Holdfast Ink

09/08/2026

Today’s the final day. 🐋

We’ve loved seeing this passion project make its way out into the world, and we’re so grateful to everyone who has ordered a bandana, shared the fundraiser, or helped tell the story along the way.

If you’ve been thinking about joining in, there’s still time today!

Shop through holdfastmercantile.com before the fundraiser closes tonight.

09/05/2026

few things you might not know about our whale bandanas. 🩵

There’s a lot of heart behind this piece, from Heidi’s longtime love for whales to the artwork itself and the story behind this project.

The fundraiser ends September 7, with $10 from each purchase going to Campobello Whale Rescue. 🐋

Only a few days left to get yours! Visit our website to order.

https://holdfastmercantile.com

08/23/2026

Our whale bandanas were made to be worn, loved and taken along for the adventure.

Created in memory of Campobello Whale Rescue co-founder Joe Howlett, $10 from every $30 bandana sold is donated directly to the team and the incredible work they continue to do in the Bay of Fundy and beyond.

The fundraiser runs until Labour Day, so grab your bandana and help us save the whales. 💙🐋

Shop at http://holdfastmercantile.com

Photos by Shannon-May | New Brunswick Photographer

08/01/2026

This is what happens when you put two 60 year old in charge of technology. We were positive everything was in place to launch, all the weights and measures had been added, but we forgot to unclick one box and it was showing $16 for shipping one bandana instead of $4. I promise I wasn't trying to rip anyone off. Honest.

08/01/2026

Our new whale bandanas are here. 💙

For every bandana sold, $10 will be donated to the Campobello Whale Rescue Team, helping support the incredible work they do rescuing whales throughout the Bay of Fundy and the North Atlantic.

This project feels especially meaningful. As a kid growing up in Wisconsin, we held bake sales to help “save the whales.” Decades later, living on the Bay of Fundy and partnering with the very people doing that work every day feels like something she never could have imagined.

This collection is also a tribute to the legacy of Joe Howlett, whose dedication to whale rescue continues to inspire so many.

Thank you for helping us turn art into action. Every bandana makes a difference.

Shop now through the link in our bio. 🐋

07/31/2026

We’re excited to finally share this with you.

Come back tomorrow to see what we’ve been working on. 🐋

Canadian Whale Institute

07/31/2026

05/29/2026

gate is almost done. This was a fun one to carve.