Hillary Dow is a Maine fiber artist, and children’s book author/illustrator located in Hampden, Maine. As Binding Tales continues to grow, so to does her online community and roster of live events, presentations, and local retailers offering Hillary’s creations.
2024 Scheduled Events
Saturday, May 4
Makers on Main, Freeport, ME
Sunday, May 5
Maine Mall Pop-Up at Maine Micro Artisans
South Portland, ME
Saturday-Sunday, June 1-2
Fiber Frolic, Windsor Fairgrounds, ME
Saturday, June 15
Margaretta Days Festival and Craft Fair, University of Maine at Machias
Saturday, August 3
Makers on Main, Freeport, ME
Sunday, August 4
Meet The Makers, Gorham, ME
An event for retailers to meet makers
Saturday, September 7
Makers on Main, Freeport, ME
Membership Organizations
Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Past Author Visits
2022
Strong School, Strong, Maine – Grades K-4
Peace River Elementary School, Port Charlotte, FL – Grade 2
2023
Kingfield School, Kingfield, Maine – Grades Pre K-4
Newburgh School, Newburgh, Maine – Pre K-4
Earl C. McGraw School, Hampden Maine – Grades K-2
Maine Mountain Children’s House – Pre K -K
Webster Library – Adults
Fairs, Exhibits, Speaking Engagements
2022
Books in Boothbay
Freeport Marketplace Exhibit
2023
The Business of Art: A Panel, hosted by AVCOG SBDC, Presenter
Machias Fiber Festival, Vendor
Common Ground Country Fair, Presenter
Bangor Authors’ Book Fair & Literary Fest, Vendor
Stop In & Shop
You will find Hillary’s books, fiber art, and wool products at the following Maine retailers
Sherman’s Bookstores
Maine Micro Artisans, Bangor Mall
