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31st
March
2008
Blue woven cotton throws are manufactured in Maine at Maine Heritage Weavers in two different shades.
These throws are available in wedgewood blue, which is blue and white, or French blue which is blue and antique. Designs available include matelase favorites Tuscany, Heritage, Abigail Adams, Cape Cod, and Queen Elizabeth. bedspread sizes are offered in these designs and colors as well.
Other colors, including quartz and sage, are available and free swatch cards are available from www.batesmillstore.com . Woven Blue throws are 100% high quality cotton and are very heavy and machine washable. They do not shrink nor fade due to the high quality of the materials used in manufacturing.
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29th
March
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 cotton throws for over 50 years in both matelasse and candlewick/chenille. These throws are first quality
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.
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 and bedspreads. These cotton wovens are woven by the last generation of Bates employees, who are now the first generation of employees of Maine Heritage Weavers.
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27th
March
2008
Terry and matelasse throws are woven by forrmer Bates Employees at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine. They are made of 100 percent high-quality cotton.
These throws measure 54" by 72" and come in a variety of designs, including Abigail, Queen Elizabeth, Cape Cod, and Martha's Choice. These throws make a wonderful wedding or anniversary gift.
They are made on the same looms that weave the Bates style matelesse bedspreads. In addition, Maine Heritage Weavers has design capabilities to manufacture sofa throws for corporate customers.
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25th
March
2008
Decorative USA Throws made in the USA are becoming more and more difficult to find in view of the fact most throws are now woven in manufacturing facilities located in China, Portugal, and other far away lands.
There is one exception, however, and that is decorative throws woven by a Maine, USA, based company, Maine Heritage Weavers. This company was started by several Maine craftsmen and women, former employees of the former Bates Fabrics, the world renown manufacturer of bates style bedspreads, coverlets, shams, pillows and throws.
Maine Heritage Weavers operates out of the same buildings that housed the Bates operation located along the Androscoggin River in Lewiston, Maine. These cotton decorative throws are woven in a standard 54" by 72" size and are offered in a variety of colors and designs. These high quality throws can be used as decorations for couches, beds, chairs and in some cases for wall hangings. Most of all, however, these throws are used to snuggle in when reading a good book, watching televison, or for just being comfortable.
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23rd
March
2008
Vintage Woven Throws come in a variety of designs and colors and can add a great deal of style to any bedding being used.
Maine heritage weavers manufacturers Vintage Throws in 100 percent high quality cotton on looms that weave Bates style bedspreads. These made in USA throws are 54" by 72", which is standard, and are of matelesse or terry construction.
Maine Heritage Weavers can design throws for corporate or other larger clients depending on the volumn desired by customers. Throws add additional comfort during the long and cold winter nights.
Because they are 100 percent cotton, these throws are very comfortable and soft and Maine Heritage Weavers receive numerous letters from customers thanking the company for the quality of the product.
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21st
March
2008
Queen Elizabeth woven matelasse throws are woven in Lewiston, Maine at one of the Bates Mill buildings. Queen Elizabeth, also remembered as Elizabethan Court, is one of the matelasse designs offered by Maine Heritage Weavers.
The 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" pattern give grace and clarity to this classic museum-designed bedspread.
These 100 percent high quality cotton throws are loomed to be heirloomed on Jacquard looms similar to those used by the legendary Bates Fabrics.
These throws are available in a variety of colors and make an excellent addition to any decor. Throws and bedspreads are machine washable and will not shrink nor fade due to the quality of materials used in the manufacturing process.
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19th
March
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 and dobby looms in Lewiston, Maine.
Woven Trapunto throws are offered in many designs include Tuscany, Cape Cod, Heritage, Abigail Adams and Queen Elizabeth. Colors include solid white and antique. Two-tone color combinations include linen/antique, blue/white, blue/antique, sage/antique and quartz/antique.
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17th
March
2008
The employees at Maine Heritage Weavers know how to weave elegant matelasse throws. Most of them worked for the legendary Bates Fabrics before the textile giant closed its doors. Many of them are 3rd or 4th generation textile mill workers, taught from their parents and grandparents their skilled craft.
Abigail Adams and Martha's Choice are two of the designs woven by Maine Heritage Weavers. Martha's Choice is a candlewick (also referred to as a Chenille or terry) and Abigail Adams is a matelasse design. Coverlets are offered in Martha's Choice design and are finished with a pom-pom fringe. Matching shams are available.
Besides elegant cotton throws, bedspreads, blankets and coverlets are also woven at this textile mill in Lewiston, Maine. Both matelasse and candlewick designs are machine-washable and will not fade nor shrink.
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13th
March
2008
Woven trapunto vintage throws can be woven in wool, cotton, or rayon. Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., weaves the throws in high quality 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 and dobby looms in Lewiston, Maine.
Woven trapunto throws are offered in many designs include Cape Cod, Heritage, Abigail Adams, Tuscany and Queen Elizabeth.
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