RUNWAY SHOW + STYLE MARKET
A FASHION FUNDRAISER BENEFITTING THE MAINE CRAFTS ASSOCIATION
Thursday, June 4, 2026
5pm – 9pm, Runway @ 7pm
Maine Studio Works | 170 Anderson Street, Portland
STITCH is Maine Crafts Association’s annual fundraiser, celebrating wearable craft by Maine’s slow fashion designers & makers.
2026 TICKET INFO:
$75 for current MCA Members | $85 for Non Members
+ $20 Front Row Seat
Includes admission to the runway show featuring six Maine designers, a style market with apparel, accessories & more, exclusive beverages from Cocktail Mary, hors d’oeuvres, and further festivities. Please note: Fundraising tickets are not tax-deductible, as it is in exchange for goods and services.
STITCH BENEFICIARY & PRODUCER: Maine Crafts Association (MCA) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to sustaining and celebrating craft as a cornerstone of Maine’s culture and economy. Founded in 1983, MCA nurtures a vibrant and supportive craft community through educational programs, artist awards, professional development, mentorships, exhibitions, and events. By fostering opportunities for craft artists at all career levels, MCA strengthens Maine’s craft sector and enhances public engagement with handmade work.
Can’t Attend the show but still want to support?
THE STYLE MARKET @ STITCH
Shop the Style Market, a fashion based pop-up market at STITCH: Runway Show + Style Market! Maine-based designers will exhibit & sell apparel, jewelry, hats and other accessories alongside the STITCH runway designers.
BRING YOUR OWN ITEMS TO PRINT ON
Little Chair Printing will be set up with their mobile screen printing system adding our exclusive designs to your t-shirts, bags, hoodies and more!
- Please bring cotton or poly based items
- Recommended print area is 5″ – 9″ (square).
BRING YOUR OWN ITEMS TO CHAIN STITCH EMBROIDER ON
Wet Day Fire will have their chain stitching embroidery machine at STITCH! Bring your favorite pair of jeans, shirt, tote bag or other textile for a custom embroidery or choose from her flash sheet!
- $25 for one word/$10 for each additional word
- $10-40 for drawings
BEVERAGES BY COCKTAIL MARY
Each ticket purchased includes a complimentary beverage. When you arrive, you will receive your drink ticket. Choose from two cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine & soft drinks.
2026 STITCH DESIGNERS
Duane MacLeod | Hold Fast Bespoke
In today’s world where almost everything is claiming to be bespoke, I offer the real thing, right here in beautiful mid-coast Maine. Trained in England, I use traditional materials and time honored techniques to produce clothes that endure. Clothes that with proper care could potentially last a lifetime. These are clothes made for you, and you alone. In other words, true bespoke.
Eleanor Cox | Pritlove
Learning to sew when I was six, fashion became my love at a young age. My mother always says, “She came out like this!” Born in Portland, Maine, into a family of artists and art-lovers, I was lucky my creativity was fostered and encouraged. Before school early in the morning and late into the evening I would sew away, creating something to wear the next day.
Johnny Syron | Syron
My couture intends to re-define our place in the twenty-first century, a place where we each choose a life of love, and conquer the ‘power-over’ societal structure. I envision a future where a non-binary world is free of Racism, Sexism and Homophobia.
Nanne Kennedy | Seacolors
Nanne Kennedy is a Guild Artist focusing on spinning and color work. As a Guild Artist, Nanne integrates her superfine wool with color and details that emulate moments in nature. A hand-spinner for 30 years, every fleece is handled with care and used for its specific purpose, as not all wool is created equally.
Sharon Chandler | Marigold in Maine
Sharon is a retired art teacher turned quilter, slow fashion designer, and maker. She often gives fabrics and old quilts a second life by sewing them into clothing. Her collection for STITCH is inspired by the year of the horse, transformation, and growth.
Viki Christman | Designs With Loreleey
Viki is an emerging designer who began her journey as an au pair in the US. What started as a hobby in sewing and design quickly grew into a true passion. Viki specializes in designing vintage-style clothing, primarily for women and children. She is currently working on launching a children’s collection, which will be available soon.
Designer Portraits:
Zack Bowen Photography
Thank you to the 2026 STITCH Steering Committee:
Shannon Richards
Betsy Scheintaub
Robert Sheckler
Thank You to our 2026 Sponsors:
2025 STITCH Image Gallery
All images by Jessica Webb | Maine Home + Design
2024 STITCH Image Gallery
All images by David Dostie | Maine Home + Design
