Where is one of the the last mills still weaving cheese cloth, dish towels and rag rugs in a traditional manner? On a trip to Wooster, Ohio to bring my daughter to school I found out; it’s the Mishler Mill in Smithville.
In 1882 the Mishler family emigrated to Ohio from Switzerland and established a small business to weave rugs for local residents. It soon expanded to encompass other useful items and at one time was the main source of cheesecloth for making Swiss cheese.
Now the mill is run by the historical society and a dedicated group of volunteers. There is a small gift shop where products can be purchased at great prices.
Here’s the start of a beautiful rag rug. I can feel a new craft coming on….
Here’s a more traditional looking dish cloth pattern.
This is too pretty to be used to wipe dishes!
Making a table runner.
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