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08 Mai 12

I Made: Art for "Autocomplete : A Collaborative Coloring Book"

Image via Maya Drozdz When Maya Drozdz (of VisuaLingual) invited me to participate in the Visionaries + Voices project "Autocomplete: A Collaborative Coloring Book Exhibit," I was instantly e...

08 Mai 12

Recent Purchase: Flea Market Finds

Got some much needed retro retail therapy at the Metrolina Flea Market this weekend. I must say, it takes a lot of consumer endurance to shop with me and I have found a shopping soulmate in Keia of T...

09 Apr 12

Event: Crafty Feast 2012

Crafty Feast 2012 Poster and Logo designed by Not Made in China! Indulge your handmade senses at Crafty Feast in Columbia, SC on Saturday, April 28th (part of the 10-day Indie Grits Festival). With 1...

06 Apr 12

Press: Not Made in China on Time Warner Cables "Around Carolina"

When Richard Green, of the Time Warner Cable show "Around Carolina," asked to come to my house and film me pressing buttons, I thought he may as well show footage of paint drying. Turns out R...

18 Feb 12

Really? Jim Gaffigan with a Not Made in China Tshirt!

Yes, that is THE Jim Gaffigan holding up an NMiC "I Got My Pork Pulled in North Carolina" shirt! NMiC fans Kathy and Demian (of FanFeet.com) gave the shirt to Jim while he was in Charlotte on...

15 Feb 12

Event: Letterpress Fest 2012

Letterpress Fest graphics designed by birdsong gregory AIGA Charlotte Celebrates the Revival of a Centuries Old TraditionWere only ONE WEEK out from Letterpress Fest! Over the course of four days (Fe...

05 Feb 12

Recent Purchase: David Osborn and Charles Woods Original Prints

David Osborn and Charles Woods were two 60s era, California designers, who worked in silkscreen and offset lithography. I had the fortunate luck to stumble upon their artwork while searching for vint...

29 Jan 12

Recap: Madama Butterfly

I won tickets to the opera! On Monday, Speak Your Design hosted a last minute contest for two tickets to Tuesdays performance of Puccinis Madama Butterfly. I was the first to correctly answer the que...

26 Jan 12

Really? My Brand Went to Jamaica without Me?!

_Last week I got a very creative email from my friend, and fellow designer, Kevin Brindley. He recently returned to Charlotte, from a trip to Jamaica, and reported back with these photos and a clever...

24 Jan 12

Event: Queen City Brewers Festival - Saturday, February 4, 2012

Not Made in China will be peddling wares at the first ever Queen City Brewers Festival. Come imbibe with us!via qcbrewfest.com:The Queen City Brewers Festival is on Tap. Premiering at the Neighborhoo...

19 Jan 12

I Made: A Little New Year Video

Just wrapped up another big project at Little. Our annual New Year Card always ends up being my favorite piece of the year. And 2012 didnt disappoint. This one was even more special since it involved...

16 Jan 12

Recent Purchase: Confession #1 - Typewriters

_“I’d give up my spaghetti for this here Olivetti.” - Seventeen stylist Toni Kosover (pictured above)I recently purchased THREE (yes, three) typewriters. I did manage to return one ...

14 Jan 12

Event: The Big Crafty on Sunday, December 4th

Its almost time for my absolute FAVORITE show of the year... The Big Crafty! Its only 2 and a half weeks away - and Ive got a ton of buttons to press. Make the trip to Downtown Ashevilles Pack Place ...

17 Nov 11

Store Update: Not Made in China on WCNCs Charlotte Today

Look, Ma! Im on tv! Click to watch my segment on Charlotte Today with the fabulous Colleen Odegaard. And get a peek of the new "Larry is my Homeboy" button commemorating Charlottes most belov...

26 Sep 11

Store Update: Not Made in China Featured in the Charlotte Observer

About a month ago I received a Facebook message from Michael J. Solender, a freelance writer for the Charlotte Observer. Apparently, the Observer asked him to write a feature article about the "b...

13 Sep 11

Really? Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery

"When life gives you hands, make handmade" is making the rounds!  When I received a Google Alert for the tee shirt pictured above, I have to admit I was pretty flattered and shocked. Sin...

25 Aug 11

Store Update: Not Made in China Shirts Available Online

Our American Apparel unisex shirts are now available online at the Not Made in China Esty Shop. Chose from six different original designs: NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Dilworth, Pork Pulled, Shawlit Nocarral...

15 Aug 11 1 person likes this

Store Update: DNC Buttons Featured on Local News Station

Check it out, NMIC DNC Buttons and Magnets featured on Charlottes WCNC local news station! Click to play.

27 Jul 11

Meet Eco-licious

Eco-licious, a vegan and earth friendly boutique, opens TODAY in Plaza Midwood! Get a first look at their new digs and say "hi" to their Not Made in China merch while youre at it. Theyve got ...

15 Jul 11

Recent Purchase: Colorful Vintage Fabrics

My fabric library is growing. Got some new patterns at a couple different antique shops in Charlotte and Knoxville. Interestingly, many of the fabrics were used as feed sacks in the 20s, 30s and 40s....

30 Jun 11

Store Update: NMIC Headquarters

For the first time, in about a year, my house isnt covered, smothered, peppered, scattered and chunked in buttons. Im officially organized. Hallelujah. It took me an ENTIRE weekend to transform my su...

24 Jun 11

Travel To: Studio on Fire - Minneapolis, MN

I’ve been quite the jet setter these days! Just got back from the 2011 AIGA Leadership Retreat in Minneapolis, MN on Sunday. It was an absolute blast. In addition to the inspiring sessions at t...

07 Jun 11

Recap: Wedding Day Hooray

Hiiiiiyeeeeee! Ive been SUPER busy since my little trip to Atlanta but Im finally able to come up for breath of air and give yall the lowdown. Wedding Day Hooray was amazing. I mean first of all, wha...

01 Jun 11

I Made: Wedding Swag

The artwork for some of the new Not Made in China wedding series of buttons, save the dates and favors.

20 Mai 11

Event: Wedding Day Hooray - Sneak Peek!

So Ive been a little under the radar this week... thats because Wedding Day Hooray is this weekend in Atlanta! Ive been a mad woman prepping for this thing and have had no time to blog. Eeek! I did m...

20 Mai 11

Recent Purchase: Yee-Haw Industries Letterpress Goods

Of course, I didn’t leave Yee-Haw empty handed... I managed to snag an awesome banjo print and “One-of-a-Kind Journal” made from recycled press sheets. Cory was enamored with the So...

13 Mai 11

Travel To: Yee Haw Industries - Knoxville, TN

 Yee-Haw Industries, in downtown Knoxville, is Mecca for any typophile. If you’re into letterpress and wood block printing, this place is a must see. They house a fully functional letterpr...

12 Mai 11

Travel To: Willow Creek Gallery in Knoxville, TN

Took a trip to Knoxville, TN last weekend. It just so happens to be exactly halfway between Charlotte and Cincinnati, therefore making it the perfect meeting point for two luvas in a LDR. And lucky f...

10 Mai 11

Inspiration: Hand Lettering Sketches

Some of the initial sketches for the "When life gives you hands, make handmade" design by Cory Clinton. I love how they look when collaged together - so cool to see the progression of thought...

05 Mai 11

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