chenille throws

Luxury woven American 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.

Maine Heritage Weavers continues quality weaving at their small textile company in New England that was started by several Maine craftsmen and women, former employees of Bates Fabrics. Bates was the world renown manufacturer of Jacquard 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 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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Luxury woven American 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.

Maine Heritage Weavers continues quality weaving at their small textile company in New England that was started by several Maine craftsmen and women, former employees of Bates Fabrics. Bates was the world renown manufacturer of Jacquard 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 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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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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The Bates Mill Store carries the finest U.S.A. woven bedspreads and throws available.

American woven Jacquard throws and bedspreads 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 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 (and Bates of Maine), 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 vintage throws are available in a variety of colors and colonial designs, such as Martha Washington's Choice and Heritage. To order free fabric swatches of their popular candlewick and matelasse bedding call 1-800-552-2837.

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At the Bates Mill Store we carry the finest woven bedding made in America. Vintage Jacquard bedspreads, coverlets and throws made in the USA 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.

Bedding woven by Maine Heritage Weavers, USA, is a prime example. This small textile company was started by several Maine craftsmen and women, former employees of Bates of Maine and 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 many years ago.

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

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Jacquard woven 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. 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 desings including Cape Cod, Queen Elizabeth and Tuscany, are available as well as terry-loops 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 USA MADE matelasse and candlewick bedspreads from Maine Heritage Weavers.

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At the Bates Mill Store we carry the finest USA woven bedding available. Vintage woven Jacquard bedspreads, coverlets and throws made in the USA 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.

Bedding woven by Maine Heritage Weavers, USA, is a prime example. This small textile company was started by several Maine craftsmen and women, former employees of Bates of Maine and 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.

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

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Jacquards still woven in the USA including cotton coverlets, bedspreads and throws are 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 and other far away countries.

Maine Heritage Weavers is one exception, however. 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 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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Heirloom matelasse coverlets, 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, include Cape Cod, 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 and coverlets from Maine Heritage Weavers.

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