted silk scarves. Self-taught, and through trial and error, they have devel­oped their own hand-painted silk tech­nique. Dye­ing silk is an excit­ing hobby and they learn new things every week that make it more enjoyable.

SOLMATE SOCKS  Mar­i­anne Wak­er­lin of cen­tral Ver­mont is the “Sock­lady” and says that life is too short for match­ing socks. Sol­mate Socks make col­or­ful, mis­matched socks in sizes for adults, chil­dren and babies. Socks are crafted with care in the USA from recy­cled cotton.