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28th
January
2008
Candlewick Martha's Choice cotton throw is manufactured at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine. Also known as George Washington's Choice, Martha's Choice is still one of the most popular candlewick designs. Martha's Choice is also woven as bedspreads and coverlets.
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.
Available in white or antique, this design is also available in coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe and bedspread sizes with string fringe. Fabric swatches are available.
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26th
January
2008
Luxury throws made in the USA are uncommon. Terry loop, made in Maine throws are very rare.
Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine is one of the very last American textile mills weaving candlewicks on Jacquard looms.
Martha's Choice is one of the oldest designs available and the only candlewick throw. Many brides during the 1950's and 1960's received Martha's Choice (also remembered as George Washington's Choice) bedspreads as wedding gifts. A coordinating throw is a wonderful anniversary or birthday present.
Throws are 100% high grade, preshrunk cotton and are available in white or antique, in pom-pom fringe or string fringe. Custom sizes, made-to-order, are offered as well.
Maine Heritage Weavers also manufactures bedspreads, blankets, and coverlets.
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24th
January
2008
Woven cotton trapunto throws can be woven in wool, cotton, silk or rayon. Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., weaves the throws in cotton.
Trapunto, which means embroidered or quilted surface, is woven in Lewiston, Maine, USA. Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., (www.mhweavers.com) has the capability to design and weave a variety of products using high quality cotton yarn. These machine-washable throws last for years and will not shrink more than 3 percent and will not fade. They are loomed to be heirloomed on Jacquard looms in Lewiston, Maine.
Woven trapunto throws are offered in many designs include Tuscany, Cape Cod, Heritage, Abigail and Queen Elizabeth.
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22nd
January
2008
Luxury throws made in the USA are uncommon. Terry loop, candlewick USA throws are very rare.
Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine is one of the very last textile mills in America weaving candlewicks on Jacquard Looms.
Martha's Choice is one of the oldest designs available and the only candlewick throw. Many brides during the 1950's and 1960's received Martha's Choice bedspreads as wedding gifts. A coordinating throw is a wonderful anniversary gift.
Throws are 100% high grade, preshrunk cotton and are available in white or antique, in pom-pom fringe or string. In addition, they are machine washable.
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20th
January
2008
The Bates Mill Store opened in the 1950’s by Bates Manufacturing to provide an outlet for second quality bedspreads and to offer employees bedspreads at a discount. The Bates Mill Store has been selling factory direct Bates Mill Store woven throws for over 50 years in both matelasse and candlewick/chenille. These throws are first quality and loomed to be heirloomed.
Boston Industrialist Benjamin Bates formed Bates Manufacturing, a textile mill in Lewiston, Maine, in 1850. The company, in various forms and under various owners, would continue to do business for almost 150 years, developing a national reputation for its elegant bedspreads and other stylish fabrics.
Woven luxury bedspreads, throws, coverlets and shams from Maine heritage weavers are machine washable, preshrunk and fade resistant due to the quality of raw materials used in their manufacturing process.
Although the textile industry in America has changed over the years, we continue to be the factory direct supplier of Bates style and quality throws, coverlets, shams and bedspreads. These bedspreads are woven by the last generation of Bates employees, who are now the first generation of employees of Maine Heritage Weavers, who are proud to produce some of the finest textiles in America.
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18th
January
2008
Elegant vintage cotton throws, including Martha's Choice, Queen Elizabeth and Heritage 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 bedspread sizes.
Matelasse and candlewick throws are machine washable, will not shrink nor fade because of the quality yarn and dyes used in the manufacturing process.
Other matelasse designs are available as well as candlewick/chenille throws from Maine heritage weavers which is located in Lewiston, Maine, in one of the former Bates Mill buildings.
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16th
January
2008
Maine Heritage Weavers manufacturers some of the finest quality luxury matelasse throws. Maine Heritage Weavers produce some of the best candlewick/chenille throws offered in America.
These throws are woven by skilled craftsmen and women who all worked for the former Bates Fabrics and the company is located in one of the buildings that used to house the famous bedspread company.
Matelasse throws are offered in a variety of colors and designs including Heritage and Cape Cod and are one hundred percent guaranteed by maine heritage weavers. There are a very few companies in the United States that weave matelasse throws, however more and more customers are looking to purchase USA made products which these obviously are.
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14th
January
2008
Martha's Choice candlewick throw is manufactured at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine. Also known as George Washington's Choice, Martha's Choice is still one of the most popular candlewick designs. This throw is available with string fringe or pom-pom fringe.
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.
Available in white or antique, this design is also available in coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe and bedspread sizes with string fringe. These easy to care for throws and machine washable and will not shrink.
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12th
January
2008
Luxury couch throws come in a variety of designs and colors.
Maine Heritage Weavers of Lewiston, Maine, USA, weaves luxury couch throws in Cape Cod, Martha's Choice, Abigail Adams, Heritage and Queen Elizabeth styles. They measure 54" x 72" and will not shrink nor fade and are machine washable.
These luxurious throws are one hundred percent highest quality 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 decorative throws come in styles that represent seasons or are based on historical figures such as Kings and Queens. These high quality throws are fully guaranteed by Maine Heritage Weavers.
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