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29th November 2007

USA Made Queen Coverlets

USA made Queen Coverlets are 84" by 110" and are woven in high grade cotton by Maine Heritage Weavers of Lewiston, Maine, USA. 

They are woven by craftsmen and women that were formerly employed by Bates Fabrics, the World renown manufacturer of matelasse and terry bedspreads, blankets, throws and coverlets.


These [tag]matelesse style coverlets[/tag] come in a variety of designs and colors, depending on the season or the historical significance. 

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27th November 2007

King Coverlets

Maine Heritage Weavers of Lewiston, Maine, USA, weaves King Coverlets of 100 percent high grade cotton.  The king coverlet measures 102" by 110".
 
These king coverlets are cotton and are woven on looms similar to those used by the fomer [tag]Bates Fabrics[/tag] and by craftsmen and women that learned their trade as employees of Bates.

These king [tag]coverlets[/tag] come in styles that represent seasons or are based on historical figures such as Kings and Queens. These high quality coverlets are fully guaranteed by Maine Heritage Weavers.

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25th November 2007

Twin Matelasse Coverlets

Twin Matelasse Coverlets are 66" by 102" and are woven in cotton by Maine Heritage Weavers of Lewiston, Maine, USA. 

These [tag]matelesse coverlets[/tag] come in a variety of designs and colors, depending on the season or the historical significance. 

Woven by craftsmen and women that were formerly employed by Bates Fabrics, the World renown manufacturer of matelasse and terry bedspreads, blankets, throws and coverlets. The high quality twin coverlets are completely guaranteed by [tag]Maine Heritage Weavers[/tag].

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23rd November 2007

Matelasse Coverlets

Maine Made matelasse coverlets are woven from high grade cotton on Jacquard Looms. 

They are produced at Maine Heritage Weavers, which began 5 years ago by former Bates Fabrics employees.  Woven on similar looms as Bates, matelasse [tag]coverlets[/tag] are available in many colors and designs including Heritage. 

Heritage (formerly known as [tag]Heirloom[/tag]) is a repeat pattern of a circular and leaf design.  Coverlets feature a ball fringe and matching shams and throws are offered.

 

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21st November 2007

Luxury Coverlets

Due to the fact that most woven throws are imported, luxury coverlets made in the USA are becoming more and more difficult to find.


There is one exception, however, and that is luxury coverlets woven by Maine Heritage Weavers, a Maine, USA, based [tag]textile [/tag]company.  This company was started by several Maine craftsmen and craftswomen, all former employees of the former [tag]Bates Fabrics[/tag], the world renown manufacturer of bates style bedspreads, shams, throws, and coverlets.

Maine Heritage Weavers operates out of the same buildings that housed the Bates operation located along the Androscoggin River in Lewiston, Maine.

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19th November 2007

Cotton Custom Coverlets

Cotton custom coverlets from Maine Heritage Weavers are loomed to be heirloomed.

Coverlets are smaller than bedspreads and are usually used over a dust ruffle or bed skirt.  [tag]Maine Heritage Weavers[/tag] can make custom size coverlets.  Different fringe or braid choices are available on custom orders as well.

These [tag]coverlets[/tag] are 100 percent high grade cotton and preshrunk.  In addition to coverlets, Maine Heritage Weavers also manufactures bedspreads, throws and blankets in one of the former Bates Mill buildings in Lewiston, Maine.

 

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17th November 2007

Coverlets by Maine Heritage Weavers

Coverlets by Maine Heritage Weavers are made of 100% cotton.

Coverlets are usually placed on a bed over a bed skirt or dust ruffle.  Coverlets made by [tag]Maine Heritage Weavers[/tag] usually have pom-pom fringe, however, custom sizes and fringes are available.

Maine Heritage Weavers, who are former Bates Fabrics employees, also weave [tag]bedspreads[/tag], blankets and throws.  Coverlets are available in hob nail and matelasse designs.

 

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15th November 2007

Martha’s Choice Coverlet

Maine Heritage Weavers continues the tradition of weaving cotton Bates style coverlets such as Martha's Choice Coverlet
Martha’s Choice Coverlet

Martha's Choice (formerly known as George Washington's Choice) is still one of the most popular designs.  George chose the original of this design for his bride. 

The original weave, older than Christianity, was lost when textile machinery replaced skilled weavers.  Bates Fabrics had recaptures this weaving art and former employees continue this tradition at [tag]Maine Heritage Weavers[/tag].

Available in white or antique, this design is also available in [tag]bedspread[/tag] sizes with string fringe. 

 

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13th November 2007

Luxury Blankets and Coverlets

Luxury blankets and coverlets are woven at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine.
Heritage Design

These [tag]matelesse[/tag] and [tag]terry[/tag] products are made of cotton on Jacquard looms in buildings that formerly house Bates Fabrics by skilled craftsmen and women formerly employed by Bates.  These blankets and coverlets come in a variety of colors and styles and are of the very highest of quality. 

If you have not heard of Bates types of matelesse bedspreads, check with your mother or grandmother, they have.

 

 

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10th November 2007

Heritage Coverlet

The Heritage Coverlet is the oldest ongoing design in the Bates style bedding of Maine Heritage Weavers. 

Heritage features a repeat pattern of circular designs rather than the traditional center medallion.  The soft pom-pom fringe adds to this true American classic [tag]matelasse[/tag].

[tag]Maine Heritage Weavers[/tag] operates out of the same buildings that housed the Bates operation located along the Androscoggin River in Lewiston, Maine. 

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