chenille throws

The employees at Maine Heritage Weavers know how to weave luxury woven matelasse throws.  Many of them worked for the legendary Bates Fabrics and Bates of Maine before the textile giant closed its doors.  In addition, many of them are 3rd or 4th generation textile mill workers, taught from their parents and grandparents their skilled textile crafts.  When Bates closed, they were determined to continue weaving the highest quality bedspreads, coverlets and throws.

Matelasse styles Abigail Adams and Heritage are two of the designs woven by Maine Heritage Weavers in throw and bedspread sizes.  Both are from their popular vintage 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, Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures coverlets, bedspreads and blankets in Lewiston, Maine.  Both matelasse and chenille (candlewick) designs are machine-washable and will not fade nor shrink more than 3 percent due to the high quality of materials used.

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Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures the finest quality Maine made luxury throws with the finest cotton. Maine Heritage Weavers produce some of the best candlewick and matelasse bedspreads, coverlets and throws offered in America.

These luxury woven cotton vintage throws are manufactured on looms by skilled craftsmen and women. Many worked for the former Bates Fabrics and the company is located in one of the buildings that used to house the famous bedding textile company.

Matelasse throws are offered in a variety of colors and designs including Heritage, Abigail Adams, Queen Elizabeth 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 luxury cotton throws, however more and more customers are looking to purchase products made in America which these proudly are.

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Woven cotton matelasse throws, including vintage designs Cape Cod, Abigail Adams, Queen Elizabeth and Tuscany are woven at Maine Heritage Weavers on looms similar to those used by the legendary Bates Fabrics. Most of the employees of Maine Heritage Weavers began their careers as Bates employees.

Queen Elizabeth is an authentic vintage reproduction bedspread 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: french blue/antique, white/antique (linen), sage/natural and wedgewood blue/white.

Heritage features a repeat pattern of circle and leaf design and is also available in standard coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe. It is available in bedspread, coverlet and throw sizes in many colors.

Both matelasse and candlewick throws are woven at Maine Heritage Weavers which is located in Lewiston, Maine, in one of the former Bates Mill buildings. Swatch cards are free to help customers choose the perfect color coverlet, throw or bedspread.

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Martha Washington's Choice luxury throws are manufactured with soft cotton at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine by former employees of Bates Fabrics.  

Also remembered as George Washington's Choice, Martha Washington's Choice is still one of the most popular vintage candlewick (terry-loop) designs. Martha Washington's Choice is also woven into both coverlet and bedspread sizes with matching pillow shams (standard and king size) in addition to throws.

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.

Many brides during the 1950s received bedspreads in this pattern. Throws, especially these USA woven vintage throws, make wonderful anniversary presents. Available in white or antique, this design is also available in standard coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe and bedspread sizes with string fringe. Free fabric swatches are available. Custom sizes are offered to accommodate thicker mattresses.

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Woven cotton vintage throws made in America are becoming more and more difficult to find in view of the fact most throws are now woven in manufacturing facilities located in Portugal, China 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, all former employees of Bates Fabrics, the world renown manufacturer of Bates style throws, coverlets, shams and bedspreads in both terry-loop (hobnail) and trapunto construction.

Maine Heritage Weavers operates out of the same buildings that housed the Bates operation located along the Androscoggin River in Lewiston, Maine.  These 100%cotton decorative throws are woven in a standard 54" by 72" size and are offered in a variety of colors and designs, matching their luxury coverlet and bedspread lines.

These high quality vintage throws and blankets can be used as decorations for couches, beds, chairs and in some cases for wall hangings.  Most of all, however, these luxurious cotton throws and blankets are used to snuggle in when reading a good book, watching televison, or for just being warm and comfortable.

Free fabric swatches are available at www.batesmillstore.com.

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The Bates Mill Store opened in the 1950’s by Bates Manufacturing to provide an outlet for luxurious bedding and to offer employees a discount. The Bates Mill Store has been selling vintage bedspreads, coverlets and throws for over 50 years in both candlewick/terry loop and matelasse constructions. All are first quality wovens of the highest quality cotton available mostly woven by former Bates employees, here in Lewiston, Maine.

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 luxurious vintage bedspreads, coverlets, blankets and other stylish bedding.

Although the textile industry in America has changed over the years, we continue to be the factory direct supplier of Bates style and quality bedspreads, coverlets, throws and pillow 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. Visit www.batesmillstore.com to see our first quality bedding products.

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USA woven cotton throws are manufactured in Maine at Maine Heritage Weavers in many designs two different shades of blue among other colors. These luxurious vintage throws are available in wedgewood blue, which is blue and white, or French blue which is blue and antique.

Popular designs include trapunto favorites Abigail Adams, Heritage, Cape Cod and Queen Elizabeth. Standard and custom sizes are offered for bedspreads and coverlets in these designs as well. 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 are woven in Lewiston, Maine for former Bates Fabrics employees.

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Luxurious Cotton Bates Style Throws 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, bedspreads, coverlets are woven by former Bates employees.

Other popular vintage bedspread styles include Abigail Adams, Heritage 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.  Martha Washington's Choice, the most popular design, is a terry loop (chenille) design available in both bedspread and coverlet sizes in addition to throws.

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Queen Elizabeth matelasse woven bedspreads bedspreads are woven in Lewiston, Maine at one of the Bates Mill buildings.  Queen Elizabeth, formerly called Elizabethan Court, is one of the most popular matelasse designs offered by Maine Heritage Weavers.  Matelasse is also known as matlasse or trapunto weaving.

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 coverlet, bedspread and throw.

These elegant American woven high quality cotton 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. 

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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