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Check us out in these publications! Includes Martha Stewart Articles, 30 Rock Placement, Yankee Magazine, and Exquisite Weddings from San Diego, CA!
This Memorial Day Weekend Jill happened to be in the shop when Luke, from channel 3 CT, came by for an interview. See some video of the river, the shops, the bridge and interviews with Mystic visitors from afar. Get a glimpse of how much fun Mystic is on a holiday weekend!
We were asked by ABC World News Tonight, David Muir, to send some video of our artisans tying knots and shots of the workshop...They featured us on their Made In America segment. The hour after the segment ran we received about $30,000 dollars worth of orders and spent the next week tying madly, all hands on deck! Thank you David! Here is the link Made In America ABC NEWS
Mystic Knotwork and our Turks Head sailor bracelets were mentioned on the Office Ladies podcast. Turns out someone on the show, Andy, wore the bracelet in some of the episodes. And he is a sailor as well. Theres more, check out Office Ladies, Episode 63/Money, Part 2, Feb. 3, 2021. Here is the link Office Ladies - Episode 63
Setting A Coastal Holiday Table with Kristy New England and Mystic Knotwork
Kristy Carmichael, fabulous stylist and photographer has done it again. Her family is at home for the holidays like most of us and she has styled her table with our knots! Check out her photographs at Shorelines Illustrated You can do this too!
FOX61 Local Business Salute to us!
Trish from FOX61 got in touch and asked if we would like to be a part of their Local Holiday Business Salute. We said yes, shot a few videos and here it is on YouTube. Thank you Trish and all who helped. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GWYrtQDOkU
Kitchen Supplies to Nautical Knots Make Shopping Unique In Mystic CT
Channel 10 Connecticut gave us a call to see if we would be part of an interview about Mystic's unique shops during the holiday season. Of course we said yes! Follow the link nbcconnecticut.com to learn more, see Jill and Matt and get a sneak peek of fine shopping. Come to Mystic!
Mystic Knotwork Recognized for Tradition and Innovation
The Connecticut Examiner came by the shop for a photo shoot and interview with Matt as he was presented the award for Connecticut's Small Business Person of the Year. Read the article Brendon Crowley wrote about Matt, Jill and how they made their business a success through these tough times.
NBC Connecticut called and set up an interview with Matt about his award as Small Business Owner of the Year! Siobhan McGirl did a great job asking Matt about the history of Mystic Knotwork, how his Grandfather got him started and the challenges of staying in business. A great clip to learn more about Mystic Knotwork with a tour of the two Mystic shops.
Our fearless leader and master artisan knot tyer, Matt Beaudoin, was voted Connecticut's Small Business Person of the Year! Matt and the Connecticut Small Business Development Center have been working together for the past couple of years. With the help and advice from the Center, Matt has increased full and part-time employees and sales revenue.
Readers of the The Westerly Sun, of southern New England, voted us #1 Best Gift Shop! We strive to make the best hand made nautical knots for our customers and say a big thank you to all those who voted and support our shops.
Yankee Magazine's Annie Graves did a great review on ten New England artisans and Matt was one of them! 'Bringing The Sea Inside' focus's on artists inspired by the sea. From painters to basket makers, hand blown glass artists and fish prints! Japanese technique scarves, rugs and tote bags made from sails. So unique, so New England.
Matt was having fun on the race committee boat for the Mudhen Donzo Sailboat Races when another crew member spotted our mention in New York Media Magazine. Our sailor bracelet is listed with their Top 24 Best Jewelry Gifts for Dads. The article, by Jennifer Milliner-Waddell, quotes The Style Professor of Instagram. Summer fashion statement at the beach or on the water!
Channel 3 interviewed us for their feature on retail businesses in CT during the Covid Virus setbacks. The tie in, in addition to our own website, we are also an Amazon Handmade artisan group on amazon.com. Due to the support of shoppers who appreciate handmade in the USA, our sales are doing well during these uncertain times. Thank you all!
We had a great time when our local Ink Magazine came by to interview us and take lots of pictures of our workshop/gift store. They put together a fine detailed article about our history and two workshops in Downtown Mystic CT. Learn more and follow the link to the August 2019 issue.Thank you Ink Magazine!
Mystic Knotwork won Yankee Magazine's Best of Connecticut Editor's Choice Award for 2019.
“Knotwork is a book with no last page,” said the late Alton Beaudoin in a 1964 Yankee interview. He had not yet completed his masterpiece: a fancywork frame that hangs in the larger of two open-to-the-public workshops where grandson Matt and fellow artisans create expertly tied rope bracelets, wreaths, nautical wearables and home accents. Your purchases—and photos you share of Alton’s sennit frame, a five-year labor made with more than 110 miles of cordage—keep the story flowing.
We are so excited to be voted Best of 2019 Connecticut for Best Made-In-Ct Gift Shop! Thank you Connecticut Magazine. The well-known white sailor bracelet and other fancy work started the Mystic Knotwork tradition more than 60 years ago. Their two workshops draw folks for custom bracelets, knots for weddings and gifts. The view is great too, as the creative workshops are right near the downtown Mystic waterfront.
Nicely done and informative interview with Matt owner of Mystic Knotwork. Hear about the origins of the family business and the whys and hows of knot tying. Visit Coastal Connecticut online magazine to view the video.
Kristy a content creator and photographer, from Kristy New England came by our Mystic Connecticut workshop. She loves to find chic ways to add nautical decor to their home. Vist her blog and see how she used our knotwork in her interior design!
Yankee Magazine visits Mystic's Holiday Boat Parade and captures the essence of Mystic Ct, its maritime history and ocean beauty noting the Seaport, Mystic River and us! "Mystic Knotwork owner Matt Beaudoin, whose craft has been handed down through his family."
This holiday season the Boston Globe says "give something that a) puts a smile on our face, and b) is made in New England. Why not give a boost to the crafty types who live in our own backyard as opposed to some faceless conglomerate?" Knotty but nice coastal coasters! Boston Globe Dec. 2018
WFSB 3 Connecticut
We are thankful for all the support we get from reporters sharing our story
What can we say, but thank you Martha! Your stamp of approval inspires us to push even harder. Thank you for visiting our home and creating this 3 page article about our generational business here in South Eastern Connecticut May 2013
We are proud that Andrew Zimmern wears our custom sailor bracelets in every episode of Bizarre Foods. We try to visit the local restaurants he features on Bizarre Foods America
Celebrate Magazine's 'Finest on Deck' assortment of nautical decorating ideas, we are on page 10 of the May June 2014 issue!
In the May June 2014 Cooking with Paula Dean, she gives a nice picture and mention of our Satin outlined napkin rings as part of her Patriotic Finds.
During an episode of NBC's 30 Rock, "Murphy Brown Lied to Us" actor Curt Bouril featured wearing Mystic Knotwork's Sailor Knot Bracelet.
Style Me Pretty, New York; a wedding filled to the brim with gorgeous DIY details, an all-white color palette and the sweetest of nautical touches.
Beach House Living: Mystic Knotwork is your source for the finest in Nautical Home Decor and Nautical Wedding Accents.
Treehugger: 10 Cute Crafty Nautical Gifts on Etsy These sweet nautical coasters employ the Turk's Head knot tied into a little flat mat.
Exquisite Weddings Melissa Barrad's Photo Feature of a showcase wedding off the coast of San Diego, CA aboard a Catamaran. Great ideas!
Tamara giving a look at the elements she is using on the Design on a Dime Contest
"Real Rehearsal Dinner: Rowayton, Connecticut" photo credit to Elizabeth.
2014 Valentine Blog on Martha Stewart featuring Jill's pancake recipe and our knots features on Martha Stewart's American Made Marketplace Mystic Knotwork
Bridal Guide's registry guide showed an excellent collection of stylish new dinnerwear, featuring Mystic Knotwork's monkey fist napkin rings!
Style.com: American Made, By Martha Stewart Featuring dozens of American artisans including Connecticut-based accessories company Mystic Knotwork.
100 Layer Cake: Nautical New Jersey Wedding: Melanie + James" I thought these were so well made and unique, I had to get them."
2014 Finalist in Martha Stewart American Made: We work to be an example of an American Made brand that is tied to their community and work as a collective or artisans.
The Mystic Wave Talks about Mystic Knotwork at the Velvet Mill in Stonington, CT
The Resident featured Mystic Knotwork in October 2014 while we were gaining support for the Martha Stewart American Made awards.
Get Away Mavens visit Stonington Connecticut and find us working in the Velvet Mill
We were honored that Sally from the Eli Whitney invited us to add to the backdrop for their amazing artistry and inspirational museum. Interspersed with modern artisans are some of my pieces as well as my grandfather Alton's. Please visit to learn more about the museum
Alexis, the publisher of the Resident has been a long time inspiration of mine. I was honored when she published this note about the American Made competition we were nominated for in their September 2013 issue
Nora from Saltwater Living gave a nice review and showed some of her knots from Mystic Knotwork!
WTNH News 8: Family Knot Making to Be Recognized Tina Detelj interviews Matt, Jill & Christa of Mystic Knotwork.
Nautical Cottage Blog November 2013. Sally Lee shared our new nautical Ornaments after an interview with Matt.
Whereweareblog.com: Dresser Makeover Reveal I bought two sets of monkey knot knobs from Mystic Knotwork. I think they are the cutest and the fact they are from Mystic makes them even more special.
Momfilter.com: The friendship bracelet of 2013 "They come in a solid black, tan, and some nice two tones, from Mystic Knotwork, who make them in Connecticut, and are the nicest family.
Completely Coastal: Inspired Living Sailor Bracelets by Mystic Knotwork: It's a true gem and I love it.
The Westerly Sun: Knot by knot, generation by generation As part of the third generation running the business, Beaudoin has lots of memories to share.
Custom House Maritime Museum Three generations of knotters were represented at the Third Thursday Jibboom Roundtable.
TotalBeauty.com's LimeLife: Hot Pick Mystic Knotwork's Rope Bracelets.
Sweet Designs: Nautical Guest Dessert Feature. This table works well for both kid and adult parties.
P.S. I Made This: Get roped in while creating your own nautical punk piece with this rockin' DIY.
Mommy Kat and Kids: Mystic Knotwork Sailor Bracelets Review I was delighted when I received a chance to review the bracelets for myself.
Beach House Decorating: Mystic Knotwork is your source for the finest in Nautical Home Decor and Nautical Wedding Accents.