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Some of our favorite woven matelasse bedspreads are made here in Lewiston, Maine by Maine Heritage Weavers.  We have been carrying these luxurious bedspreads for over 50 years . . . first woven by Bates Fabrics, then Bates of Maine, and now Maine Heritage Weavers.

Queen Elizabeth woven bedding by Maine Heritage Weavers are woven in Lewiston, Maine at one of the Bates Mill buildings by former Bates Fabrics employees.  Queen Elizabeth, also remembered as Elizabethan Court, is one of the most popular matelasse designs offered by Maine Heritage Weavers and is offered in both bedspread and throw sizes.

Our Queen Elizabeth design 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 bedspread.

Quality woven cotton matelasse blankets, 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 at Maine Heritage Weavers. 

Bedspreads are available in a variety of colors and vintage designs, and are an excellent addition to any decor.  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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Some of our best bedding products including luxury throws are woven here in Lewiston, Maine. <strong>Woven colonial matelasse throws </strong>including popular designs Heritage and Queen Elizabeth are loom-woven heirlooms by Maine Heritage Weavers. A company formed by former Bates Fabrics employees, Maine Heritage Weavers are located in Lewiston, Maine.  The same location Benjamin Bates founded Bates long ago.

Our woven matelasse bedding including coverlets, throws and bedspreads are machine washable and will not fade due to weaving with the finest yarns available. In addition, shrinkage is minimal in these luxury USA woven spreads.

Queen Elizabeth, a true cotton matelasse (also referred to as “trapunto”) woven bedspread, is an authentic reproduction of an original handwoven masterpiece dating back to the first Elizabethan Era before becoming popular in Colonial America. The elegant center medallion and flowers are permanently puffed to give grace and clarity to this classic museum design. Queen Elizabeth (Elizabethan Court) is offered in standard throw, twin, full, queen, king and pillow sham sizes in several colors including blue, sage and burgandy.

Throws, bedspreads, coverlets and blankets are woven at their manufacturing plant in Lewiston, Maine. Custom sizes, designs and fringes are available for an additional charge. Fabric swatches are free, as well as free shipping for orders over $100. Customers send many letters and emails commenting on how happy they are with the purchase of this quality USA made bedspread.

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We take pride at the Bates Mill Store in the quality of the products we sell. The best woven bedspreads and coverlets are woven here in the USA. Popular vintage styles from years ago like Queen Elizabeth, Abigail Adams and Heritage are some of the best.

Woven Queen Elizabeth bedspreads and throws by Maine Heritage Weavers are manufactured in Lewiston, Maine at one of the Bates Mill buildings by former Bates Fabrics employees.  Queen Elizabeth, also remembered as Elizabethan Court, is one of the most popular matelasse designs offered by Maine Heritage Weavers. 

Our Queen Elizabeth design 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 bedspread.

We carry all the quality cotton matelasse blankets, throws, bedspreads, and coverlets by Maine Heritage Weavers.  Coverlets and bedspreads are available in a variety of colors and designs, and are an excellent addition to any decor.  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.

Call us at 1-800-552-2837 for free swatches! Custom size bedspreads and coverlets are available for a small additional charge!

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Employees at Maine Heritage Weavers know how to weave Maine's best woven bedding.  Most 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 craft.  When Bates closed, they were determined to continue weaving high quality blankets, bedspreads, coverlets and throws.

Here at the Bates Mill Store we carry all of the MHW line. Heritage and Abigail Adams are two of the most popular colonial designs that we carry. Both are matelasse designs available in bedspread and throw sizes.  Both are from their popular vintage matelasse collection and treasured favorite designs. 

Heritage's matelasse vintage design of repeating leaves and circles are also offered in coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe. Matching shams and throws are offered as well.

In addition to elegant cotton throws, Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures coverlets, bedspreads and blankets in Lewiston, Maine.  Both candlewick and matelasse 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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Woven matelasse Jacquards including coverlets, bedspreads and throws are still featured at our Bates Mill Store.  Jacquards 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, is bedding woven by a Maine, USA, based company, Maine Heritage Weavers. This small 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 (matelasse) construction.

Maine Heritage Weavers operates out of the same buildings that housed the Bates operation located along the Androscoggin River in Lewiston, Maine many years ago. These 100% cotton decorative coverlets are available in a variety of colors and designs, such as Heritage and Abigial Adams Free fabric swatches of their popular candlewick and matelasse bedding are available at www.batesmillstore.com.

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We take pride at the Bates Mill Store in the quality of the products we sell. The best woven bedspreads and coverlets are woven here in the USA. Popular vintage styles from years ago like Cape Cod, Queen Elizabeth and Heritage are some of the best.

Woven Queen Elizabeth matelasse throws by Maine Heritage Weavers are manufactured in Lewiston, Maine at one of the Bates Mill buildings by former Bates Fabrics employees.  Also remembered as Elizabethan Court, Queen Elizabeth is one of the most popular matelasse designs offered by Maine Heritage Weavers. 

Our Queen Elizabeth design 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 bedspread.

We carry all the quality cotton matelasse blankets, throws, bedspreads, and coverlets by Maine Heritage Weavers.  Coverlets and bedspreads are available in a variety of colors and designs, and are an excellent addition to any decor.  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.

Call us at 1-800-552-2837 for free swatches!

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Here at the Bates Mill Store, we carry the finest "made in America" bedding available. Matelasse luxury throws and bedspreads, including vintage designs Heritage, Abigail Adams, and Queen Elizabeth 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 years ago 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. It features an elegant center medallion and flowers woven into an intricate "puffed" pattern. It is woven in solid white and antique colors and two-tone colors including 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 also available in bedspread and throw sizes in many color combinations.

Both bedspreads and coverlets 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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Matelasse woven coverlets and throws, including our popular matelasse design "Heritage" are woven at Maine Heritage Weavers on Jacquard looms similar to those used by the legendary Bates Fabrics. Most of the employees of Maine Heritage Weavers began their careers as Bates employees years ago.

These luxurious one hundred percent cotton coverlets, bedspreads and throws are available in many designs including our very popular Queen Elizabeth. 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, another vintage favorite features a repeat pattern of circle and leaf design and is also available in standard coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe.

Other popular matelasse designs, such as Queen Elizabeth and Tuscany, are available as well as candlewicks from 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.

We proudly carry matelasse and candlewick bedspreads from Maine Heritage Weavers.

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The Bates Mill Store carries the finest US woven cotton throws available. Vintage loom-woven coverlets, bedspreads and 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, Italy and other far away countries.

One exception, however, is bedding woven by a Maine, USA, based company, Maine Heritage Weavers. This small textile company was started by several Maine craftsmen and women, former employees of Bates Fabrics, the world renown manufacturer of Bates style throws, shams, bedspreads and coverlets in both terry-loop (candlewick) and trapunto (matelasse) construction. Maine Heritage Weavers operates out of the same buildings that housed the Bates operation located along the Androscoggin River in Lewiston, Maine many years ago.

These 100% cotton decorative coverlets are available in a variety of colors and colonial designs, such as Heritage and Abigial Adams Free fabric swatches of their popular candlewick and matelasse bedding are available at www.batesmillstore.com.

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Some of our best bedding products are woven here in Lewiston, Maine. <strong>Woven colonial matelasse cotton throws  </strong>including popular designs Heritage and Queen Elizabeth are loom-woven heirlooms by Maine Heritage Weavers. A company formed by former Bates Fabrics employees, Maine Heritage Weavers are located in Lewiston, Maine.  The same location Benjamin Bates founded Bates long ago.

Our woven matelasse bedding including coverlets, throws and bedspreads are machine washable and will not fade due to weaving with the finest yarns available. In addition, shrinkage is minimal in these luxury USA woven spreads.

Queen Elizabeth, a true cotton matelasse (also referred to as “trapunto”) woven bedspread, is an authentic reproduction of an original handwoven masterpiece dating back to the first Elizabethan Era before becoming popular in Colonial America. The elegant center medallion and flowers are permanently puffed to give grace and clarity to this classic museum design. Queen Elizabeth (Elizabethan Court) is offered in standard throw, twin, full, queen, king and pillow sham sizes in several colors including blue, sage and burgandy.

Throws, bedspreads, coverlets and blankets are woven at their manufacturing plant in Lewiston, Maine. Custom sizes, designs and fringes are available for an additional charge. Fabric swatches are free, as well as free shipping for orders over $100. Customers send many letters and emails commenting on how happy they are with the purchase of this quality USA made bedspread.

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