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12th August 2009

Bates Fabrics Style Woven Bedding

Bates Fabrics style woven bedding 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. Both matelasse and candlewick throws, shams, bedspreads, coverlets are woven by former Bates employees in Martha Washington's Choice and Heritage designs.

Other popular vintage bedspread styles include Abigail Adams 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. 

 

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10th August 2009

Woven Matelasse and Candlewick Coverlets

Woven matelasse and candlewick coverlets are manufactured by forrmer Bates Employees at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine.  They are woven of 100 percent high-quality cotton.

Throws and bedspreads are also woven in addition to these luxurious coverlets. Throws measure 54" by 72" these luxurious throws come in a variety of designs, including Abigail Adams, Heritage, Queen Elizabeth, Cape Cod and Martha Washington's Choice. Throws make a wonderful wedding or anniversary gift.

 

They are made on the same looms that weave the Bates style luxury candlewick and matelasse bedspreads, coverlets and throws.  In addition, Maine Heritage Weavers has design capabilities to manufacture specialized throws for corporate customers. 

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8th August 2009

Woven Luxury Matelasse Bedspreads

<strong>Woven luxury matelasse bedspreads</strong> measure 96"x110" in standard full-size and are woven at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine by former Bates employees.  Custom sizes are available as well for a small additional charge.

Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures both matelasse and chenille bedspreads, coverlets and throws with one hundred percent cotton. Maine Heritage Weavers bedspreads are woven on looms similar to those used by Bates Fabrics (which began in the same city by Benjamin Bates in 1850) and by former employees of Bates in one of the buildings that housed the Bates Manufacturing Company.

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

Free matelasse and candlewick fabric swatches are offered at 1-800-552-2837.

 

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6th August 2009

Martha Washington’s Choice Quality Woven Bedding

Martha Washington's Choice quality woven bedding including throws, bedspreads and coverlets is still manufactured at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine, all in one hundred percent cotton.

Martha Washington's Choice (also remembered as George Washington's Choice) continutes to be one of the most popular luxury hobnail (or candlewick) type designs. This vintage woven candlewick design is available with string fringe or pom-pom fringe in either white or antique colors. New colors may be offered this summer for a limited time.

The original of this design was chosen by George Washington for his new bride. Although the original weave, older than Christianity, was lost when textile machinery replaced skilled weavers Bates Fabrics had recaptured this weaving art and former employees continue this tradition at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine.

These vintage throws are available in custom sizes with pom-pom fringe or luxurious string fringe. They are easy to care for and machine washable and will not shrink more than 3 percent due to the high quality of yarn used in manufacturing.

Free fabric swatches are offered to their customers. Maine Heritage Weavers also manufactures luxury throws, coverlets, shams, bedspreads and blankets at their manufacturing plant in Lewiston, Maine on similar looms used by Bates over a hundred years ago.

 

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4th August 2009

Woven Matelasse Queen Elizabeth Bedspreads

Woven matelasse Queen Elizabeth bedspreads by Maine Heritage Weavers are woven in Lewiston, Maine at one of the Bates Mill buildings by former Bates Fabrics employees.  Queen Elizabeth, formerly called Elizabethan Court, is one of the most popular matelasse designs offered by Maine Heritage Weavers. 

Queen Elizabeth 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" pattern give grace and clarity to this classic museum-designed bedspread.

These elegant American woven high quality cotton blankets throws, bedspreads, and coverlets are loomed to be heirloomed on Jacquard looms similar to those used by the legendary Bates Fabrics by former Bates employees. 

Bedspreads are available in a variety of colors and make an excellent addition to any decor.  Bedspreads are machine washable and will not shrink more than 3 percent nor fade due to the highest quality of materials used in the weaving process.

 

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2nd August 2009

USA Woven Candlewick Coverlets

USA woven candlewick coverlets are still manufactured at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine, in one hundred percent cotton. Martha Washington's Choice (also remembered as George Washington's Choice) continues to be one of the most popular luxury candlewick type (terry loop) designs.

This vintage woven design is available with string fringe or pom-pom fringe in either white or antique colors. New colors will be offered this summer for a limited time. George Washington 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 in Lewiston, Maine. Martha Washington's Choice is also available in custom sizes and throws with pom-pom fringe or luxurious string fringe.

These easy to care for luxury woven coverlets are machine washable and will not shrink more than 3 percent due to the high quality of yarn used in manufacturing. Free fabric swatches are offered. Maine Heritage Weavers also manufactures luxury bedspreads, throws and blankets at their textile plant in Lewiston, Maine on similar looms used by Bates over a hundred years ago.

 

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