chenille throws

Candlewick and matelasse woven throws are still manufactured at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine, in one hundred percent cotton. Martha Washington's Choice (also remembered as George Washington's Choice) continues to be one of the most popular luxury candlewick type (terry loop) designs.

Martha Washington's Choice is available with string fringe or pom-pom fringe in either white or antique colors. 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 in Lewiston, Maine. Martha Washington's Choice is also available in custom sizes with pom-pom fringe or luxurious string fringe.

These easy to care for luxury woven throws are machine washable and will not shrink more than 3 percent due to the high quality of yarn used in manufacturing. Free fabric swatches are offered to their customers. Maine Heritage Weavers also manufactures luxury bedspreads, coverlets and blankets at their textile plant in Lewiston, Maine on similar looms used by Bates over a hundred years ago.

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The employees at Maine Heritage Weavers know how to weave luxury throws and bedspreads in popular vintage Jacquard designs. 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.

When Bates closed, they were determined to continue weaving high quality bedspreads. Matelasse styles Abigail Adams and Queen Elizabeth are two of the designs woven by Maine Heritage Weavers in both bedspread and throw sizes. Both are from their popular vintage matelasse collection and treasured favorite designs.

Another popular design is Heritage, available in coverlet and bedspread sizes as well. Heritage's matelasse design of repeating leaves and circles are also woven in standard coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe. Matching shams and throws are available as well as custom sizes to accommodate thicker mattresses.

Besides elegant cotton throws, Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures lxury bedding include coverlets, bedspreads, throws 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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The employees at Maine Heritage Weavers know how to weave luxurious 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. After Bates closed, they were determined to continue weaving the highest quality bedspreads, coverlets and throws.

Woven 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.

In addition to 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 luxury woven throws with the finest cotton. Maine Heritage Weavers produce some of the best candlewick and matelasse throws, blankets, bedspreads and coverlets offered in America.

Woven cotton vintage throws and bedspreads 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 and candlewick throws are offered in a variety of colors and designs including 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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Cotton matelasse throws and bedspreads, including vintage designs Cape Cod, Heritage, 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.

One style, 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.

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

Both candlewick (chenille) and matelasse bedspreads and 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 luxurious throws are woven with soft cotton at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine by former employees of Bates Fabrics.  

Formerly named "George Washington's Choice", Martha Washington's Choice is still one of the most popular vintage chenille woven designs. Martha Washington's Choice is also woven into both bedspread and coverlet 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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Matelasse woven quality cotton throws, bedspreads and coverlets 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, Italy and other far away countries.

One exception, however, and that is decorative vintage bedding woven by a Maine, USA, based company, Maine Heritage Weavers. This textile company was started by several Maine craftsmen and women, former employees of Bates Fabrics, the world renown manufacturer of Bates style throws, shams, coverlets and bedspreads in both terry-loop (candlewick) and matelasse (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 elegant throws are woven in a standard 54" by 72" size and are offered in a variety of colors and designs, such as Heritage, shown above. These high quality vintage cotton throws 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.

Free fabric swatches of all colors are available at www.batesmillstore.com.

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Quality woven cotton throws, bedspreads and coverlets 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, Italy and other far away countries.

One exception, however, and that is decorative vintage bedding woven by a Maine, USA, based company, Maine Heritage Weavers. This textile company was started by several Maine craftsmen and women, former employees of Bates Fabrics, the world renown manufacturer of Bates style throws, shams, coverlets and bedspreads in both terry-loop (candlewick) 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. The company began over 7 years ago by former employees of Bates Fabrics and Bates of Maine.

These 100% cotton decorative elegant throws are woven in a standard 54" by 72" size and are offered in a variety of colors and designs, such as Heritage, shown above. These high quality vintage cotton throws 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.

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

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Queen Elizabeth matelasse bedspreads and throws by Maine Heritage Weavers are woven in Lewiston, Maine at one of the Bates Mill buildings by former Bates Fabrics employees.  Queen Elizabeth, formerly called Elizabethan Court, is one of the most popular Trapunto (matelasse) designs offered by Maine Heritage Weavers. 

An authentic vintage reproduction of an original handwoven masterpiece dating back to the first Elizabethan Era before becoming popular in Colonial America, Queen Elizabeth is one of our most popular designs. Elegant center medallion and flowers woven in an intricate "puffed" pattern give grace and clarity to this classic museum-designed bedspread.

These elegant American woven high quality cotton throws, blankets, coverlets and bedspreads are loomed to be heirloomed on Jacquard looms similar to those used by the legendary Bates Fabrics by former Bates employees. 

Bedspreads are available in a variety of colors and make an excellent addition to any decor.  These luxurious 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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