Fellow makers, many of us have forgotten International Women’s Day began as International Working Women’s Day. The agenda? Changing conditions for the working women of the world and uniting the working class. On March 8, 1857, garment workers in New York City marched and picketed, demanding improved working conditions, a ten hour day, and equal rights for women. On March 8, … [Read more...] about #FellowMakers History & the Triangle Factory Fire
Make A Movement
Stop the Hustle: On Slowing Down, Stepping Up & Paying Attention
hus•tle (ˈhʌs əl) v. -tled, -tling, n. to proceed or work rapidly or energetically. to push or force one's way; jostle or shove. to be aggressive, esp. in business or other financial dealings. Slang. to earn one's living by illicit or unethical means. Slang. (of a prostitute) to solicit clients. to convey or cause to move, esp. to leave, roughly or hurriedly. … [Read more...] about Stop the Hustle: On Slowing Down, Stepping Up & Paying Attention
Meet MakerMail: Jen of Pikelet Workshop
Jen of Pikelet Workshop makes whimsical softies that encourage imaginative play & story telling. I had the joy of doing a brief interview with Jen & hope that you enjoy getting to know this inspiring woman! . If you love her creations and want to sample them for yourself, you can visit her shop or support the Maker Movement this holiday season and purchase a … [Read more...] about Meet MakerMail: Jen of Pikelet Workshop
Make a movement of moments with MakerMail
We’ve all been there: staring at the collection of knickknacks in the store, trying to find the perfect little gift for a friend or loved one. Finding a gift with a personal touch is difficult, especially in a marketplace full of things designed with profit first in mind. Enter MakerMail: a delightful new way to connect you with Makers across the globe via sweet moments and … [Read more...] about Make a movement of moments with MakerMail
MakerMail – an OMHG co-op project
MakerMail is a revolutionary co-op service delivering handmade goodness straight from our makers right to your door! MakerMail is the first collaborative project entirely created by OMHG community members! The team took an idea thrown around at an #OMHG chat and used our collaboration tools to turn it into a beautifully crafted movement directly connecting our makers and … [Read more...] about MakerMail – an OMHG co-op project
