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Fun & Cozy Gifts for the Home | 6 Fabulous Made in New England Gift Finds
Brrr, the dark days and chilly nights are here! Luckily, we have the the holiday lights and festivities to look forward to. If you're searching for the ideal gift to...
Something For Everyone | 5 Maine-Made Gifts to Make Your Holidays!
It's nearly that time of year again! With the days getting chillier and Thanksgiving around the corner, we're starting to feel the holiday spirit. Sometimes, it can be tough finding...
3 Tips for Layering Your Bed with Blankets During the Winter
With the winter months quickly approaching, it’s time to add an extra layer of warmth to your bed, and blankets are the obvious choice. With so many options, though, how...
Antique Weaving Traditions: Our Week at The Marshfield School of Weaving
The Marshfield School of Weaving The Marshfield School of Weaving is situated in the gorgeous, mountainous town of Marshfield, Vermont. Founded in 1974 by Norman Kennedy, the school predominantly specializes in...
Bates Mill Today: Baxter Brewing Company
When you visit the Bates Mill in Lewiston today, you can still hear the falls that powered the original textile machines that called the mill home for over a century....
Barn Frame Loom Reconstruction Adventure | Part II: Making String Heddles
Part II: Making String Heddles It's been a crazy spring and busy summer, but don't fret-- we haven't forgotten about our Barn Frame Loom Reconstruction Project! While we wait on...
Monmouth Community Garden: Open for a 5th Season!
After a very wet, rainy, and chilly spring, the Monmouth Community Garden is finally ready for planting! This summer marks the 5th season that the Bates Mill has hosted the garden...
Bed Blankets vs Throw Blankets
We get lots of questions regarding the difference between bed blankets versus throw blankets and thought a guide would be a helpful resource as you're shopping for blankets for your...
A Look at “Loom”: A Merrymeeting Arts Center Exhibit
Textiles surround us in our everyday life. In fact, many of us are using a textile right now simply by being dressed. The towel you dried off with this morning? ...
Behind the Blanket: Maine Cabin Masters Makes a Bedspread
Recently, we had the wonderful opportunity to welcome the designer from Maine Cabin Masters, Ashley, into our facility to find a bedspread for one of their historical cabin renovations. For...
Barn Frame Loom Reconstruction Adventure | Part 1: Welcome, Loom
Part 1: Welcome, Loom Last October, an antique barn frame loom came into our possession at the Bates Mill. These large, historic looms got their name from the mortise and tenon joints...
Spring in Maine: It's More than Mud!
Today marks the official start of Spring, although it may not look like it just yet in Maine. Still, the days are getting longer and the weather is slowly warming...