Matelasse coverlets by Bates Mill Store Bedspreads

Chenille and matelasse USA woven twin bedspreads measure 80"x110" from Maine Heritage Weavers. Ribcord bedspreads measure 76"x110, are available in many colors and are used widely in colleges, nursing facilities, and fire departments.

Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures luxury [tag]trapunto[/tag] and terry loop ([tag]chenille[/tag]) bedspreads. Maine Heritage Weavers bedspreads are woven on looms similar to those used by Bates Fabrics and by former employees of Bates.

These very high quality textiles are offered in a variety of popular styles including Abigail Adams, Cape Cod, Queen Elizabeth, Martha Washington's Choice, Tuscany and Heritage. The Bates Mill Store has been selling terry loop, matelasse, and ribcord bedspreads for over 50 years. They are located in Lewiston, Maine in one of the former Bates buildings.

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Due to the fact that most woven throws are imported from Portugal and China, USA woven matelasse coverlets are becoming more and more difficult to find.

There is one exception, however, and that is elegant woven cotton coverlets 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 bedspreads, coverlets and blankets.

Maine Heritage Weavers of Lewiston, Maine, USA, operates out of the same buildings that housed the Bates Fabrics operation.  The manufacture 100% high quality chenille-type and [tag]matelasse[/tag] "trapunto" [tag]bedspreads[/tag], coverlets, pillow shams and throws on Jacquard and dobby looms.

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King woven matelasse coverlets are manufactured by Maine Heritage Weavers of Lewiston, Maine, USA, with the highest quality cotton. 

These [tag]matelasse[/tag] king coverlets are woven 102" by 110" and come in a variety of designs including Heritage and are offered in many colors. 

These luxurious cotton [tag]coverlets[/tag] 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. Many of their customers send many letters stating how happy they are with the quality of products and proud to buy American made products.

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Matelasse woven Queen Elizabeth bedspreads are woven in Lewiston, Maine, USA in one of the Bates Mill buildings.  Queen Elizabeth, also remembered as Elizabethan Court, is one of the matelasse designs offered by Maine Heritage Weavers. 

This very popular Queen Elizabeth design is an authentic vintage 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" or "[tag]trapunto[/tag]" pattern give grace and clarity to this classic museum-designed bedspread.

These 100 percent cotton woven bedspreads are loomed to be heirloomed on [tag]Jacquard[/tag] looms similar to those used by the legendary Bates Fabrics.  Bedspreads are preshrunk and machine washable and will not fade.

These elegant cotton wovens are available in a variety of colors including quartz/antique and french blue/antique and make an excellent addition to any decor. Matching pillow shams and throws are offered.  Free fabric swatches are always available.

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Jacquard weaving produces some of the finest cotton luxury bedding including bedpreads, throws, shams, and coverlets. 

The Jacquard loom is the backbone of Maine Heritage Weavers, a USA company consisting of former Bates Fabric employees in Lewiston, Maine.

The [tag]Jacquard[/tag] 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 process is similar to the way a player piano operates with the metal cylinder choosing the notes to play.  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 [tag]bedding[/tag] of incredible quality.  These luxurious bedspreads, coverlets, and throws produced by the Jacquard loom are truly "loomed to be heirloomed".  Blankets, throws, pillow shams, and bedspreads are also woven at this famous bedspread manufacturer.

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Due to the fact that most woven coverlets are imported, luxuryt woven cotton 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 Lewiston, Maine, USA, based textile company. This company was started by several Maine craftswomen and craftsmen, former employees of the former Bates Fabrics, the world renown manufacturer of  Bates-style blankets, bedspreads, pillow shams and [tag]coverlets[/tag].

Martha Washington's Choice and [tag]Heritage[/tag] are two of their most popular designs and both are available in standard bedspread and coverlet sizes. These designs have been woven in Lewiston, Maine for over 50 years.  Maine Heritage Weavers of Lewiston, Maine, USA, operates out of the same buildings that housed the Bates operation using Jacquard and dobby looms.

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Trapunto Heritage 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 Weavers, which began 5 years ago by former Bates Fabrics employees. Woven on similar looms as Bates Fabrics, luxurious woven [tag]trapunto[/tag] ([tag]matelasse[/tag]) bedspreads are available in many colors and designs including Heritage, Cape Cod, Tuscany, Abigail Adams and Queen Elizabeth. Heritage (formerly known as Heirloom) is a repeat pattern of a circular and leaf design that has remained in the vintage matelasse collection for numerous years.

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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Heirloom Heritage 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 Weavers, which began 5 years ago by former [tag]Bates Fabrics[/tag] employees. Woven on similar looms as Bates, [tag]matelasse[/tag] woven bedspreads and coverlets are available in many colors and designs including Cape Cod, Queen Elizabeth, Tuscany and Heritage  (shown here). Heritage (formerly known as Heirloom) is a repeat pattern of a circular and leaf design that has remained in this elegant woven tuscany collection for many years.

Bedspreads are offered with a luxurious string fringe and coverlets feature pom-pom fringe and matching shams are offered.

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Elegant USA bedspreads and coverlets, including customer favorite styles Heritage and Martha Washington's Choice are woven at Maine Heritage Weavers on Jacquard Looms similar to looms used by the legendary Bates Fabrics.

Other popular vintage bedspread styles include Abigail Adams, Cape Cod and Queen Elizabeth.  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 standard [tag]coverlet[/tag] sizes with pom-pom fringe and throws.  Martha Washington's Choice, our most popular design, is a terry loop ([tag]chenille[/tag]) design available in both coverlet and bedspread sizes.

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Matelasse Queen Elizabeth bedspreads are woven in Lewiston, Maine, USA in one of the Bates Mill buildings.  Queen Elizabeth, also remembered as Elizabethan Court, is one of the matelasse designs offered by Maine Heritage Weavers. 

This very popular Queen Elizabeth design 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" or "trapunto" pattern give grace and clarity to this classic museum-designed bedspread.

These 100 percent cotton woven bedspreads are loomed to be heirloomed on Jacquard looms similar to those used by the [tag]legendary[/tag] Bates Fabrics.  Bedspreads are preshrunk and machine washable and will not fade due to the high quality materials used in manufacturing.

These vintage [tag]trapunto[/tag] bedspreads are available in a variety of colors including quartz/antique and french blue/antique and make an excellent addition to any decor. Matching pillow shams and throws are offered.  Free fabric swatches are always available.

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