WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.–Montreal-based String Theory and Haptic Lab of Brooklyn, N.Y., have been designated the winners of the Carol Sedestrom Ross “Maker-to-Market” scholarships, awarded by the New York International Gift Fair.

The scholarships—named in memory of Ross, the long-time director of craft marketing at Gift Fair owner and manager GLM, who passed away last year—recognize creativity, craftsmanship and unique artisanry among newcomers to NYIGF’s Handmade division. The two winners will receive free exhibit space and travel expenses, along with pre- and post-show marketing support and consultation from By Hand Consulting.

Led by textile designers and artists Lysanne Latulippe, Megan Price and Étienne Proulx, String Theory creates home and wearable accessories. Haptic Lab, which was founded in 2009 by Emily Fischer, designs keepsake quilted maps that illustrate specific cities and neighborhoods with handstitched detail.