Wanted: United States of Awesome
By Linda Geiser It’s the beginning of the New Year. A time we resolute to make changes for the better. I’ll be honest, I’m not very good with sticking to New Years Resolutions. (who is – really?) So...
View ArticleThe Orient Express
By Andrew Stoneman of Haskell Collection An X-mas tradition at this house, like many others I’m sure, is the annual assembly of the model train track and locomotive circumventing the base of the...
View ArticleLayoffs, Luck, and the New Normal
By Andrew Stoneman of Haskell Collection Remember when the television had 7 channels (not counting the fuzzy, temperamental ones -28 and 56) and Saturday morning was all about cartoons? People, really...
View ArticleWe Are The 3%
By Linda Geiser This past week I’ve been in a bit of a funk. My funky mood began on the day Wal-Mart made its big announcement – they plan to invest $50 Billion over the next 10 years in products made...
View ArticleSunshine and Lollipops
By Linda Geiser I’ve been asked a lot lately why I’m so passionate about blogging about Made in USA. – I live and breathe “Made in the USA” every day. I’m not jumping on the bandwagon. I’ve been...
View ArticleCopyright Wars: How Big Box Store Theft Culture Hurts
By Emily Danchuk (orignally posted on Artsyshark.com) I think it’s safe to say that the word “infringement” conjures up visions of Chinese factories and dusty marketplaces in India, right? In...
View ArticleBeyond Bangladesh
By Linda Geiser I know I’ve been quiet on MoBlog lately. I’ve been in a litte bit of “pounding my head against a wall” /slash/ “closing out reality” /slash/ “I can’t take it anymore” mood lately. –...
View ArticleKnow Your Maker
We’re pleased to announce The Modestics Collection; a curated online store of all of our favorite Made in America designers. – (well not ALL of our favorites… we’re still searching for more) We have...
View ArticleThe Maker’s Coalition
By Linda Geiser Think about what you do for a living. Now think back to how you learned to do what you do. For my *day* job, I sew. I learned how to sew from two sources, my mom and 7th grade home...
View ArticleModestics Turns 1 Year Old!
By Linda Geiser Last year (around this time) is when I started Modestics. I consider my first real post to be “Happy 4th – Don’t Buy Crap” which is when I announced the blog to the world. Well, maybe...
View ArticleHow to Set the Stage for Growth as a Domestic Manufacturing Company
By Tom Bonine of National Metal Fabricators Over the last decade, changes in the workforce as well as the economy have been blamed for causing the death of manufacturing as we know it, at least on...
View ArticleBe Original Americas
By Linda Geiser About a month ago my friend, Matt Eastvold, asked me if I was attending West Edge Design Fair. He asked because he knew I would love to hear the BE ORIGINAL AMERICAS panel discussion...
View ArticleModestics Year in Review
I’m such a nostalgic person especially come December. The end of the year is a time to take a breath and reflect. I absolutely love reading Year in Reviews. Blogging has been so helpful because it...
View ArticlePantone Color of the Year – Radiant Orchid
For the past 14 years, every December Pantone gets designers everywhere buzzing about the color of the year. This year didn’t disappoint. Although I have to admit, it took me a while to get behind...
View ArticleBe Original with Bernhardt Design
You might remember my post last fall about Be Original Americas, and my enthusiasm for their cause. Well, I’m excited to announce that I’m now a media partner with Be Original. As a media partner, I...
View ArticleBe Original with Bernhardt Design Part 2
The other day I told you about why I like Bernhardt Design. Now I’ll tell you why I like Jerry Helling of Bernhardt Design. Because Jerry Helling believes in original design and designers. He believes...
View ArticleAmerican Manufacturing Is on the Rise, and Here’s Why
By Tom Bonine of National Metal Fabricators August 2013 was a fantastic month for American factories. During this single month, the United States manufacturing sector expanded at a more rapid rate...
View ArticleStop Supporting Knockoffs – Be Original
BLOGGERS! Stop promoting knock-offs! Once again, as I’m cruising on the internet my mood instantly sours. I see it; the dreaded “Cheaper Alternative /slash/ Get This Look For Less” article. And no, it...
View Article#ShameOnTarget
If you’re a regular reader, you know where I stand when it comes to knockoffs. I hate ‘em. Knockoffs seriously disgust me. So when I see an American brand I deeply respect and admire get knocked off,...
View Article5 Interesting Statistics About American Manufacturing
By Tom Bonine of National Metal Fabricators There is no shortage of self-appointed experts in the media who love to loudly proclaim that the U.S. manufacturing industry is dead. They gleefully point...
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