chenille throws

The Bates Mill Store opened in the 1950’s by Bates Manufacturing to provide an outlet for second quality bedspreads and to offer employees a discount. The Bates Mill Store has been selling factory direct Bates Mill Store woven luxury throws for over 50 years in both candlewick/terry loop and matelasse constructions.  These throws are first quality woven of the highest quality cotton available.

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 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, bedspreads, coverlets and shams. 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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Decorative woven cotton 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, India, 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, blankets, 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 soft cotton decorative woven throws are woven in a standard 54" by 72" size and are offered in a variety of designs and colors. 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 warm and comfortable.

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Bates Style Cotton Luxury 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 terry loop (candlewick) construction. 

Maine Heritage Weavers can design throws for corporate or other larger clients.  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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Queen Elizabeth woven 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 popular 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 and bedspreads 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 more than 3 percent nor fade due to the highest quality of materials used in the weaving process.

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Maine Woven Terry Loop Luxury throws are manufactured at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine.  Martha's Choice (also remembered as George Washington's Choice) is still one of the most popular chenille type (candlewick or terry loop) designs.  This throw is available with string fringe or pom-pom fringe in either white or antique.

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 in Lewiston, Maine.

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 due to the high quality of yarn used in manufacturing.

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Luxury USA woven throws can be woven in wool, cotton, silk or rayon.  Maine Heritage Weavers weaves luxurious throws in cotton. 

Woven Trapunto (matelasse) style throws are 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 due to the high quality materials used in production.  They are loomed to be heirloomed on dobby and Jacquard looms in Lewiston, Maine.

Woven luxury throws are offered in many designs include Cape Cod, Abigail Adams and Queen Elizabeth.  Colors include solid white and antique.  Two-tone color combinations include linen/antique, blue/white (Wedgewood blue), blue/antique (French blue), sage/antique and quartz/antique.

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Luxury throws made in the USA are uncommon.  Terry loop, made in Maine luxury cotton throws are very rare. 

Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine is one of the very last textile mills in America weaving bedspreads, blankets, coverlets and throws.

Martha's Choice is one of the oldest designs available and the only candlewick (also called "terry loop") coverlet and 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 also available.

Maine Heritage Weavers also manufactures bedspreads, blankets, shams and coverlets.

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Decorative 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 coverlets, bedspreads, blankets, and shams in both matelasse and terry loop construction.

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 luxury 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 warm and comfortable.

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The employees at Maine Heritage Weavers know how to weave luxury matelasse woven throws.  Most of them worked for the legendary Bates Fabrics and Bates of Maine 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.

Queen Elizabeth and Heritage are two of the designs woven by Maine Heritage Weavers.  Both are from their matelasse collection and treasured favorite designs.  Heritage's matelasse design of repeating leaves and circles are also offered in coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe. Matching shams and throws 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 more than 3 percent.

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