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January 30th, 2009

Woven Matelasse Heritage Coverlets

Woven matelasse Heritage 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 Jacquard looms as Bates, trapunto woven (matelasse) Heritage coverlets and bedspreads are available in many colors including linen, sage and blue. 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, 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. They are fully guaranteed by Maine Heritage Weavers.

January 28th, 2009

USA Woven Heirloom Bedspreads

USA Woven Heirloom 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 Jacqaurd looms as Bates, matelasse heirloom bedspreads and coverlets are available in many colors including linen, sage and antique. Heritage, a popular matelasse design is a repeat pattern of a circular and leaf design and one of the oldest designs in our vintage 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.

January 26th, 2009

Luxury Matelasse Tuscany Bedspreads

Luxury 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.

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 vintage bedspread a treasured woven heirloom bedspread 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.

January 24th, 2009

USA Made Luxury Bedding

Looking for USA made luxury bedding? 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.

Woven in 100% heavyweight cotton, this woven true matelasse bedspread 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.

January 22nd, 2009

Luxury Cotton Woven 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 in the manufacturing of luxury bedding products.

The coverlets are woven with high grade cotton, in standard coverlet 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 Queen Elizabeth 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.

January 20th, 2009

Woven Matelasse Cape Cod 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 (matelasse) 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 vintage matelasses are “loomed to be a treasured heirloom”.

January 18th, 2009

Luxurious Heirloom Matelasse Bedspreads

Luxurious heirloom matelasse 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 matelasse collection.

In addition to bedspreads, coverlets, 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.

January 16th, 2009

Maine Made Matelasse Bedding

Maine 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 (formerly remembered as First Lady’s Choice). These luxury bedding products are woven on Jacquard looms similar to the ones Bates Fabrics used.

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” matelasse woven bedspreads 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.

January 14th, 2009

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 matelasse collection.

Coverlets and throws and also manufactured at this popular textile company. 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. Custom sizes and/or fringes are offered.

January 12th, 2009

Matelasse Cape Cod Bedspreads

USA woven matelasse Cape Cod bedspreads, a popular seashell design, are back in the Maine Heritage Weavers loomed to be heirloomed 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 elegant trapunto is designed for any decor. Woven of 100% cotton, trimmed with your choice of braided edge or scalloped fringe, this luxurious matelasse bedspread is machine washable, fade resistant and is preshrunk.

Maine Heritage Weavers weaves luxury terry loop (candlewick) and matelasse (trapunto) bedspreads, coverlets, 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.