<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Stillwell Trading Co.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authentic American-Made Textiles
Discover Traditional Heirloom Textiles at Stillwell Trading Co.]]></description><link>https://www.stillwelltradingco.com/heritagestories</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:15:34 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.stillwelltradingco.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Swans Island Blankets: Small-Batch Wool Craftsmanship from the Coast of Maine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Along the rugged coastline of Maine, a quieter tradition of textile craftsmanship continues through the work of Swans Island Company. Unlike many large historic mills, Swans Island represents a more intimate approach to wool textile production—one rooted in small-batch craftsmanship, natural materials, and thoughtful manufacturing.



The company draws its name from Swans Island, Maine, a small island community known for its connection...]]></description><link>https://www.stillwelltradingco.com/post/swans-island-blankets-small-batch-wool-craftsmanship-from-the-coast-of-maine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b8760f7a34d5f0ef6daccc</guid><category><![CDATA[Heritage Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:52:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c4b37_7e293c205cad42f0adf03b3e5cc97bfe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_680,h_382,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cat Markel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faribault Mill: Crafting American Wool Blankets Since 1865]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than a century and a half, Faribault Mill has played an important role in the story of American textile manufacturing. Located in Faribault, Minnesota, the mill has been producing wool blankets since 1865, making it one of the oldest and most respected woolen mills still operating in the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.stillwelltradingco.com/post/faribault-mill-crafting-american-wool-blankets-since-1865</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b870c705282c03dccff2e8</guid><category><![CDATA[Heritage Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:25:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c4b37_6b5b9324c0ff4e21839bed10964e91b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_714,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cat Markel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham Manufacturing: A Legacy of American Blanket Craftsmanship]]></title><description><![CDATA[For generations, Chatham Manufacturing Company has been known for producing durable, high-quality blankets that became a staple in homes across the United States. Based in Elkin, North Carolina, the company helped establish the region as one of the country’s important centers of textile manufacturing and built a reputation that spanned decades.]]></description><link>https://www.stillwelltradingco.com/post/chatham-manufacturing-a-legacy-of-american-blanket-craftsmanship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b86cad7a34d5f0ef6d9588</guid><category><![CDATA[Heritage Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:01:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c4b37_970d2a9acc6643ae8c88836840734106~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_563,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cat Markel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Woolen Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of the American Woolen Company reflects both the long history of American textile manufacturing and the modern effort to revive it. While many historic mills have disappeared over the past century, American Woolen Company represents a renewed commitment to producing high-quality wool textiles in the United States.



The company traces its roots to the early industrial period of the American Northeast, when textile mills powered the growth of manufacturing across New England. During ..]]></description><link>https://www.stillwelltradingco.com/post/american-woolen-company</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b1ee952af249fb5ce35ddb</guid><category><![CDATA[Heritage Stories]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:21:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c4b37_a5cae89ec2054d14a84343f011e5b8d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_802,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cat Markel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amana Woolen Mill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of the Amana Woolen Mill  begins long before the mill itself was built in Iowa. Its roots trace back to a religious community in Germany known as the Community of True Inspiration , a group that valued faith, hard work, and shared responsibility. In the early 1800s, members of this community established a woolen mill near Frankfurt, creating textiles both to support their community and to provide jobs for fellow members. When persecution forced the group to leave Germany, they...]]></description><link>https://www.stillwelltradingco.com/post/amana-woolen-mill</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b1e7212af249fb5ce34dcb</guid><category><![CDATA[Heritage Stories]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:26:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c4b37_8de4bcadda9644f3a9d2f38ca6e1f305~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_480,h_214,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cat Markel</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>