Bedspreads and Coverlets | Bates bedspreads and Bates coverlets

Martha Washington’s Choice luxury coverlets are examples of the fine USA woven candlewick (also referred to as chenille) type coverlets still very popular in America and made in America. Candlewick throws, coverlets and bedspreads such as Martha Washington’s Choice, John Adams and American Tradition are referred to as “chenille” or “terry loop” style.

This elegant vintage style has a needlework effect that produces a 3-D effect through patterns of French knots, or uncut loops forming a fabric pile. Martha Washington’s Choice bedspread is an example of terry-loop (also known as hobnail, chenille or candlewick) construction. American Tradition is a lighter weight design and more popular in warmer climates.

This woven style is very popular for blankets and other bedding produced by Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., of Lewiston, Maine. Their website is www.mhweavers.com. The Bates Mill Store, www.batesmillstore.com has been carrying USA made terry chenille bedspreads for over 50 years.

Free fabric swatches are available! Custom sizes are also offered for an additional charge.

Luxury candlewick (chenille) bedspreads, coverlets and throws are woven the highest grade cotton on dobby Looms, in Lewiston, Maine. The same city where Benjamin Bates began Bates Manufacturing in 1850.

They are produced at Maine Heritage Weavers, which began over 7 years ago by former Bates Fabrics and Bates of Maine employees. Woven on similar looms as Bates both luxury matelasse and candlewick bedspreads are woven and finished into elegant throws, coverlets and bedspreads. Matelasse (trapunto) bedspreads are available in many colors both solids and two-tones. One of the oldest designs in the vintage collection is Heritage. Heritage, formerly named Heirloom, is a repeat pattern of a circular and leaf design and is in the “loomed to be heirloomed” collection.

In addition to bedspreads, which are finished with a knotted or scallop string fringe, coverlets with pom-pom fringe and matching pillow shams are offered. Color choices include solid white or antique and two-tone colors of linen, wedgewood blue/white, french blue/natural and sage/natural. Free swatch cards are available at 1-800-552-2837. Products are machine washable and are woven with fade-resistant dyed yarn and will not shrink more than 3 percent due the quality of manufacturing materials.

Woven luxury matelasse bedspreads woven in Lewiston, Maine, USA at Maine Heritage Weavers, measure 102″ by 116″ in queen size and come in a variety of colors, sizes and designs including Heritage, Queen Elizabeth, Cape Cod and Abigail Adams (also remembered as First Lady’s Choice).

These luxurious cotton bedspreads have been woven on looms in Lewiston, Maine, for the past 150 years at the former Bates Mill. Now, these elegant woven 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 matelasse or “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.

Free fabric swatches are available to help you decide on the perfect color for your decor.

Woven matelasse bedspreads measure 102″ by 116″ in standard bedspread queen size and come in a variety of colors and designs including Abigail Adams, Heritage and Queen Elizabeth.

Luxury matelasse bedspreads, blankets and coverlets have been woven on looms in Lewiston, Maine, for the past 150 years at the former Bates Mill. Now, these vintage 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 Jacquard and dobby looms similar to those used by the former Bates Fabrics.

These vintage cotton bedspreads are loomed with raised fabric and embossed surface (also referred to as “trapunto”) 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 twin, full and king sizes. Custom sizes are available as well.

Free swatches are available of these luxurious USA made bedding products.

USA woven vintage bedspreads including popular designs Heritage and Queen Elizabeth are woven loomed matelasse 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.

Luxury coverlets, bedspreads and blankets have been woven in Lewiston, Maine for over 150 years. Custom sizes and custom 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.

Luxury matelasse woven bedspreads measure 102″ by 116″ in standard queen size and come in a variety of colors and designs including Abigail Adams, Cape Cod, Heritage and Queen Elizabeth.

Luxury matelasse bedspreads, blankets and coverlets have been woven on looms in Lewiston, Maine, for more than 150 years at the former Bates Mill. Now, these vintage 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 Jacquard and dobby looms similar to those used by the former Bates Fabrics.

These vintage cotton bedspreads are loomed with raised fabric and embossed surface (also referred to as “trapunto”) 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 twin, full and king sizes. Custom sizes are available as well.

Free swatches are available of these luxurious USA made bedding products.

USA woven luxury bedspreads and 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 Heritage, Abigail Adams and Queen Elizabeth, all matelasse wovens. 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 and burgandy.

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.

All styles are also woven as throws and custom sizes are available.

USA woven quality bedspreads measure 80″x110″ in twin size in trapunto (matelasse) or terry loop (hobnail) construction. Ribcord bedspreads measure 76″x110″. Ribcord bedspreads are primarily used in colleges, nursing facilities, and fire departments. Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures matelasse and candlewick/terry loop cotton bedspreads in all standard sizes and custom sizes to fit thicker mattresses.

Maine Heritage Weavers’ bedspreads are woven on looms similar to those used by Bates and Bates of Maine and are woven by former employees of Bates. These very high quality textiles are offered in a variety of colors and designs including Martha Washington’s Choice and Queen Elizabeth. Twin, full, queen and king bedspread sizes are also offered as well as coverlets, shams, blankets and throws.

The Bates Mill Store has been selling terry, matelasse, and ribcord bedspreads for over 50 years. Their business office is located in Lewiston, Maine in one of the former Bates buildings.

USA woven quality bedspreads measure 80″x110″ in twin size in trapunto (matelasse) or terry loop (chenille, hobnail) construction. Ribcord bedspreads measure 76″x110″. Ribcord bedspreads are primarily used in nursing facilities, colleges, camps, private schools and fire departments. Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures matelasse and candlewick/terry loop cotton bedspreads in all standard sizes and custom sizes to fit thicker mattresses.

Maine Heritage Weavers’ bedspreads are woven on looms similar to those used by Bates and are woven by former employees of Bates. These very high quality textiles are offered in a variety of colors and designs including Martha Washington’s Choice and Abigail Adams. Twin, full, queen and king bedspread sizes are also offered as well as coverlets, shams, blankets and throws.

The Bates Mill Store has been selling quality terry, matelasse, and ribcord bedspreads for over 50 years. Their business office is located in Lewiston, Maine in one of the former Bates buildings. Visit them at www.batesmillstore.com for all your bedding needs.

Elegant USA woven cotton bedspreads are woven with 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 cotton, silk, wool or rayon. Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., weaves bedspreads and coverlets in high grade 100 percent cotton. Martha Washington’s Choice is one of the most popular hobnail (or candlewick) designs offered in both bedspreads and coverlets and is of terry loop construction, also called “chenille” or “hobnail”.

In addition to candlewick bedspreads, Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures luxurious matelasse bedspreads. Queen Elizabeth, Abigail Adams, Heritage and Tuscany are true matelasse bedspreads woven at this popular textile company. Matelasse is defined as quilted or “trapunto” construction.

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