chenille throws

Candlewick Martha Washington's Choice candlewicks are manufactured with the highest quality cotton at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine. They have been woven in Lewiston, Maine for over half a century. 

Remembered as George Washington's Choice, Martha Washington's Choice is still one of the most popular vintage candlewick (terry-loop) designs.  It is also woven in coverlet sizes with vintage pom-pom fringe and throw sizes.

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. Many brides during the 1950s received bedspreads in this pattern. Throws, especially luxury USA woven throws, make wonderful anniversary presents.

Offered in white or antique, this chenille design is also available in coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe and bedspread sizes with string fringe. Both offer matching shams and throws.  Free fabric swatches are available at www.batesmillstore.com.

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Our choice for the best woven matelasse bedspreads are those woven here in the USA. Popular vintage styles from years ago like Queen Elizabeth, Abigail Adams and Heritage are some of the best money can buy and have been woven here in Lewiston, Maine for over 50 years.

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

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, 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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Our choice for the best woven matelasse bedspreads are those  woven here in the USA. Popular vintage styles from years ago like Queen Elizabeth, Abigail Adams and Heritage are some of the best money can buy.

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

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 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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USA woven matelasse throws, including our popular heirloom designs "Cape Cod" and "Heritage" are woven at Maine Heritage Weavers on Jacquard looms similar to those used by the legendary Bates Fabrics. Many of the employees of Maine Heritage Weavers began their careers as Bates Fabrics and Bates of Maine employees years ago.

These elegant one hundred percent cotton coverlets, bedspreads and throws are available in many designs including our very popular Queen Elizabeth which has been woven in Lewiston, Maine for over 50 years. 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 bedspread and coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe.

Cape Cod, Abigail Adams and Tuscany are other popular matelasse dsigns. Candlewick designs include Martha Washington's Choice and American Tradition.  All 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.

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

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Heirloom matelasse bedspreads and coverlets, including our popular matelasse designs "Queen Elizabeth" and "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 and continue their weaving craft.

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 bedspread and coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe.

Other matelasse designs include Cape Cod, Queen Elizabeth and Heritage are available as well as candlewicks designs including Martha Washington's Choice and American Tradition. 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.HH

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The most luxurious cotton candlewick bedspreads are manufactured with the highest quality cotton at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine. They have been woven in Lewiston, Maine for over half a century. 

Martha Washington's Choice, also remembered as George Washington's Choice, is still one of the most popular vintage candlewick (terry-loop) designs.  It is also woven in coverlet and throw sizes with matching pillow shams in addition to bedspreads.

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. Many brides during the 1950s received bedspreads in this pattern. Throws, especially luxury USA woven throws, make wonderful anniversary presents.

Offered in white or antique, this chenille design is also available in coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe and bedspread sizes with string fringe.  Free fabric swatches are available.

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Candlewick USA woven bedspreads such as Martha Washington's Choice are prime examples of the finest USA woven chenille type (candlewick) bed coverings. Still very popular in America and still made in America, candlewick bedspreads such as Martha Washington’s Choice, John Adams and American Tradition can be referred to as “chenille”, "hobnail" or “terry loop” style.

This luxurious woven style has a needlework effect that produces a 3-D effect through patterns of French knots, or uncut loops forming a fabric pile. Martha Washington’s Choice bedspread is a prime example of terry-loop (also known as hobnail, Chenille or candlewick) cotton construction. American Tradition is a lighter weight design and more suitable for warmer climates.

Bedspreads produced by Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., of Lewiston, Maine are some of the best money can buy. The Bates Mill Store, www.batesmillstore.com has been carrying USA made terry chenille bedspreads for over 50 years, all of which are woven in Lewiston, Maine. Call us for free swatches and information on custom sizes at 1-800-552-2837!

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Martha Washington's Choice cotton throws are manufactured with the highest quality cotton at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine.  Also remembered as George Washington's Choice, Martha Washington's Choice is still one of the most popular vintage candlewick (terry-loop) designs.  It is also woven in coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe and bedspread sizes with luxurious string fringe in addition to throws.

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. Many brides during the 1950s received bedspreads in this pattern. Throws, especially luxury USA woven throws, make wonderful anniversary presents.

Offered in solid white, solid antique and a few two-tone colors, this design is also available in coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe and bedspread sizes with string fringe.  Free fabric swatches are available.

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USA woven cotton heirloom throws, including our popular matelasse designs "Cape Cod" and "Heritage" are woven at Maine Heritage Weavers on Jacquard looms similar to those used by the legendary Bates Fabrics. Many of the employees of Maine Heritage Weavers began their careers as Bates Fabrics and Bates of Maine employees years ago.

These elegant one hundred percent cotton throws are available in many designs including our very popular Queen Elizabeth which has been woven in Lewiston, Maine for more than 50 years. 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 bedspread and coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe.

Our popular matelasse designs include Cape Cod, Queen Elizabeth and Tuscany are available as well as candlewicks such as Martha Washington's Choice and American Tradition 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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Cotton woven candlewick coverlets and bedspreads are manufactured in Lewiston, Maine by former Bates Employees at Maine Heritage Weavers. Maine Heritage Weavers is our favorite manufacturer of usa woven chenille and matelasse coverlets. Blankets, shams and bedspreads are also woven in addition to coverlets.

Cotton coverlets come in a variety of designs (both matelasse and Chenille), including Heritage and Martha Washington's Choice. Made on the same Jacquard looms that weave the Bates style luxury candlewick (popcorn chenille) and matelasse bedspreads Maine Heritage Weavers has design capabilities to manufacture specialized designs for corporate customers. Call us at 1-800-552-2837 for information on custom sizes which are available for a small additional fee. Free fabric swatches are available at www.batesmillstore.com.

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