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30th
April
2008
Made in USA blue woven throws are manufactured in Maine at Maine Heritage Weavers in two different shades of blue.
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 more than 3 percent nor fade due to the high quality of the materials used in manufacturing.
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28th
April
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 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 coverlets 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, shams 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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26th
April
2008
Matelasse and terry woven 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 Adams, Heritage, Queen Elizabeth, Tuscany and Martha's Choice. Throws make a wonderful wedding or anniversary gift.
They are made on the same looms that weave the Bates style matelasse bedspreads. In addition, Maine Heritage Weavers has design capabilities to manufacture sofa throws for corporate customers.
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24th
April
2008
Decorative USA woven 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, blankets, 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 woven 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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22nd
April
2008
Vintage Woven Cotton 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 matelasse or candlewick 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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20th
April
2008
Queen Elizabeth matelasse bedspreads and 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.
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 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 including quartz and blue and make an excellent addition to any decor. Throws and bedspreads are machine washable and will not shrink more than 3 percent nor fade due to the quality of materials used in the manufacturing process.
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18th
April
2008
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. 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 more than 3 percent.
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16th
April
2008
Woven trapunto throws can be woven in wool, cotton, silk or rayon. Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., weaves the luxurious 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 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.
Most of the employees of Maine Heritage Weavers are former Bates Fabrics employees who have many years of experience manufacturing America's favorite woven bedspreads, throws, coverlets and blankets.
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14th
April
2008
Luxury throws made in the USA are uncommon. Terry loop, made in Maine woven luxury throws are very rare.
Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine is one of the very last American textile mills weaving bedspreads, blankets, coverlets and throws.
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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12th
April
2008
Decorative woven throws and blankets 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 and blankets 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, shams, coverlets, blankets, shams 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 and blankets can be used as decorations for couches, beds, chairs and in some cases for wall hangings. Most of all, however, these throws and blankets are used to snuggle in when reading a good book, watching televison, or for just being comfortable.
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