From a master guitar maker to a basket weaver passing on a craft rooted in history, these stories celebrate creativity rich in tradition and passion. Whether building wooden surfboards, reviving the art of neon signs, shaping the perfect cowboy hat, or crafting sails the old-fashioned way, these makers embody the very essence of American innovation and dedication.

Traveling across the country, from Maine to California, from Wisconsin to Texas, AMERICA MADE WITH LOVE explores the inspiring work of artisans. In Virginia, Wayne Henderson has crafted over 900 guitars, making his first instrument when he was 14 years old. In Kentucky, the Neeleys have been making bourbon for 11 generations,. Outside Washington, DC, the Boertleins work as stained glass artists, carrying on a craft that has flourished since the Middle Age.

In Chicago, Miguel Aguilar brings a magical artistry to neon. Alexandria Wills, a custom shoemaker who has produced more than 1000 pairs, shows the steps involved in fashioning a stunning pair of high heels. And Phil Kalas and Dan Cordova, make handsewn wallets and other leather goods designed to last a lifetime.

In Wisconsin, Bill Gallinsky shows off his whimsical cuckoo clocks. In Maine, Robin Chace Payson and Susan Chace cut sails by hand. Blacksmith Doug Wilson uses the heat of a fire to shape wrought iron and steel into a wildflower-inspired candlestick.

In Decatur, Texas, Jeff Biggarss and his son Johnny create custom-fitted cowboy hats. In San Francisco, Danny Hess makes sustainable surfboards. In Charleston, South Carolina, sweetgrass basket artist Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson taught her daughter to sew baskets, continuing a tradition passed down through generations of Gullah Geechee, whose ancestors were brought to the United States as enslaved people more than 350 years ago.