MillingAroundMaine
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
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loflinan on Mar 4, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful assortment of spindles. Packed, mailed in a timely manner.
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mary on Feb 21, 2021
5 out of 5 starsFunctional, beautiful, historical, and unique. So happy I found your site. Thank you.
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Mary Ann on Jan 21, 2021
5 out of 5 starsJust what I was looking for. Very well made, packaged well and shipped in a timely manner. Completely satisfied.
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juleo88 on Jan 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsVery happy with purchase. Thanks for fixing the shipping issue and the extra sconce. My mom loved them.
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Mary on Mar 4, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love them, they are cute and I added greenery to the top and put Green and Orange ribbon ties on them for Easter.
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Penny on Mar 2, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe bobbin arrived promptly and is exactly what I wanted. I am very happy with this bobbin. It is in excellent condition. I like the size, the color, and the way it feels.
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Jan on Feb 28, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is my second order. My experience was just as good as the first one. It was as described and on time. Thanks!
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Joni on Feb 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese spools are great! Perfect size and colorful tops! They are unique and I love that! The seller was wonderful! Fast shipping and packed carefully! I will buy from them again! Thanks!!
Updates
What will you create this Holiday season?
Our Black Friday sale starts today and continues through the weekend. Enjoy 20% off the entire store!
About MillingAroundMaine
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Some of the unique finds inside our store, including everything from classic posters to coastal decor.
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We have tons of trinkets and recycled treasures for you to explore and find.
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We recycle these pieces of history into decorative candle holders and other curios.
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We have a wide variety of bobbins available for purchase as well.
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Our brick and mortar storefront, located in beautiful Midcoast Maine.
Since 1975, our family mission has been to transform pieces of mill history into fun and functional treasures.
As the idea of “reduce, reuse and recycle” has become a part of our culture, bobbins and other textile artifacts have lent themselves to enhancing our style and decor. Milling Around has up-cycled forgotten pieces of our past into charming candlesticks, nostalgic jump ropes, as well as intriguing pens and kaleidoscopes. As our matriarch once said, “Bobbins are seasoned workers in dignified retirement.”
We are always interested to hear how our customers use bobbins beyond the ideas we have dreamed up in our workshop. A few of those creative inspirations include hat stands, peg racks, wind chimes, and Christmas tree ornaments.
Some of the retailers who purchase our products take bobbins to an artistic level. We have seen spindles used as integral parts of whimsical robot figures made from carefully selected flea market finds. Bobbins and shoe lasts have been spotted in the interesting window and shelf displays, decorating many popular clothing stores, found at mall and Main Street locations. Not long ago, an assortment of bobbins was assembled to create an elaborate sculpture, an enigmatic piece of sidewalk art, gracing the front of a downtown building. And that is just to name a few...
Over the years, Milling Around has sold its goods to small gift stores, antique and collectible shops, department stores, online catalogs, museum stores, and more. In the process of saving these antiquities from the fate of the landfill, our products have been shipped all over the world. Bobbins have been admired and enjoyed by enthusiasts from Anchorage to Melbourne and lots of places in between!
Shop members
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Dirk Poole
Owner
Production partners
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Custom Cordage
Waldoboro, ME
Custom Cordage is a nearby Maine company that produces handmade rope keychains for Milling Around. We sell them in our retail shop and are extending their availability to our Etsy customers.
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I gladly accept returns
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
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Product Condition
Due to the nature of our products, variations in color, wear, and character will be found. All items pictured may be slightly different in color upon arrival. We try to photograph our products in natural light for the best representation of color and texture. Please view photos using the zoom feature to see close-up details. All vintage items are sold "as is".
Holiday Shipping
Please note that during the holiday season, shipping time may be longer. All items currently listed are ready to be shipped and will be sent ASAP. Thank you for your patience in receiving your order.
Custom Orders
We occasionally have a large quantity of bobbins and quills available. If you wish to order larger lots or create a custom order, we are happy to discuss this with you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Wholesale Availability
If you are interested in becoming a wholesale customer, please visit our website for more information: https://www.woodenbobbins.com/how-to-order