Handmade in Chicago, the Leather Wrapped Shoe Horn by Alexandria Wills Shoemaking Studio is crafted using the same high-quality leathers, shoe tacks, and traditional techniques used to make her shoes. Finished with a gold-embossed leather handle and a laser-engraved wooden base, it’s designed to be both a functional everyday tool and a beautiful object – an accessible way to bring thoughtful, Made With Love craftsmanship into your daily routine.
$144 Donation
America Made with Love: Part 2 – Stained Glass Window Hanging
Washington Art Glass Stained Glass Window Hanging
Handcrafted by Washington Art Glass Studio, this stained glass window hanging continues a tradition passed down through four generations since the studio’s founding in 1924. Inspired by a monumental church window created for Holy Angels Catholic Church in Maryland, each piece is carefully cut, assembled, and finished using time-honored stained glass techniques. Designed to catch and transform light, it brings the beauty of historic sacred art into an intimate, everyday form. A quiet celebration of craftsmanship, history, and enduring color.
$276 Donation
America Made with Love: Part 2 – Gullah Sweetgrass Small Basket Bowl
America Made with Love: Part 2
The Gullah Love Sweetgrass Basket is a quiet celebration of heritage, love, and legacy. Handwoven from sweetgrass, longleaf pine needles, and palmetto leaves gathered along the sacred Gullah Geechee Corridor, each strand carries the rhythm of ancestral hands and coastal land. Crowning the basket are Love Knots, a cherished family symbol of strength, unity, and the ties that bind us across generations. Measuring approximately 6 by 1.5 inches, this small basket holds a deep story – one of culture preserved, love honored, and tradition continued.
Care Instructions: Not Dishwasher safe. Preserve your basket for generations to come by using soft, damp cloth to remove dust and debris. It is recommended to use a liner for the baskets when placing objects inside, such as a linen, napkin, or light towel. It is not recommended to wash your basket or leave in areas where it can easily get wet.
The artisan advises “leaving the basket in the sun may cause them to change color over time, often darkening in color, but we believe this only adds to the beauty of the basket over time!”
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