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31st
March
2008
Luxurious woven blankets and coverlets are woven at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine.
These matelasse (trapunto) and candlewick (terry/chenille-type) products are made of cotton on Jacquard and dobby looms in buildings that formerly house [tag]Bates Fabrics[/tag] by skilled craftsmen and women formerly employed by Bates. These [tag]blankets and coverlets[/tag] 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.
If you have not heard of Bates types of matelesse bedspreads, check with your mother or grandmother, they have.
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29th
March
2008
Custom cotton woven coverlets from Maine Heritage Weavers are loomed to be heirloomed in 100 percent high grade cotton.
Coverlets are smaller than [tag]bedspreads[/tag] and are usually used over a dust ruffle or [tag]bed skirt[/tag]. Maine Heritage Weavers can make custom size coverlets to accommodate the different sizes of mattresses. Different fringe or braid choices are available on custom orders as well.
These woven coverlets 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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27th
March
2008
Cotton terry coverlets have been woven in Lewiston, Maine, for over one hundred fifty years.
The celebrated Bates textiles set about interweaving luxury [tag]terry and matelasse coverlets[/tag] in the former 1850's in manufacturing plants situated on the Androscoggin River. [tag]Bates textiles[/tag] is no more, nonetheless the employees at Maine Heritage Weavers constituted entirely previous employees of Bates.
They at present thread the USA Made Matalesse and terry coverlets in the aforesaid buildings that house Bates Fabrics and on looms suchlike to those utilized one hundred fifty years agone. To purchase a terry coverlet, visit our bedding store at www.batesmillstore.com
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25th
March
2008
Woven coverlets and bedspreads come in a variety of styles and sizes.
There is the Twin which measures 66" by 102"; the full size which measures 78" by 102"; the Queen size which is 84" by 110"; and the King Size which is 102" by 110".
Bedspreads sizes are twin 80"x110", full 96"x110", queen 102"x116" and king 120"x120". Shams measure 20"x26".
These matelasse coverlets and bedspreads are cotton and are woven on looms similar to those used by the fomer Bates Fabrics and by craftsmen and women that learned their trade as employees of Bates.
These coverlets and bedspreads come in styles that represent seasons or are based on historical figures such as Kings and Queens. These high quality wovens are fully guaranteed by Maine Heritage Weavers.
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23rd
March
2008
King Heritage coverlets are manufactured by Maine Heritage Weavers of Lewiston, Maine, USA, with the highest quality cotton.
These matelasse king coverlets are woven 102" by 110" and come in a variety of designs and colors.
These coverlets are woven of looms similar to those used by the former Bates Fabrics by former Bates employees and are made in the USA.
The are very high quality and 100 pecent guaranteed by Maine Heritage Weavers, a company formed and operated by former Bates Fabrics craftsmen and women.
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21st
March
2008
The newest design from Maine Heritage Weavers is Tuscany! Luxury Tuscany Bedspreads are woven with the highest quality cotton yarns.
We are proud to introduce "Tuscany" as the newest addition to our matelasse collection. This elegant pattern was taken from the archives of America's "attic," the Smithsonian Institution, but its grape and vine pattern and floral motif evoke images of the Tuscany region of Italy. The puffed matelasse technique defines the design, giving it a dimensional look and feel that is elegant and rich. The bedspread and matching shams are 100% cotton, machine washable and will not shrink nor fade due to the quality of materials used in the manufacturing process.
Sizes include: twin 80"x110", full 96"x110", queen 102"x110" and king 116"x120". Shams and throws are also woven in this design.
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19th
March
2008
Cotton bedspreads and coverlets are woven in cotton yarn, producing a fuzzy pile effect. The yarn protrudes from all sides of the bedspread or coverlet and therefore provides a much softer feel.
Coverlets and bedspreads can be woven in wool, cotton, silk or rayon. Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., weaves bedspreads and coverlets in high grade cotton. Martha's Choice and Heritage are two of the most popular designs offered in both bedspreads and coverlets. Martha's Choice is a candlewick construction and Heritage is a matelasse.
Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., (www.mhweavers.com) has the capability to design and weave a variety of products using this high quality cotton yarn. These coverlets and bedspreads last for years and will not shrink more than 3 percent and are fade resistant. They are truly loomed to be heirloomed in Lewiston, Maine, USA.
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17th
March
2008
Due to the fact that most woven coverlets are imported, woven cotton matelasse coverlets made in the USA are becoming more and more difficult to find.
There is one exception, however, and that is luxurious coverlets woven by Maine Heritage Weavers, a Maine, USA, based textile company. This company was started by several Maine craftswomen and craftsmen, all former employees of the former Bates Fabrics, the world renown manufacturer of [tag]Bates-style bedspreads[/tag], shams, throws and coverlets.
Queen Elizabeth and [tag]Martha's Choice[/tag] is two of their most popular designs. Both are available in bedspreads, shams and throws, and Martha's Choice is offered in coverlet sizes as well.
Maine Heritage Weavers is one of the last textile weavers in the USA.
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15th
March
2008
Heritage matelasse coverlets are woven from the highest grade cotton on Jacquard Looms, in Lewiston, Maine. The same city where Benjamin Bates began Bates Manufacturing in 1850.
They are produced at Maine Heritage Wavers, which began 5 years ago by former [tag]Bates Fabrics[/tag] employees. Woven on similar looms as Bates, matelasse [tag]coverlets[/tag] are available in many colors and designs including Heritage. Heritage (formerly known as Heirloom) is a repeat pattern of a circular and leaf design.
Bedspreads are offered with a luxurious string fringe and coverlets feature pom-pom fringe and matching shams and throws are offered. Additional styles include Cape Cod and Tuscany.
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13th
March
2008
The Jacquard loom is the backbone of Maine Heritage Weavers, a company consisting of former Bates Fabric employees in Lewiston, Maine who manufacture luxury woven coverlets and bedspreads. Jacquard woven bedspreads and coverlets from Maine Heritage Weavers are woven of the highest quality cotton and will not shrink. They are machine washable and will last for many years.
The Jacquard loom is named after its inventor, a Frenchman named J. M. Jacquard. The Jacquard process involves a never ending belt of cards that are punched with holes arranged to produce a pattern weave. The products produced by the Jacquard Loom are widely recognized as the best money can buy.
Maine Heritage Weavers is very proud of its heritage and ability to use the Jacquard loom to produce a product of incredible quality. The coverlets and [tag]bedspreads[/tag] produced by the Jacquard loom are truly loomed to be heirloomed.
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