Matelasse coverlets by Bates Mill Store Bedspreads

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 coverlets by Maine Heritage Weavers, a Maine, USA, based textile company.  Maine Heritage Weavers, started by several Maine craftsmen and craftswomen, many are 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.  They manufacture 100% high quality chenille-type and matelasse  "trapunto" bedspreads, coverlets and throws on Jacquard and dobby looms.

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

These matelasse coverlets are woven 102" by 110" in king size (twin, full and queen are offered as well) and come in a variety of designs including Heritage (shown here) and Abigail Adams and are offered in many colors. 

These luxurious cotton 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. 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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Woven Queen Elizabeth bedspreads are woven on Jacquard looms 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 "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 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 sage/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, pillow 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 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 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 bedding of incredible quality.  These elegant bedspreads, coverlets, and throws produced by the Jacquard loom are truly "loomed to be heirloomed".  They are woven with the highest quality 100 percent cotton available. Luxury blankets are also woven at this famous bedspread manufacturer.

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Elegant vintage bedspreads and coverlets, 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 Washington's Choice is a candlewick design available in both coverlet and bedspread sizes.

Matelasse and candlewick bedspreads 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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USA woven Martha Washington’s Choice throws are manufactured with the highest quality cotton at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine. Also remembered as George Washington’s Choice, Martha Washington’s Choice is still one of the most popular vintage candlewick (terry-loop) designs. Martha Washington’s Choice is also woven in coverlet and bedspread sizes with matching pillow shams in addition to throws.

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 Maine Heritage Weavers. Many brides during the 1950s received bedspreads in this pattern. Throws, especially luxury USA woven throws, make wonderful anniversary presents.

Available in white or antique, this design is also available in coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe and bedspread sizes with string fringe. Custom sizes are available and free fabric swatches are available.

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Matelasse heirloom 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 over 5 years ago by former Bates Fabrics employees. Woven on similar looms as Bates, matelasse woven bedspreads and coverlets are available in many colors and designs including Abigail Adams, Queen Elizabeth 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.  Custom sizes and fringes are also available.

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Luxurious USA woven 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, Heritage, 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 and wedgewood blue/white.

Heritage features a repeat pattern of circle and leaf design.  Heritage is also available in standard coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe and throws with a choice of fringe.  Martha Washington's Choice, the most popular design, is a terry loop (chenille) design available in both coverlet and bedspread sizes.

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Queen Elizabeth matelasse bedspreads are manufactured 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 bedspreads are loomed to be heirloomed on Jacquard looms similar to those used by the legendary Bates Fabrics.  Bedspreads are preshrunk and machine washable and will not fade due to the high quality materials used in manufacturing.

These vintage trapunto bedspreads are available in a variety of colors including french blue/antique and make an excellent addition to any decor. Matching pillow shams and throws are offered. 

Customers comment on how happy they are with the quality of the bedspreads and love that they are USA made.  Free fabric swatches are always available.

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Woven candlewick coverlets have been woven in Lewiston, Maine, for over one hundred fifty years. Elegant Martha Washington's Choice coverlets are of candlewick (terry loop) construction also referred to as hobnail or chenille.

The celebrated Bates Fabrics set about interweaving luxurious woven candlewick (terry-loop) and trapunto (matelasse) bedspreads and coverlets 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.

They at present thread the USA Made matelasse 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 bedspread, or to request free swatches and brochures, visit our bedding store at www.batesmillstore.com.

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