About the artists and the art of broom making

Women Owned and Operated Business

Located in the heart of the Midwest's Driftless area, Galena, Illinois.

Lifelong crafters, artisans and best friends.

Lovingly created by Hesper Nowatzki and Monica Mackie. Please note all brooms listed for sale on this website are made by Hesper. For Monica’s work, please visit threemoonjunction.etsy.com.

Every broom is an original, uniquely crafted with its own distinct personality. We gather driftwood and select ideal hardwoods to create the perfect broomstick. Harvested woods are dried for a year or longer, then shaped, carved, sanded, hand finished, painted or burnt to create a special piece made specifically for the user.

Our broom heads or bristles are made of harvested broomcorn(Sorghum vulgare), hand-dyed or natural, bound and hand-plaited in the custom, Appalachian tradition onto each handle.

Functional Art

Featuring totally practical and practically magical products. One of a kind, unique hand crafted goods, using centuries-old, traditional techniques in broom making. Each piece is designed with thoughtful intention. Inspired by nature and our journey around the Wheel of the Year, our brooms breathe new life into this ancient and historic art form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at 2hags@threemoonbrooms.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Where are the Brooms for Sale?

This website is updated on the 15th of every month with items that are ready to ship and available to purchase. Brooms are limited in quantity and tend to sell quickly. During our busy market season Jun-Oct, online sales are halted as we prepare for our in person vendor events.

How do I care for my broom?

Brooms are best stored hanging when not in use. If hanging isn't an option, flip broom upside down and stand on it's handle. (Bristles up). ThreeMoon Brooms are safe to use on all surfaces. Keep dry and store out of direct sunlight. Spin broom often while using to prevent broomcorn from sloping in one direction.

Do you have a store front? Where can I purchase?

You can buy our brooms through this website and Elizabeth Grand Antique Co. 300 West St, Elizabeth, IL 61028. We periodically list brooms on Etsy at threemoonjunction.etsy.com. Can't find what you are looking for? Message us! We make brooms all year round, and we don't always post everything we have, but we may just have what you've been looking for!

Can I carry your brooms in my shop?

We love that you love our brooms! Due to our limitations in production capacity, we are unable to offer wholesale or business accounts at this time.

Do you do any special events?

We do participate in several craft fairs throughout the Midwest. Please contact us for more details or to inquire about our event schedule. Feel free to reach out if there is an event you'd like us to participate in.

Do you make Custom orders?

At this time, we are no longer offering a traditional waitlist for custom orders. While we deeply appreciate the interest, managing an ongoing list became unrealistic due to the limited number of brooms we’re able to create by hand and the ever-changing nature of demand.

Instead, we now offer custom opportunities through our Wyrd Brooms.

What are Wyrd Brooms?
Wyrd Brooms are small-batch, made-to-order custom offerings. We occasionally post available handles for purchase, and when you claim one, you’re securing a spot for a custom broom built around that specific handle.

With a Wyrd Broom, you can:

Choose up to three broomcorn colors
Select your twine color preference
Choose between a besom (round) or sweeper (flat) style broom

While we honor your choices, these brooms are also intuitively crafted, allowing for some creative flow in the final design. We do not add charms or embellishments beyond what can be created with broomcorn.

These offerings are very limited and announced on our website and social media when available.

Thank you for understanding the slow, intentional nature of our craft. Each broom is made with care, and we believe in creating them in a way that honors both the work and the people who bring them home.

How long will a custom order take?

We do our very best to create your custom orders in a timely fashion. Please note that orders are fulfilled in the order they are received. Broom making in general can take several days depending on complexity of design and to allow for adequate dying or drying time. To avoid disappointment for custom orders, please anticipate a 4-6 week turn around for us to complete once we begin working on your broom. We will always communicate with you for specific and approximate times for the completion of your custom order. Advanced planning is encouraged.

How do you ship your brooms?

We currently ship within the US through USPS and UPS. Please keep in mind that shipping is calculated by weight and dimensions. Brooms larger than 20 inches are charged a $15.00 handling fee through the USPS. Most full sized brooms can be shipped for under $35.00.

Do your brooms really fly?

We caution users from using our brooms as modes of transportation. Our brooms are intended for sweeping and activities associated with housekeeping and ritual use only. Please refer to flight regulations in your area. In no event shall ThreeMoonBrooms be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special consequential damages whatsoever arriving out of or connected with the use or misuse of its products.

What is Witchery?

Witchery quite simply means "the practice of magic". It is defined as compelling power exercised by beauty, eloquence, or other attractive or fascinating qualities. Magic can be created with simple intention and even through mundane tasks, like sweeping. Everything has the potential for magic if you allow it.

Do you teach classes?

Due to our current schedules and availability we are not able at this time to offer broom-making classes. We suggest you contact local art centers or folk schools for information about nearby classes.