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December 31st, 2008

Cotton Heritage Matelasse Coverlets

Cotton Heritage matelasse coverlets are woven from the highest grade cotton on Jacquard looms, at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine. The same city where Benjamin Bates began Bates Manufacturing in 1850.

They are produced at Maine Heritage Weavers, which began over 5 years ago by former Bates Fabrics employees. Woven on similar [tag]Jacqaurd[/tag] looms as Bates, trapunto woven ([tag]matelasse[/tag]) Heritage coverlets and bedspreads are available in many colors including linen, sage and quartz. Heritage (also remembered as Heirloom) is a repeat pattern of a circular and leaf design and one of the oldest designs in our matelasse collection.

In addition to these luxury bedspreads, coverlets, pillow shams and throws are available. Coverlets feature pom-pom fringe and bedspreads have string fringe. They are machine washable and are woven with fade-resistant dyed yarn.

December 29th, 2008

USA Woven Heritage Bedspreads

USA Woven Heritage bedspreads are woven from the highest grade cotton on Jacquard looms, at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine. The same city where Benjamin Bates began Bates Manufacturing in 1850.

They are produced at Maine Heritage Weavers, which began over 5 years ago by former Bates Fabrics employees. Woven on similar [tag]Jacqaurd[/tag] looms as Bates, matelasse Heritage bedspreads and coverlets are available in many colors including linen, sage and antique. Heritage (also remembered as Heirloom) is a repeat pattern of a circular and leaf design and one of the oldest designs in our vintage [tag]matelasse[/tag] collection.

In addition to quality trapunto bedspreads, coverlets and throws are available. Coverlets feature pom-pom fringe and bedspreads have string fringe. They are machine washable and are woven with fade-resistant dyed yarn.

December 27th, 2008

USA Woven Matelasse Tuscany Bedspreads

USA Woven Matelasse Tuscany bedspreads are available at the Bates Mill Store in all bedspread standard sizes and many color combinations including wedgewood blue/white as shown here.  

Maine Heritage Weavers, of Lewiston, Maine, USA, is a company steeped in the traditions of America's past, yet we are open to designs that reflect the spirit and motifs of other nations, as our Tuscany bedspread represents. tuscany_bedspread.jpg

We are proud to announce "Tuscany" as the newest addition to our woven matelasse collection. Although taken from the archives of America's "attic," the Smithsonian Institution, Tuscany's grape and vine pattern and floral motif evoke images of the Tuscany region of Italy. The puffed trapunto technique defines the design, giving it a dimensional look and feel that is elegant and rich. The bedspread, matching throws and pillow shams are 100% cotton.

Sizes include: twin 80"x110", full 96"x110", queen 102"x110" and king 116"x120".  Shams and throws are also woven in this design.  This woven matelasse bedspread is machine washable and will not shrink more than 3 percent.  Fade resistant dyes and the finest cotton available make this [tag]vintage[/tag] bedspread a treasured woven [tag]heirloom[/tag] that will last for years.

In addition to woven matelasses, Maine Heritage Weavers also manufactures bedding products in a terry loop/chenille construction at their Lewiston, Maine mill.

December 25th, 2008

Looking for USA Made Bedspreads?

Looking for USA made bedspreads?  Luxury woven bedding is still being woven in Lewiston, Maine, USA at Maine Heritage Weavers.  Looking for the King Charles bedspread? The best replacement is here! Introducing our matelasse bedspread "Hampton Roads". Hampton Roads replaces King Charles woven bedspread as an elegant vintage trapunto reproduction of this classic design from the Historic Charleston Collection.

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Woven in 100% heavyweight cotton, this woven true [tag]matelasse[/tag] [tag]bedspread[/tag] features a diamond quilted center surrounded by an elaborate border trimmed with scallop fringe. Available in solid white or antique colors, Hampton Roads is also offered in a variety of two-tone colors including sage/antique and antique/white (called linen).  Free swatches are available upon request at the Bates Mill Store.  www.batesmillstore.com

Easy to take care of, as all of our luxurious heavyweight bedspreads are machine washable and fade resistant due to the high quality yarn used in our intricate weaving techniques on Jacquard looms like the ones used by the legendary Bates Fabrics by former Bates employees. Customers are very happy with these American made bedding products.

December 23rd, 2008

Luxury Cotton Coverlets

Maine Heritage Weavers has been weaving luxury cotton coverlets in their Lewiston, Maine facility for over 5 years.  Comprised mostly of former Bates employees, Maine Heritage Weavers have many years of experience.

The coverlets are woven with high grade cotton, in standard [tag]coverlet[/tag] sizes with a decorative pom-pom fringe.  Candlewick (terry-loop/chenille) and trapunto (matelasse) coverlets are preshrunk and machine washable.  Martha Washington's Choice is an example of a candlewick coverlet and Heritage is a matelasse design.

These luxury 100 percent cotton coverlets are woven on [tag]Jacquard[/tag] Looms and are "loomed to be heirloomed" in Lewiston, Maine, USA.  Many of their customers comment on the high quality of these bedding products, and are very happy to buy American made products.

December 21st, 2008

Woven Seashell Matelasse Bedspread

Cape Cod, a favorite USA woven matelasse seashell 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 Jacquard 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.

They are fade resistant and will not shrink more than 3 percent. Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures woven luxururious trapunto ([tag]matelasse[/tag]) and terry loop/chenille-type coverlets, bedspreads, throws and shams on their Jacquard looms in Lewiston, Maine. Using the highest quality yarn and fade resistant dyes, their [tag]vintage[/tag] matelasses are "loomed to be a treasured heirloom".

December 19th, 2008

Luxurious Matelasse Heirloom Bedspreads

Luxurious matelasse heirloom bedspreads are woven from the highest grade cotton on Jacquard looms, at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine USA. The same city where Benjamin Bates began Bates Manufacturing in 1850.

They are produced at Maine Heritage Weavers, which began over 5 years ago by former Bates Fabrics employees. Woven on similar Jacqaurd looms as Bates, luxurious matelasse woven Heirloom coverlets and bedspreads are woven in many colors including sage, blue and quartz. Heritage (also remembered as Heirloom) is a repeat pattern of a circular and leaf design and one of the oldest designs in our popular [tag]matelasse[/tag] collection.

In addition to bedspreads, [tag]coverlets[/tag], throws and pillow shams are available. Coverlets feature pom-pom fringe and bedspreads have string fringe. They are machine washable and are woven with fade-resistant dyed yarn. All the bedding at Maine Heritage Weavers are proudly made in the USA.

December 17th, 2008

American Made Matelasse Bedding

American made matelasse bedding woven at Maine Heritage Weavers, measure 102" by 116" in queen size and come in a variety of colors and designs including Cape Cod, Heritage, and Abigail Adams (also remembered as First Lady's Choice). 
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Matelasse bedspreads have been woven on looms in Lewiston, Maine, for the past 150 years at the former Bates Mill.  Now, these luxurious woven cotton bedspreads are offered in a variety of sizes, designs and colors by Maine Heritage Weavers, a company that has former Bates employees weaving covelets and bedspreadson looms similar to those used by the former Bates Fabrics.

These heavy Jacquard loomed "trapunto" [tag]matelasse[/tag] woven [tag]bedspreads[/tag] are woven with raised fabric and embossed surface designs and are being sold throughout the United States and the rest of the world and are regarded as the best money can buy.  Customers are happy to find that these bedspreads are not only available in America, but proudly made in America.

 

December 15th, 2008

Luxury Woven Heirloom Bedspreads

Luxury woven heirloom bedspreads are woven from the highest grade cotton on Jacquard looms, at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine, USA. The same city where Benjamin Bates began Bates Manufacturing in 1850.

They are produced at Maine Heritage Weavers, which began 5 years ago by former Bates Fabrics employees. Woven on similar Jacqaurd looms as Bates,  matelasse (trapunto) heirloom bedspreads and coverlets are available in many styles including Abigail Adams and Queen Elizabeth and colors including linen, sage and quartz. Heritage (also remembered as Heirloom) is a repeat pattern of a circular and leaf design and one of the oldest and most popular designs in our vintage [tag]matelasse[/tag] collection.

In addition to bedspreads, throws, [tag]coverlets[/tag] and pillow shams are available. Coverlets feature pom-pom fringe and bedspreads have string fringe. They are machine washable, have minimal shrinkage, and are woven with fade-resistant dyed yarn.

December 13th, 2008

Cape Cod USA Woven Bedspread

USA woven Cape Cod bedspreads, a popular seashell design, are back in the Maine Heritage Weavers loomed to be heirloomed collection.

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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 elegant trapunto is designed for any decor. Woven of 100% cotton, trimmed with your choice of braided edge or scalloped fringe, this [tag]matelasse[/tag] bedspread is machine washable, fade resistant and is preshrunk. 

Maine Heritage Weavers weaves luxury terry loop (candlewick and matelasse (trapunto) bedspreads, [tag]coverlets[/tag], throws and shams on their Jacquard and dobby looms in Lewiston, Maine. Using the highest quality yarn and fade resistant dyes, their matelasses are "loomed to be heirloomed" and are offered in many color choices.