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Maine Heritage Weavers imanufactures Martha's Choice Coverlets and Bedspreads with 100 percent high grade cotton.

Martha's Choice and American Tradition 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 [tag]bedspreads[/tag] was as long as a candle's wick although some refer to this as chenille.

[tag]Martha's Choice[/tag], 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 with pom-pom fringe, throws, and shams. American Tradition is available in white or antique in bedspread sizes.

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

Queen Elizabeth Luxury Woven Bedspreads are loomed to be heirloomed by Maine Heritage [tag]Weavers[/tag].

This true matelasse bedspread is an authentic [tag]antique reproduction[/tag] of an original handwoven masterpiece dating back to the first Elizabethan Era.  It then became 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 (also known as Elizabethan Court) is offered in standard twin, full, queen, king and sham sizes in several colors including quartz/natural, blue/white, blue/antique and sage/natural. 

Due to the fact that most woven bedspreads are imported, woven luxury cotton bedspreads made in the USA are becoming more and more difficult to find.

There is one exception, however, and that is luxurious [tag]bedspreads[/tag] woven by Maine Heritage Weavers, a Maine, USA, based textile company.  This company was started by several Maine craftsmen and craftswomen, all former employees of the former Bates Fabrics, the world renown manufacturer of Bates style bedspreads, shams, throws and coverlets.

Maine Heritage Weavers operates out of the same buildings that housed the Bates operation in Lewiston, Maine, USA.

Bedspreads and [tag]coverlets[/tag] manufactured at Maine Heritage Weavers are woven with the finest quality materials producing true matelasse and terry wovens proudly made in America.

Cotton coverlets and bedspreads 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 [tag]bedspreads[/tag] and coverlets and is of candlewick/terry construction. 

Heritage, Cape Cod, Queen Elizabeth, Abigail Adams and Tuscany are true matelasse bedspreads.  Matelasse is defined as quilted or "[tag]trapunto[/tag]" 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.

King Matelesse bedspreads measure 120" by 120" and come in a variety of colors and designs including Heritage, Queen Elizabeth, Cape Cod, Tuscany and Abigail Adams (also remembered as First Lady's Choice). 

Matelasse king bedspreads have been woven on looms in Lewiston, Maine, for the past 150 years at the former Bates Mill.  Now, these luxurious cotton bedspreads are offered in a variety of colors and designs by maine heritage weavers, a company that has former Bates employees weaving bedspreads on [tag]looms[/tag] similar to those used by the former Bates Fabrics. 

These bedspreads are loomed with raised fabric and embossed surface (also named [tag]trapunto[/tag]) designs and are being sold throughout the United States and the rest of the world.  Queen size bedspreads are the most popular in size, and Maine Heritage Weavers also manufactures standard and custom size bedspreads and coverlets.  King size bedspreads are 120"x120", which is large enough to cover the pillows, although matching shams are available if customers prefer.

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.

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

Employees of Maine Heritage Weavers are former Bates employees who continue the tradition of weaving America's favorite bedspreads as taught to them by their parents and grandparents.  Their products are truly loomed to be heirloomed.

Matelasse and terry 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.  Matelasse means quilted and other words for terry include chenille, candlewick and hobnail.

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 coverlets and [tag]bedspreads[/tag] are woven on looms similar to those used for over 150 years by Bates Fabrics.  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 hobnail candlewick 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. Candlewicks 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.  Chenille is similar, except the terry loop is cut, creating a very fuzzy effect.

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 hobnail 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 and employs a full time designer who can create custom designs for customers.

A Cape Cod Seashell Matelasse Bedspread 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.  Due to the quality of materials used to produce these famous bedspreads, they are loomed to be heirloomed and last for many years.

Maine Heritage Weavers weaves matelasse and [tag]terry bedspreads[/tag], 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".

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

Originally produced as 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 matelasse bedspreads are "loomed to be heirloomed".