chenille throws

Quality matelasse bedspreads including our popular 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 "Loomed To Be Heirloomed" 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 bedspread and coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe.

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.

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Martha Washington’s Choice candlewicks including throws, bedspreads and coverlets 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.

These 100% cotton bedspreads are produced by Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., of Lewiston, Maine and 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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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.

Queen Elizabeth 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 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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Some of our best bedding products are woven here in Lewiston, Maine. USA heirloom bedspreads including popular matelasse designs Heritage and Queen Elizabeth are loom-woven heirlooms by Maine Heritage Weavers.

A company formed by former Bates Fabrics employees, Maine Heritage Weavers is located in Lewiston, Maine. The same location Benjamin Bates founded Bates long ago. Our woven matelasse bedding includebedspreads, throws and coverlets all of which are machine washable.

They are fade resistant due to weaving with the finest yarns available. In addition, shrinkage is minimal in these luxurious 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.

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USA woven luxury 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 and other far away countries. Jacquards woven in the USA including cotton coverlets, bedspreads and throws are featured online at the Bates Mill Store website.

One exception, however, is 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 () 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 many years ago. These 100% cotton decorative bedspreads and coverlets are available in a variety of colors and designs, such as Martha Washington's Choice, Heritage and Abigial Adams Free fabric swatches of their popular candlewick and matelasse bedding are available at www.batesmillstore.com.

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USA woven candlewick and matelasse throws, including our popular 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. 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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Our choice for the best USA 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.

USA 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. 

Our popular 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, coverlets and bedspreads 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.

Free swatches are available 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 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 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.

Other popular matelasse designs include Cape Cod, Queen Elizabeth and Tuscany are available as well as candlewicks (also called hobnail, chenille or terry loop) 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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Matelasse USA woven heirloom throws, including our popular matelasse designs "Cape Cod" and "Heritage" are woven at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine, USA. Woven on Jacquard looms similar to those used by the legendary Bates Fabrics these luxurious matelasse throws are woven by former Bates Fabrics and Bates of Maine employees.

These elegant one hundred percent cotton coverlets, bedspreads and throws are available in many matelasse 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.

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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Matelasse "Loomed To Be Heirloomed" bedspreads, including our popular 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.

These luxurious one hundred percent cotton 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 bedspread and coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe.

Popular 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.

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