Bedspreads and Coverlets | Bates bedspreads and Bates coverlets

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

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.

Our newest matelasse design is named “Tuscany”. 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 including vintage favorites “Heritage”, “Abigail Adams” and “Queen Elizabeth”, Maine Heritage Weavers also manufactures bedding products in a terry loop/chenille construction at their Lewiston, Maine mill.

Free fabric swatches are available of these high quality USA made bedspreads.

Vintage luxury woven bedspreads in full size measure 90″ by 110″. They are woven with 100 percent high quality cotton and at Maine Heritage Weavers in the same buildings that bedspreads have been woven for over 150 years.

The most famous of all woven luxury bedspreads are those that were woven by Bates Fabrics. Woven vintage designs and are now manufactured by Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., of Lewiston, Maine by former Bates employees.

Maine Heritage Weavers bedspreads are woven on Jacquard and dobby 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 including Queen Elizabeth, Abigail Adams and Martha Washington’s Choice.

In addition to full size bedspreads, Maine Heritage Weavers weaves all the standard sizes and has the capability of weaving custom designs and sizes. Because of the quality of materials used in the manufacturing process, coverlets and bedspreads will not shrink more than 3 percent nor fade and are machine washable.

These USA made bedspreads are some of the finest in the world and will last for many years.

Maine’s finest woven bedding is woven at Maine Heritage Weavers, in Lewiston, Maine, USA. Matelasse bedspreads measure 102″ by 116″ in queen size and come in a variety of sizes, colors and designs including Queen Elizabeth Heritage, Heritage, and Abigail Adams (formerly remembered as First Lady’s Choice). Twin, full, king and sham sizes are manufactured there as well. Custom sizes and coverlets are offered as well.

These luxury bedding products are woven on Jacquard looms similar to the ones Bates Fabrics used many years ago. 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.

American made matelasse bedding woven at Maine Heritage Weavers, measure 102″ by 116″ in queen size and come in a variety of colors, sizes and designs including Queen Elizabeth, Heritage, Tuscany and Abigail Adams (also remembered as First Lady’s Choice).

These luxurious matelasse bedspreads have been woven on looms in Lewiston, Maine, for the past 150 years at the former Bates Mill. Now, these elegant 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 coverlets and bedspreads on looms similar to those used by the former Bates Fabrics.

These heavy Jacquard loomed “trapunto” 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.

strong>Woven 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, these luxurious matelasse woven Heirloom coverlets, throws and bedspreads are woven in many colors including sage, blue 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 popular vintage 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 matelasse and candlewick bedding at Maine Heritage Weavers is proudly made in the USA and woven by former Bates employees.

Vintage woven matelasse bedspreads including popular designs Heritage and Queen Elizabeth are woven loomed heirlooms by Maine Heritage Weavers.

Queen Elizabeth is a true cotton matelasse (also referred to as “trapunto”) woven bedspread is an authentic reproduction of an original handwoven masterpiece dating back to the first Elizabethan Era before becoming 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 (Elizabethan Court) is offered in standard throw, twin, full, queen, king and pillow sham sizes in several colors including blue and sage. Bedspreads are machine washable and will not fade due to weaving with the finest yarns available.

Coverlets, bedspreads and blankets are woven at their manufacturing plant in Lewiston, Maine. Custom sizes and fringes are available for an additional charge. Fabric swatches are free, as well as free shipping for orders over $100. Customers send many letters and emails commenting on how pleased they are with the purchase of this quality USA made bedspread.

The employees at Maine Heritage Weavers know how to weave luxurious matelasse woven bedspreads. Most of them worked for the legendary Bates Fabrics before the textile giant closed its doors. Many of them are third or fourth generation (even 5th generation!) textile mill workers, taught from their parents and grandparents their skilled craft.

Heritage (Heirloom), Queen Elizabeth and Martha Washington’s Choice are three of the popular designs woven by Maine Heritage Weavers. Martha Washington’s Choice is a candlewick (also referred to as a chenille or terry loop) and Queen Elizabeth, Heritage and Abigail Adams are examples of matelasse or “trapunto” designs.

Coverlets are offered in Martha Washington’s Choice design and are finished with a pom-pom fringe. Matching pillow shams and throws are available. These Bates-style bedspreads and the best USA woven bedspreads money can buy. Custom sizes are offered for an additional charge of $30.

Besides luxury cotton coverlets, Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures blankets, bedspreads and throws their textile mill in Lewiston, Maine. Both matelasse and candlewick designs are machine washable and will not fade nor shrink more than 3 percent.

Matelasse and candlewick coverlets including customer favorite styles Heritage and Martha Washington’s Choice are woven at Maine Heritage Weavers on Jacquard Looms similar to looms used by the legendary Bates Fabrics.

Other popular vintage bedspread styles include Abigail Adams, Heritage, Cape Cod and Queen Elizabeth. Queen Elizabeth is an authentic reproduction of an original handwoven masterpiece dating back to the first Elizabethan Era before becoming popular in Colonial America. Elegant center medallion and flowers woven in an intricate “puffed” pattern give grace and clarity to this classic design. It is woven in solid white and antique colors and two-tone colors include: linen/antique, sage/antique, french blue/antique and wedgewood blue/white.

Heritage features a repeat pattern of circle and leaf design. Heritage is also available in standard coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe and throws with a choice of fringe. Martha Washington’s Choice, the most popular design, is a terry loop (chenille) design available in both coverlet and bedspread sizes.

Luxury Bates-style woven bedspreads in full size measure 90″ by 110″. Twin, queen and king sizes are also offered as well as custom sizes to accommodate thicker mattress sizes. They are woven with 100 percent high quality cotton and at Maine Heritage Weavers in the same buildings that bedspreads have been woven for over 150 years.

The most famous of all woven luxury bedspreads are those that were woven by Bates Fabrics. Woven luxury trapunto designs and are now manufactured by Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., of Lewiston, Maine by former Bates employees.

Maine Heritage Weavers bedspreads are woven on Jacquard and dobby 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 including Queen Elizabeth, Abigail Adams and Martha Washington’s Choice.

In addition to full size bedspreads, Maine Heritage Weavers weaves all the standard sizes and has the capability of weaving custom designs and sizes. Because of the quality of materials used in the manufacturing process, coverlets and bedspreads will not shrink more than 3 percent nor fade and are machine washable.

These USA made bedspreads are some of the finest in the world.

Maine Heritage Weavers imanufactures USA woven candlewick bedspreads with 100 percent high grade cotton. Standard and custom twin, full, queen and king size coverlets and bedspreads are offered with a variety of fringes.

Martha Washington’s Choice and American Tradition woven by Maine Heritage Weavers are examples of candlewicks, also known as terry loop or hobnail. 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 Washington’s Choice, one of www.mhweavers.com most popular designs is available in solid colors of white or antique. It is also available in standard coverlet sizes and is the heavier weight of the two designs. American Tradition is available in white or antique in a lighter weight than Martha Washington’s Choice.

These luxurious coverlets, bedspreads 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.