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30th May 2008

Elegant Vintage Bedspreads

Elegant vintage bedspreads, including Cape Cod, Abigail Adams, Martha's Choice, American Tradition, Queen Elizabeth and Tuscany designs, are woven at Maine Heritage Weavers on Jacquard Looms similar to looms used by the legendary Bates Fabrics.

Queen Elizabeth is an authentic reproduction of an original handwoven masterpiece dating back to the first Elizabethan Era before becoming popular in Colonial America. Elegant center medallion and flowers woven in an intricate "puffed" pattern give grace and clarity to this classic design.  It is woven in solid white and antique colors and two-tone colors include:  linen/antique, sage/antique, french blue/antique, quartz/antique and wedgewood blue/white.

Heritage features a repeat pattern of circle and leaf design.  Heritage is also available in coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe and throws.  Martha's Choice is a candlewick design available in both coverlet and bedspread sizes.

[tag]Matelasse[/tag] and [tag]candlewick bedspreads[/tag] are machine washable, will not shrink nor fade because of the quality yarn and dyes used in the manufacturing process. They are woven with the finest quality cotton.

Other matelasse designs are available as well as candlewick/chenille designs from Maine heritage weavers which is located in Lewiston, Maine, in one of the former Bates Mill buildings.

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28th May 2008

Luxurious Woven Bedspreads

In addition to coverlets, luxurious woven bedspreads are woven at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine.
Heritage Design

These [tag]matelasse[/tag] ([tag]trapunto[/tag]) and candlewick (terry/chenille-type) products are made of cotton on Jacquard and dobby looms in buildings that
formerly housed Bates Fabrics by skilled craftsmen and women formerly employed by
Bates. 
These coverlets and bedspreads come in a variety of colors and styles including Abigial Adams and are of the very highest of quality. 

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

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

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26th May 2008

Martha’s Choice Coverlets

Cotton luxury terry coverlets have been woven in Lewiston, Maine, for over one hundred fifty years.  Martha's Choice coverlets are of candlewick or terry construction.

The celebrated [tag]Bates textiles[/tag] set about interweaving luxury matelasse and terry [tag]coverlets[/tag] in the former 1850's in manufacturing plants situated on the Androscoggin River.  Bates textiles is no more, nonetheless the employees at Maine Heritage Weavers constituted mostly of previous employees of Bates.

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They at present thread the USA Made Matalesse and terry coverlets in the aforesaid buildings that housed Bates Fabrics and on looms suchlike to those utilized one hundred fifty years agone. To purchase a candlewick/terry coverlet, or to request free swatches and brochures, visit our bedding store at www.batesmillstore.com .

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24th May 2008

Luxury Woven Coverlets and Bedspreads

Luxury woven coverlets and bedspreads come in a variety of styles and sizes.
 
Maine Heritage Weavers of Lewiston, Maine, USA, weaves Coverlets in four basic 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".
 
Standard bedspread sizes are twin 80"x110", full 96"x110", queen 102"x116" and king 120"x120".  Shams measure 20"x26". Standard shams are 20"x26" and king size shams are 20"x37".
These [tag]matelasse coverlets[/tag] and bedspreads are 100% 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.  Due to the high quality of materials used in manufacturing, bedspreads and coverlets will not fade and will not shrink more than 3 percent.
These [tag]coverlets and bedspreads[/tag] 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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22nd May 2008

Woven King Matelasse Coverlets

Woven king matelasse 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 including [tag]Heritage[/tag] and many colors. 

King Coverlet picture

These [tag]luxurious coverlets[/tag] are woven of looms similar to those used by the former Bates Fabrics by former employees of Bates Fabrics 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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20th May 2008

Maine Made Matelasse Coverlets, Bedspreads and Blankets

Maine Made matelasse coverlets, bedspreads and blankets are woven at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine.
Heritage Design

These matelasse ([tag]trapunto[/tag]) and candlewick (terry/chenille-type) products are made of cotton on Jacquard and dobby looms in buildings that formerly house Bates Fabrics by skilled craftsmen and women formerly employed by Bates.  These luxurious coverlets, bedspreads and [tag]blankets[/tag] come in a variety of colors and styles and are of the very highest of quality. 
Oxford Blankets

 

 

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

 

 

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18th May 2008

Luxurious Woven Tuscany Bedspreads

One of the newest designs from Maine Heritage Weavers is Tuscany!  Luxurious woven Tuscany Bedspreads are woven with the highest quality cotton yarns.

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We are proud to introduce "Tuscany"  as the newest addition to our popular [tag]woven matelasse[/tag] 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 [tag]bedspread[/tag] and matching shams are 100% cotton, machine washable and will not shrink more than 3 percent 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".  Matching shams and throws are also woven in this design.  Many colors including blue/natural and linen are offered.

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16th May 2008

Luxury USA Woven Bedspreads and Coverlets

One of the newest designs from Maine Heritage Weavers is Tuscany!  Luxurious USA Woven bedspreads and coverlets are woven with the highest quality cotton yarns at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine.

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We are proud to introduce "Tuscany" as the newest addition to our popular [tag]matelasse woven bedspread[/tag] and [tag]coverlet[/tag] 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 more than 3 percent nor fade due to the quality of materials used in the manufacturing process.

Bedspread sizes include: twin 80"x110", full 96"x110", queen 102"x110" and king 116"x120".  Shams and throws are also woven in this design and custom sizes are offered to accommodate different bed sizes and styles.  Many colors including sage/natural and linen are offered.

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14th May 2008

Woven Elegant Coverlets

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


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

Maine Heritage Weavers of Lewiston, Maine, USA, operates out of the same buildings that housed the Bates Fabrics operation.  The manufacture 100% high quality bedspreads, shams, coverlets and throws on Jacquard and dobby looms.

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12th May 2008

Matelasse Heritage Coverlets

Matelasse Heritage coverlets are woven from the highest grade cotton on [tag]Jacquard Looms[/tag], in Lewiston, Maine.  The same city where Benjamin Bates began Bates Manufacturing in 1850.

Heritage Coverlet

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

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