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One of the products Little Kites sells is American Made Kites. A more complete list of their products is provided by Made in America Secrets, to review their list click here.
For more information about Little Kites and its Made in America products see the following:
Welcome to Littlekites.com, featuring miniature kites, mini kites, a
miniature kite train, a miniature butterfly kite, dragonfly kites, a fairy
kite, a tiny housefly kite and bigger kites.
For kids, teachers, educators, moms, dads and kite clubs, I've also
included a page about a kids kite that's quick and easy to make.
Or, if you're in the mood to make some miniature kites yourself, I
give some tips on my how to page and throughout the site, by way
of describing some of the materials and techniques I used for making
the kites.
I'll be adding old and new kites to the pages listed above, as the
weather cooperates and the time becomes available to get out and
actually fly the kites in my kite bag.
I didn't make all the kites you'll find on this website, nor did I design
all the kites I DID make. I try to give credit where it's due, because
we all know how vengeful kite fliers are.
Thinking about it, I probably didn't make or even pay for most of the
really great kites you'll find here. Unless I have to count buying a
raffle ticket, or being lucky enough to have people just give me kites
because I'm such a swell guy.
What I hope to do with this site, is to provide some information and
promote flying and making kites. If I happen to get filthy rich and
have to retire to Tahiti in the process, I'll just try to make the best of
it.
The only kites I have for sale here, are the miniature kites I make. I
deal mostly with retailers and people that want custom graphic
applications on the sails of the diamond Eddy kites, but if you want a
few of the kites I make, please check the Buy Online button.
Enjoy the site and drop me a line, if you're so inclined.
(Please include the word KITES in the subject line, so it's easier for
me to distinguish your REAL EMAIL from the SPAM I get).
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look!
Tom Tinney
For more information about Little Kites and its Made in America products see the following:
Welcome to Littlekites.com, featuring miniature kites, mini kites, a
miniature kite train, a miniature butterfly kite, dragonfly kites, a fairy
kite, a tiny housefly kite and bigger kites.
For kids, teachers, educators, moms, dads and kite clubs, I've also
included a page about a kids kite that's quick and easy to make.
Or, if you're in the mood to make some miniature kites yourself, I
give some tips on my how to page and throughout the site, by way
of describing some of the materials and techniques I used for making
the kites.
I'll be adding old and new kites to the pages listed above, as the
weather cooperates and the time becomes available to get out and
actually fly the kites in my kite bag.
I didn't make all the kites you'll find on this website, nor did I design
all the kites I DID make. I try to give credit where it's due, because
we all know how vengeful kite fliers are.
Thinking about it, I probably didn't make or even pay for most of the
really great kites you'll find here. Unless I have to count buying a
raffle ticket, or being lucky enough to have people just give me kites
because I'm such a swell guy.
What I hope to do with this site, is to provide some information and
promote flying and making kites. If I happen to get filthy rich and
have to retire to Tahiti in the process, I'll just try to make the best of
it.
The only kites I have for sale here, are the miniature kites I make. I
deal mostly with retailers and people that want custom graphic
applications on the sails of the diamond Eddy kites, but if you want a
few of the kites I make, please check the Buy Online button.
Enjoy the site and drop me a line, if you're so inclined.
(Please include the word KITES in the subject line, so it's easier for
me to distinguish your REAL EMAIL from the SPAM I get).
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look!
Tom Tinney
One of the products Luxe Liberty sells is Made in the USA Stuffed Bears. A more complete list of their products is provided by Made in America Secrets, to review their list click here.
For more information about Luxe Liberty and its American Made products see the following:
Luxe and Liberty strives to be the first resort for American-made home furnishings by offering the most compelling combination of value, selection, service and convenience.
Value & Selection
Every item offered at Luxe and Liberty is beautifully designed, produced with premium-quality materials, and proudly made in America. We select only superior products, representing our customer's discerning taste, which are intended for a lifetime of use.
Customer Service
Our dedication to our customers is reflected in our unparalleled customer service and by providing the best possible shopping experience. We strive to exceed your expectations whenever possible, and are happy to assist you in any way we can.
Convenience
We believe that time is the ultimate luxury. By compiling an extensive collection of fine American-made home furnishings, we can offer you a luxurious, convenient shopping source.
At Luxe and Liberty, you can expect nothing but the best in quality and service. Thank you for shopping with us and for helping to bring American Quality home!
For more information about Luxe Liberty and its American Made products see the following:
Luxe and Liberty strives to be the first resort for American-made home furnishings by offering the most compelling combination of value, selection, service and convenience.
Value & Selection
Every item offered at Luxe and Liberty is beautifully designed, produced with premium-quality materials, and proudly made in America. We select only superior products, representing our customer's discerning taste, which are intended for a lifetime of use.
Customer Service
Our dedication to our customers is reflected in our unparalleled customer service and by providing the best possible shopping experience. We strive to exceed your expectations whenever possible, and are happy to assist you in any way we can.
Convenience
We believe that time is the ultimate luxury. By compiling an extensive collection of fine American-made home furnishings, we can offer you a luxurious, convenient shopping source.
At Luxe and Liberty, you can expect nothing but the best in quality and service. Thank you for shopping with us and for helping to bring American Quality home!
One of the products Maple Landmark sells is American Made Games. A more complete list of their products is provided by Made in America Secrets, to review their list click here.
For more information about Maple Landmark and its Made in America products see the following:
Our area has a long history in the wood products industry. From the mills built by the early settlers to the furniture and novelty factories of the 1900's. It is only fitting that we combine history and local resources to continue the tradition.
Mike Rainville first came to woodworking as a hobby in the 1970's while he was in school. Working out of his parents' basement with scraps from his grandfather's carpentry projects, he duplicated household items, things like spool holders and cribbage boards. Before long friends and neighbors were asking Mike to make things and by 1979, he started selling wholesale. Local craft fairs also provided income and experience.
At age 15, getting lumber wasn't just a matter of borrowing a truck but a driver as well. At the time, the best selling items were cribbage and tic-tac-toe games.
first shop
The Lincoln, Vermont home of Maple Landmark, 1984-96
After graduating Clarkson University in 1984, Mike went to work constructing a new woodshop of ample size for his now full-time business, now known as Maple Landmark Woodcraft. The choice Maple Landmark as the name for the business was a natural extension of the name Mike's family used for their maple sugaring business and dairy farm, Maple Landmark Homestead. His grandfather, Fletcher Brown made maple syrup for over 65 years and was always available to lend a hand.
In 1987, Mike acquired the Troll's Toy Workshop, formerly of Barnet, VT. This addition brought in many products based on the alphabet including letter cars, blocks, and signage letters. The company quickly went from Mike plus some part-time help to several full-time employees.
The product line grew and evolved over the coming years, adding items like trivets, ornaments, and our first name trains. In 1993, after many requests from retailers, the NameTrain concept was spun off into a new line that was compatible with the many wooden track systems available. In 1994, NameTrains were introduced in colors and sales soared.
Growth from these new products had Mike's building bursting at the seams by late 1994. Being located in the mountains was certainly peaceful but impractical for conducting business. It was decided to move the business into the valley, to Middlebury, our county seat and population center. A new building was built and occupied in 1996. A store was included so people could stop by, see what we do, and buy items to take with them.
Our creative abilities increased in late 1996 when we introduced laser engraving and pad printing to our production processes. The ability to add graphic designs to our products has been central to our product development ever since. All of these products and processes had a hard time fitting in our building and it was enlarged in 1999 to 15,000 square feet.
In 2001, Montgomery Schoolhouse, another long established Vermont wooden toy company, became a part of Maple Landmark. Operations were consolidated in Middlebury. Click here for the Montgomery Schoolhouse story.
In the coming years we expanded our printing capabilities and extended our product line to over 1000 items. This left us ready when, after Chinese toy recalls of 2007, people became more interested in safe, American made toys. We also added our Schoolhouse Naturals line?toys for little ones without any chemical finishes or decorations.
Currently Maple Landmark employs about 40 people and sells product to over 2200 gift shops and toy stores throughout the country and abroad. We have become the pre-eminent wooden toy manufacturer in the United States.
We thrive on the feedback and ideas of our customers, so don't be afraid tell us what you want to see.
For more information about Maple Landmark and its Made in America products see the following:
Our area has a long history in the wood products industry. From the mills built by the early settlers to the furniture and novelty factories of the 1900's. It is only fitting that we combine history and local resources to continue the tradition.
Mike Rainville first came to woodworking as a hobby in the 1970's while he was in school. Working out of his parents' basement with scraps from his grandfather's carpentry projects, he duplicated household items, things like spool holders and cribbage boards. Before long friends and neighbors were asking Mike to make things and by 1979, he started selling wholesale. Local craft fairs also provided income and experience.
At age 15, getting lumber wasn't just a matter of borrowing a truck but a driver as well. At the time, the best selling items were cribbage and tic-tac-toe games.
first shop
The Lincoln, Vermont home of Maple Landmark, 1984-96
After graduating Clarkson University in 1984, Mike went to work constructing a new woodshop of ample size for his now full-time business, now known as Maple Landmark Woodcraft. The choice Maple Landmark as the name for the business was a natural extension of the name Mike's family used for their maple sugaring business and dairy farm, Maple Landmark Homestead. His grandfather, Fletcher Brown made maple syrup for over 65 years and was always available to lend a hand.
In 1987, Mike acquired the Troll's Toy Workshop, formerly of Barnet, VT. This addition brought in many products based on the alphabet including letter cars, blocks, and signage letters. The company quickly went from Mike plus some part-time help to several full-time employees.
The product line grew and evolved over the coming years, adding items like trivets, ornaments, and our first name trains. In 1993, after many requests from retailers, the NameTrain concept was spun off into a new line that was compatible with the many wooden track systems available. In 1994, NameTrains were introduced in colors and sales soared.
Growth from these new products had Mike's building bursting at the seams by late 1994. Being located in the mountains was certainly peaceful but impractical for conducting business. It was decided to move the business into the valley, to Middlebury, our county seat and population center. A new building was built and occupied in 1996. A store was included so people could stop by, see what we do, and buy items to take with them.
Our creative abilities increased in late 1996 when we introduced laser engraving and pad printing to our production processes. The ability to add graphic designs to our products has been central to our product development ever since. All of these products and processes had a hard time fitting in our building and it was enlarged in 1999 to 15,000 square feet.
In 2001, Montgomery Schoolhouse, another long established Vermont wooden toy company, became a part of Maple Landmark. Operations were consolidated in Middlebury. Click here for the Montgomery Schoolhouse story.
In the coming years we expanded our printing capabilities and extended our product line to over 1000 items. This left us ready when, after Chinese toy recalls of 2007, people became more interested in safe, American made toys. We also added our Schoolhouse Naturals line?toys for little ones without any chemical finishes or decorations.
Currently Maple Landmark employs about 40 people and sells product to over 2200 gift shops and toy stores throughout the country and abroad. We have become the pre-eminent wooden toy manufacturer in the United States.
We thrive on the feedback and ideas of our customers, so don't be afraid tell us what you want to see.
One of the products Marble King sells is Made in America Marbles. A more complete list of their products is provided by Made in America Secrets, to review their list click here.
For more information about Marble King and its American Made products see the following:
Marble King, The American Dream
The Empire...
Did you know that over one million marbles a day are produced by a West Virginia company? Well, they are. Marble King, Incorporated, located in Paden City, West Virginia, currently manufacturers over a million marbles each day. They operate seven days a week, three hundred sixty-five days a year.
The King is Crowned...
Berry Pink and Sellers Peltier founded Marble King in 1949. Pink was a successful businessman and loved to interact with children. The marbles sold under the Marble King header in the 30's and early 40's were actually manufactured by Peltier Glass. By the late 1940's, Pink was selling more marbles than Peltier could produce. They joined forces and formed another manufacturing facility in which Pink held the majority of shares. Berry Pink traveled throughout the country hosting marble tournaments and giving away several marbles at each stop. He became known as The Marble King. That's how the company got its name when it was founded in December 1949.
The New Kingdom...
Marble King was originally located in St. Marys, West Virginia. In January of 1958 a fire destroyed the factory. Roger Howdyshell, who managed the Marble King facility, moved the company to Paden City where it still remains today.
Howdyshell was a very innovative man who left his mark on the marble industry in many ways. He led Marble King to the forefront when he manufactured the first American made Cat's Eye marbles. He also developed a process called veneering marbles. In this process, you could use less expensive glass as base glass and put a thin coating on the exterior surface to give the marble color.
An American Legacy...
In 1983, Roger Howdyshell bought Marble King. He had dedicated his life to the industry and truly loved it. He continued to operate the facility until his death in 1991. Today, Marble King continues to be owned and operated by the Howdyshell family. Marble King marbles are used in marble games, board games, decorative vases, spray paint cans and other industrial applications. Our marbles have been featured in movies like Goonies, Hook and Home Alone. Marble King continues to be the leader in marble production shipping its marbles worldwide. In 2000, Marble King received the Governor's Award for Excellence in Exporting.
Marble King has been a contributing sponsor and supporter of The National Marble Tournament since 1968. A college scholarship is awarded each year at the tournament, compliments of Marble King.
For more information about Marble King and its American Made products see the following:
Marble King, The American Dream
The Empire...
Did you know that over one million marbles a day are produced by a West Virginia company? Well, they are. Marble King, Incorporated, located in Paden City, West Virginia, currently manufacturers over a million marbles each day. They operate seven days a week, three hundred sixty-five days a year.
The King is Crowned...
Berry Pink and Sellers Peltier founded Marble King in 1949. Pink was a successful businessman and loved to interact with children. The marbles sold under the Marble King header in the 30's and early 40's were actually manufactured by Peltier Glass. By the late 1940's, Pink was selling more marbles than Peltier could produce. They joined forces and formed another manufacturing facility in which Pink held the majority of shares. Berry Pink traveled throughout the country hosting marble tournaments and giving away several marbles at each stop. He became known as The Marble King. That's how the company got its name when it was founded in December 1949.
The New Kingdom...
Marble King was originally located in St. Marys, West Virginia. In January of 1958 a fire destroyed the factory. Roger Howdyshell, who managed the Marble King facility, moved the company to Paden City where it still remains today.
Howdyshell was a very innovative man who left his mark on the marble industry in many ways. He led Marble King to the forefront when he manufactured the first American made Cat's Eye marbles. He also developed a process called veneering marbles. In this process, you could use less expensive glass as base glass and put a thin coating on the exterior surface to give the marble color.
An American Legacy...
In 1983, Roger Howdyshell bought Marble King. He had dedicated his life to the industry and truly loved it. He continued to operate the facility until his death in 1991. Today, Marble King continues to be owned and operated by the Howdyshell family. Marble King marbles are used in marble games, board games, decorative vases, spray paint cans and other industrial applications. Our marbles have been featured in movies like Goonies, Hook and Home Alone. Marble King continues to be the leader in marble production shipping its marbles worldwide. In 2000, Marble King received the Governor's Award for Excellence in Exporting.
Marble King has been a contributing sponsor and supporter of The National Marble Tournament since 1968. A college scholarship is awarded each year at the tournament, compliments of Marble King.
One of the products MIP sells is American Made Model Car Parts. A more complete list of their products is provided by Made in America Secrets, to review their list click here.
For more information about MIP and its Made in the USA products see the following:
Made in the USA, MIP Products are designed and manufactured in-house in a nearly 9000 square foot state-of-the art Precision Swiss-style CNC machining facility. MIPs manufacturing and ISO-9001-2000 quality standards meet high tolerances and demands, resulting in its fine reputation servicing the hobby, OEM, medical, aerospace, dental, motorsports, and robotics industries. Reflections from a few of our satisfied customers are noted in our above Press Kit, and in the case studies in the Machining section of our site. WBE. MBE, SBE,
PRODUCT
Since 1979, the world's best racers count on MIP for the finest quality RC car stock replacements.
THE Pro Standard. MIP CVD?s have been standard equipment in Team Associated, HPI, Corally, JConcepts, and Losi pro kits, with MIP Diffs included standard in HPI Blitz pro kits. Trust MIP Performance Products and Tools for Hobby and Pro RC Cars and RC Trucks, Electric and Nitro ?Touring, On-Road, or Off-Road!
Ask Any Top Racer. MIP makes hop-ups for on-road, off-road, 2wd, 4wd, buggies, trucks, crawlers, truggies, and touring RC cars. Our 1/8th & 1/10th scale after-market products for gas-powered nitro RC cars and electric RC cars are designed especially for Team Losi, Team Associated, Traxxas, Kyosho, Thunder Tiger, Jammin, Traxxas, HPI, Tamiya, and many more! Innovative MIP CVD?s set the standard!
For more information about MIP and its Made in the USA products see the following:
Made in the USA, MIP Products are designed and manufactured in-house in a nearly 9000 square foot state-of-the art Precision Swiss-style CNC machining facility. MIPs manufacturing and ISO-9001-2000 quality standards meet high tolerances and demands, resulting in its fine reputation servicing the hobby, OEM, medical, aerospace, dental, motorsports, and robotics industries. Reflections from a few of our satisfied customers are noted in our above Press Kit, and in the case studies in the Machining section of our site. WBE. MBE, SBE,
PRODUCT
Since 1979, the world's best racers count on MIP for the finest quality RC car stock replacements.
THE Pro Standard. MIP CVD?s have been standard equipment in Team Associated, HPI, Corally, JConcepts, and Losi pro kits, with MIP Diffs included standard in HPI Blitz pro kits. Trust MIP Performance Products and Tools for Hobby and Pro RC Cars and RC Trucks, Electric and Nitro ?Touring, On-Road, or Off-Road!
Ask Any Top Racer. MIP makes hop-ups for on-road, off-road, 2wd, 4wd, buggies, trucks, crawlers, truggies, and touring RC cars. Our 1/8th & 1/10th scale after-market products for gas-powered nitro RC cars and electric RC cars are designed especially for Team Losi, Team Associated, Traxxas, Kyosho, Thunder Tiger, Jammin, Traxxas, HPI, Tamiya, and many more! Innovative MIP CVD?s set the standard!