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9th
March
2010
Vintage woven candlewick throws are manufactured in Lewiston, Maine by former Bates Employees at Maine Heritage Weavers in 100% preshrunk cotton.
In addition to throws, coverlets, bedspreads and blankets are also woven. Throws come in a variety of vintage designs (both matelasse and chenille), including Abigail Adams, Heritage and Martha Washington's Choice.
Woven on the same looms that weave the Bates style luxury candlewick (popcorn chenille) and matelasse bedspreads, coverlets and throws, Maine Heritage Weavers has design capabilities to manufacture specialized designs for corporate customers.
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11th
February
2010
Heirloom woven cotton throws, including our popular matelasse design "Heritage" 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 years ago.
These luxurious one hundred percent cotton throws, coverlets and bedspreads 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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5th
February
2010
Vintage candlewick cotton throws are manufactured in Lewiston, Maine by former Bates Employees at Maine Heritage Weavers.
In addition to throws, coverlets, bedspreads and blankets are also woven. Throws come in a variety of vintage designs (both matelasse and chenille), including Heritage and Martha Washington's Choice.
Made on the same looms that weave the Bates style luxury candlewick (popcorn chenille) and matelasse bedspreads, coverlets and throws, Maine Heritage Weavers has design capabilities to manufacture specialized designs for corporate customers.
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21st
January
2010
Vintage popcorn chenille coverlets are manufactured in Lewiston, Maine by former Bates Employees at Maine Heritage Weavers.
In addition to these luxury coverlets, blankets, throws and bedspreads are also woven. Coverlets come in a variety of designs (both matelasse and chenille), including Heritage and Martha Washington's Choice.
Made on the same looms that weave the Bates style luxury candlewick (popcorn Chenille) and matelasse bedspreads, coverlets and throws, Maine Heritage Weavers has design capabilities to manufacture specialized designs for corporate customers.
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16th
January
2010
Woven candlewick and matelasse throws are woven by former Bates Employees at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine. They are woven of 100 percent preshrunk, high-quality cotton.
Measuring 54" by 72" these luxurious matelasse and candlewick throws come in a variety of colonial designs, including Abigail Adams, Heritage, Queen Elizabeth and Martha Washington's Choice. Throws make a wonderful wedding or anniversary gift.
They are made on the same looms that weave the Bates style bedspreads and coverlets in both candlewick and matelasse construction. In addition, Maine Heritage Weavers has inhouse design capabilities to manufacture specialized throws for corporate customers.
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29th
November
2009
Woven popcorn (chenille) throws are manufactured by forrmer Bates Employees at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine. They are woven of 100 percent high-quality preshrunk cotton.
Blankets, throws and bedspreads are also woven in addition to these luxurious coverlets. Throws measure 54" by 72" these luxurious throws come in a variety of designs (both matelasse and chenille), including Abigail Adams, Heritage, Queen Elizabeth, Cape Cod and Martha Washington's Choice. Throws make a wonderful wedding or anniversary gift.
Made on the same looms that weave the Bates style luxury candlewick (popcorn chenille) and matelasse bedspreads, coverlets and throws, Maine Heritage Weavers has design capabilities to manufacture specialized throws for corporate customers.
Coverlets, throws and bedspreads are woven with the finest cotton available.
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23rd
November
2009
Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures the finest quality Maine woven cotton 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 coverlets, bedspreads, and coverlets 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.
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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19th
November
2009
Martha Washington's Choice chenille 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 coverlet and bedspread sizes with matching pillow shams.
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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15th
November
2009
Woven matelasse throws, bedspreads and coverlets made in America are becoming more and more difficult to find in view of the fact most are now woven in manufacturing facilities located in Portugal, China, Italy and other far away countries.
One exception, however, and that is cotton 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 and matelasse 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.
Fabric swatches of all colors in matalasse and chenille are available at www.batesmillstore.com.
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5th
November
2009
Martha Washington's Choice cotton throws, bedspreads and coverlets are still manufactured at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine, all in one hundred percent cotton.
Martha Washington's Choice (also remembered as George Washington's Choice) continutes to be one of the most popular luxury hobnail (candlewick) type designs. This vintage woven candlewick design is available with string fringe or pom-pom fringe in either white or antique colors. New colors may be offered this summer for a limited time.
The original of this popular vintage design was chosen by George Washington for his new bride. Although the original weave, older than Christianity, was lost when textile machinery replaced skilled weavers Bates Fabrics had recaptured this weaving art and former employees continue this tradition at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine.
Coverlets and throws are available with pom-pom fringe or luxurious string fringe. They are easy to care for and 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 luxurious throws, coverlets, bedspreads, shams and blankets at their manufacturing plant in Lewiston, Maine on similar looms used by Bates over a hundred years ago. Quality USA made bedspreads are more popular than ever.
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