Bedspreads and Coverlets | Bates bedspreads and Bates coverlets

Luxury Woven king bedspreads measure 118" by 120" and are 100 percent high quality cotton.

The most famous of all woven bedspreads are those that were woven by Bates Fabrics.  Woven [tag]cotton matelasse[/tag] designs and are now manufactured by [tag]Maine Heritage Weavers[/tag], Inc., of Lewiston, Maine.  Maine Heritage Weavers bedspreads are woven on looms similar to those used by Bates and by former employees of Bates. These very high quality bedspreads are offered in a variety of colors and styles. 

Weaving with Jacquard Looms produces the finest bedspreads and coverlsts. 

The Jacquard Loom was invented by Joseph M. Jacquard in 1804.   The Jacquard loom automatically controlls the warp and weft threads on a loom by recording patterns of holes in a string of cards, similar to the way a player piano plays notes. Warp is the lengthwise threads as the cloth is woven, and weft is the crosswise threads as woven.

[tag]Maine Heritage Weavers[/tag] manufactures woven matelasse bedspreads, throws and coverlets on Jacquard looms.  These looms are similar to those used by [tag]Bates Fabrics[/tag], which was famous for the quality of their bedspreads.

Cotton bedspreads and coverlets are woven in cotton yarn, which has a fuzzy pile effect.  The yarn protrudes from all sides of the bedspread or coverlet and produces a much softer feel. 

Coverlets and bedspreads can be woven in wool, cotton, silk or rayon.  Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., weaves bedspreads and coverlets in high grade cotton. Martha's Choice is one of the most popular designs offered in both bedspreads and coverlets and is of candlewick/terry construction. 

Heritage, Cape Cod, Abigail Adams and Tuscany are matelasse bedspreads.  [tag]Matelasse[/tag] is a [tag]quilted[/tag] or "trapunto" construction.

Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., (www.mhweavers.com) has the capability to design and weave a variety of products using this high quality cotton yarn.  These coverlets and bedspreads last for years and will not shrink more than 3 percent.  They are truly loomed to be heirloomed.

Terry and matelasse bedspreads are woven in Lewiston, Maine, USA, by Maine Heritage Weavers, a company formed by former Bates Fabric employees that wanted to insure these classic bedspreads would continue to be produced in the United States. 

In addition to bedspreads, Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures coverlets, blankets, shams and throws, all in 100% of the highest quality cotton.  Products are machine washable, fade resistant and will not shrink due to the quality of raw materials used in production.

These [tag]coverlets[/tag] and bedspreads are woven on looms similar to those used for over 150 years by [tag]Bates Fabrics[/tag].  Highly skilled craftsmen and women produce a product they say is loomed to be heirloomed.  If you are not aware of Bates types of bedspreads, ask your mother or grandmother, she will know. 

Maine Heritage Weavers imanufactures candlewick/chenille woven bedspreads with 100 percent high grade cotton.

Martha's Choice and [tag]American Tradition[/tag] woven by Maine Heritage Weavers are examples of candlewicks, also known as terry loop. Candlewick bedspreads and coverlets were named so because the length of the tuft (or terry loop) on the bedspread was as long as a candle's wick although some refer to this as chenille.

Martha's Choice, one of www.mhweavers.com most popular designs is available in solid colors of white or antique, and two-tone colors of blue/white or sage/white.  It is also available in coverlet sizes, throws, and shams. American Tradition is available in white or antique.

Maine Heritage Weavers is one of the last candlewick textile companies in the United States and is located in Lewiston, Maine.

Maine Heritage Weavers imanufactures hobnail woven bedspreads with 100 percent high grade cotton.

Martha's Choice and American Tradition woven by Maine Heritage Weavers are examples of hobnails, also known as terry loop or candlewick. Candlewick bedspreads were named so because the length of the tuft (or terry loop) on the bedspread was as long as a candle's wick. 

Martha's Choice, one of www.mhweavers.com most popular designs is available in solid colors of white or antique, and two-tone colors of blue/white or sage/white.  It is also available in coverlet sizes. American Tradition is available in white or antique.

These luxurious [tag]hobnail[/tag] bedspreads, coverlets and throws are preshrunk, machine washable, and fade resistant due to the high quality yarns and dyes used in the manufacturing process. 

Maine Heritage Weavers is one of the last candlewick/hobnail textile companies in the United States.

Maine Heritage Weavers imanufactures Candlewick Bates-style coverlets at their Lewiston, Maine facility.

Martha's Choice and American Tradition woven by Maine Heritage Weavers are examples of candlewicks, also known as terry loop. Candlewick bedspreads were named so because the length of the tuft (or [tag]terry loop[/tag]) on the bedspread was as long as a candle's wick.  Many customers refer to these bedspreads as chenille.  Chenille fabric is similar whereas the terry loop tuft is trimmed and therefore is fuzzy. 

Free fabric swatches are available from the Bates Mill Store, www.batesmillstore.com.  

Martha's Choice is offered in coverlet sizes which is shorter than bedspreads and usually a dust ruffle or bed skirt is used with it.  Martha's Choice and American Tradition are available in white or antique. A two-tone, blue and white, Martha's Choice has recently been added to line.

Maine Heritage Weavers is one of the last candlewick textile companies in the United States.  Both these designs are available in standard bedspread sizes, shams and throws. 

A Seashell Design Matelasse Bedspread, appropriately named Cape Cod, is back in the Maine Heritage Weavers collection!

Originally a flat jacquard in the Bates collection, our designer has recreated this seashell pattern for our matelasse looms. With its beautiful pattern of lattice work and seashells this matelasse is designed for any decor. Woven of 100% cotton, trimmed with your choice of braided edge or scalloped fringe, this bedspread is machine washable and is preshrunk. 

Maine Heritage Weavers weaves matelasse and terry bedspreads, coverlets, throws and shams on their jacquard looms in Lewiston, Maine. Using the highest quality yarn and fade resistant dyes, their matelasses are "loomed to be heirloomed".