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About Us

OUR NORTHERN ADVENTURE
 
Our adventure here in the northwoods of Maine, began in August 2010, when my husband and I moved to this beautiful state. It was a new beginning for my husband and I, and we were excited about all the possibilities that awaited us.
 
My husband quickly found work in his field, but for me, I was unsure. I had been a stay at home Mom for over 20 years. I had raised my son and daughter, and I was ready for a change. The only thing I knew, was that I wanted to be able to enjoy this next adventure. I have always loved to sew. When I became a mom, I made everything from dresses and costumes, to dolls and quilts for my children. And so, it was my now-adult daughter who first suggested the possibility of making and selling Christmas stockings (much like the ones I had made for my family years ago). It was the beginning of my new adventure! Away Up North was born, and open for business.
 
QUALITY MATERIALS, ORIGINAL DESIGNS
 

Many years ago, I purchased an antique wool quilt and fell in love. Wool has many different variations... The texture: thick, dense, thin, smooth or rough. The pattern and color of the wool: plaid, herringbone, stripes and solids. Each of these factors come into play when it comes time for me to choose the right fabric for my stocking and pillow designs. Which fabric will be best for a moose, or a wolf? How about a snowman or pine tree?

Each item is handcrafted with great care and attention to detail. The individual pieces of the stockings are all traced and cut out by hand. Then the designs (animals, trees etc.) are also traced and carefully cut out. Once the designs are hand-sewn onto the surface, the stockings  are then assembled on the sewing machine. Finally, each item is checked for any flaws before I proudly add the “Maine Made” tag.

 AN ENDURING TRADITION

 Each new holiday season brings many families to Away Up North, where they begin the tradition of choosing the perfect Christmas stocking for each member of their family.

We see young couples having their first Christmas together, families returning to purchase another stocking for their “newest addition”, older families beginning a new tradition, and grandparents making sure each grandchild has just the right stocking!

My favorite part of creating each piece is hand-stitching the names on the stockings. When I first see the name my customers request, that's when the stocking takes on a special personality. That's when a connection is created between me and you. I feel so honored, at that very moment, to become a part of your holiday traditions.

So travel on up to Away Up North, and begin a holiday adventure of your own. Choose a Christmas stocking that will be cherished for a lifetime.

 BEHIND THE SCENES

Although I am the owner, maker, and designer of Away Up North, this business adventure could not have happened without the tremendous support I receive from my family. They are there to lend a hand with everything from design assistance, photography advice, packing orders, online marketing, and cooking dinners to make sure I'm fed! During the busy holiday season, they help make “Christmas happen” while I spend long hours in my workshop. The support I receive from them is amazing and I love them all!

LET'S BE FRIENDS

Follow me on Instagram: @awayupnorth and Facebook: awayupnorth, to see pictures from behind-the-scenes, and follow along with my many outdoor adventures! 

Away Up North is a proud member of Maine Made: America's Best
http://www.mainemade.com

Away Up North was very excited to be featured in DOWN EAST Magazine's Holiday Gift Guide, December 2013. http://www.downeast.com/133gifts/nester.html

Away Up North has also been seen:

•BETTER HOMES & GARDENS HOLIDAY CRAFTS Magazine, 2016
•DOWN EAST Magazine's Maine Made Gift Guide, December 2016
•DOWN EAST Magazine's Maine Made Gift Ideas, December 2018
•ABC News Good Morning America, December 2021

Glenna Oliver, Owner at Away Up North