Martha Washington’s Choice Throws
posted in Vintage Throws |Martha Washington's Choice throws are manufactured at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine with the highest quality cotton available. Martha Washington's Choice (also remembered as George Washington's Choice) is the most popular candlewick style (chenile or terry loop) designs. This vintage throw is available with string fringe or pom-pom fringe in either white or antique.
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 in Lewiston, Maine.
This design is also available in standard coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe and standard bedspread sizes with string fringe. Custom sizes are available as well. These easy to care for throws and machine washable and will not shrink more than 3 percent due to the high quality of yarn used in manufacturing.
Free colors swatches are offered at www.batesmillstore.com.
candlewick vintage
