Bedspreads and Coverlets | Bates bedspreads and Bates coverlets

Jacquard-woven victorian bedspreads such as those woven by the legendary Bates Fabrics Company many years ago, are still being woven in the USA at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine.

Jacquard woven looms produce some of the worlds bedding. Most bedding woven on Jacquard looms is imported from China, India and Portugal and very few USA companies weave on Jacquard looms.

Maine Heritage Weavers, began over 7 years ago by former Bates employees to continue weaving Jacquard luxury bedspreads and coverlets.

Joseph M. Jacquard invented the Jacquard loom 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.

We proudly carry all of the bedding products of Maine Heritage Weavers. Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures woven vintage matelasse bedspreads such as Abigail Adams and Queen Elizabeth, Heritage and Tuscany. They are woven on 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 and will last for many years.

Luxurious Bates-style Martha Washington’s Choice bedspreads are great examples of the finest USA woven chenille type (candlewick) bed coverings still very popular in America and still made in America. Vintage candlewick bedspreads such as Martha Washington’s Choice, John Adams and American Tradition can be referred to as “chenille”, “hobnail” or “terry loop” style.

This beautiful woven 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 suitable for warmer climates.

Candlewick chenilles are 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, all of which are woven in Lewiston, Maine, USA.

Fabric swatches are available for free at www.batesmillstore.com! Custom sizes are also offered for a minimal additional charge.

Our best Bates Mill Store matelasse bedspreads are woven in matelasse construction at Maine Heritage Weavers, in Lewiston, Maine, USA, by former employees of Bates Fabrics.

Measuring 102″ by 116″ in queen size, matelasse bedspreads come in a variety of colors and designs including Queen Elizabeth, Heritage and Abigail Adams (formerly remembered as First Lady’s Choice). Twin, full, king and sham sizes are manufactured there as well. Custom sizes are offered as well as coverlet sizes, shams, and throws.

We love these elegant cotton heirloom bedspreads! They 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 coverlets and bedspreads.

Jacquard loomed matelasse “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.

Call us at the Bates Mill Store at 1-800-552-2837 for free fabric swatches.

Luxurious Martha Washington’s Choice bedspreads woven in the United States are fine examples of the quality USA woven chenille type bedspreads still very popular in America and made in America. Candlewick bedspreads, throws and coverlets such as John Adams, Martha Washington’s Choice and American Tradition can be referred to as “chenille”, “candlewick” 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.

Popular for blankets and other bedding, these luxurious candlewicks are 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.

Bedspreads are machine washable and very durable. Free fabric swatches are available! Custom sizes are also offered for a small additional charge.

The best USA woven bedding including popular colonial designs “Abigail Adams”, “Heritage” and “Queen Elizabeth” are loom-woven heirlooms by Maine Heritage Weavers. Located in Lewiston, Maine where Benjamin Bates founded Bates Fabrics over 150 years ago.

Queen Elizabeth, 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, sage and burgandy.

Coverlets and bedspreads are machine washable and will not fade due to weaving with the finest yarns available. They will shrink very little, if any.

Throws, bedspreads, coverlets and blankets are woven at their manufacturing plant in Lewiston, Maine. Custom sizes, designs 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 happy they are with the purchase of this quality USA made bedspread.

USA woven colonial bedspreads including popular designs Abigail Adams and Heritage are loom-woven heirlooms by Maine Heritage Weavers. A company formed by former Bates Fabrics employees, Maine Heritage Weavers are located in Lewiston, Maine. The same location Benjamin Bates founded Bates long ago.

A long time matelasse favorite is Queen Elizabeth (also remembered as Elizabethan Court). Queen Elizabeth, a true cotton matelasse (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, sage and burgandy.

Bedspreads are machine washable and will not fade due to weaving with the finest yarns available.

Woven at their manufacturing plant in Lewiston, Maine, bedspreads and coverlets are available in custom sizes, designs and fringes. Fabric swatches are free, as well as free shipping for orders over $100. Customers send many letters and emails commenting on how happy they are with the purchase of this quality USA made bedspread.

Woven Martha Washington’s Choice bedspreads are examples of the finest woven chenille type (candlewick) bedspreads still very popular in the USA, especially the ones woven in Lewiston, Maine at Maine Heritage Weavers.

Martha Washington’s Choice, John Adams and American Tradition are candlewics and often referred to as “chenille”, “hobnail” or “terry loop” style. This beautiful woven 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.

Chenille loop (candlewicks) are very popular for blankets and other bedding produced by Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., of Lewiston, Maine. Their website is www.maineheritageweavers.com. The Bates Mill Store, www.batesmillstore.com has been carrying USA made terry chenille bedspreads for over 50 years. We carry all of the Maine Heritage Weavers bedding products.

Free fabric color swatches are available! Custom sizes are also offered for a small additional charge.

Woven Martha Washington’s Choice coverlets and bedspreads are examples of the finest woven chenille type (candlewick) bedspreads still very popular in the USA, especially the ones woven in Lewiston, Maine at Maine Heritage Weavers.

Candlewick throws, coverlets and bedspreads such as Martha Washington’s Choice, John Adams and American Tradition are referred to as “chenille”, “hobnail” or “terry loop” style. This beautiful woven 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.

Chenille loop (candlewicks) are very popular for blankets and other bedding produced by Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., of Lewiston, Maine. Their website is www.maineheritageweavers.com. The Bates Mill Store, www.batesmillstore.com has been carrying USA made terry chenille bedspreads for over 50 years. We carry all of the Maine Heritage Weavers bedding products.

We offer free fabric color swatches! Custom sizes are also offered for a small additional charge.

USA woven colonial bedspreads measures 102″ by 116″ in standard queen size and come in a variety of colors and designs including Abigail Adams, Heritage and Queen Elizabeth.

Coverlets, bedspreads and throws have been woven on looms in Lewiston, Maine, for the past 150 years at the former Bates Mill. Now, these vintage matelasse 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 colonial designed 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 offered as well.

Free swatches are available of these luxurious USA made bedding products at www.batesmillstore.com .

Our best Bates Mill Store woven bedspreads are woven in matelasse construction at Maine Heritage Weavers, in Lewiston, Maine, USA, by former employees of Bates Fabrics. Matelasse bedspreads measure 102″ by 116″ in queen size and come in a variety of colors and designs including Queen Elizabeth, Heritage and Abigail Adams (formerly remembered as First Lady’s Choice). Twin, full, king and sham sizes are manufactured there as well. Custom sizes are offered as well as coverlet sizes, shams, and throws.

We love these elegant cotton heirloom bedspreads! They 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 coverlets and bedspreads.

Jacquard loomed matelasse “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.

Call us at the Bates Mill Store at 1-800-552-2837 for free fabric swatches.