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It's official! Michigan Mittens is a 2015 Martha Stewart American Made nominee!!
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We are going to need your support! Public Voting – Public Voting for the Audience Choice Award Winner begins at 9:00:00 AM ET on September 21, 2015 and ends at 11:59:59 on October 19, 2015. Announcing Winners –The Audience Choice Award Winner will be announced on or about October 23, 2015. We at Michigan Mittens are thrilled to be a nominee and we hope you will vote for us! Let's bring the WIN HOME to the Mitten State! Do we have YOUR Vote? Wish us luck!!
Featured Artist & Iconic Detroit Illustrator, David W. Smith
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David is 55 years old and has worked for some of the largest Ad Agencies in the Country. He has created story boards for Vlasic, Chrysler, Chevrolet and many others. When our economy took a turn for the worse, David lost his job. Eventually he lost his home and car. David had been homeless for over 2 years. In July of 2014 David walked through the doors of our Mitten factory, suitcase in tow, looking for work. It didn't take long to realize that David did not fit the general stereotype of what society might think of someone who is homeless. ...