Bedspreads and Coverlets | Bates bedspreads and Bates coverlets

Colonial USA woven bedspreads are still being woven in the USA on Jacquard looms. Jacquard looms produce some of the worlds finest throws, bedspreads and coverlsts. Most bedding woven on Jacquard looms is imported from China, India and Portugal. Very few USA companies weave on Jacquard looms.

We carry the finest coverlets and bedspreads woven here in Lewiston, Maine from Maine Heritage Weavers. Maine Heritage Weavers, began over 7 years ago by former Bates employees to continue weaving luxurious Jacquard bedspreads and coverlets. Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures woven matelasse bedspreads such as Abigail Adams and Queen Elizabeth on looms similar to those used by Bates Fabrics, which was famous for the quality of their bedspreads.

The Jacquard Loom was invented by Joseph M. Jacquard 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.

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.

Bedspreads and coverlets are fade resistant and woven with preshrunk 100% cotton.

Luxury Jacquard woven bedspreads in popular vintage designs are still being woven in the USA. Jacquard looms produce some of the worlds finest throws, bedspreads and coverlsts. Most bedding woven on Jacquard looms is imported from China, India and Portugal. Very few USA companies weave on Jacquard looms.

Maine Heritage Weavers, began over 7 years ago by former Bates employees to continue weaving luxurious Jacquard bedspreads and coverlets. Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures woven matelasse bedspreads such as Heritage and Queen Elizabeth on looms similar to those used by Bates Fabrics, which was famous for the quality of their bedspreads.

The Jacquard Loom was invented by Joseph M. Jacquard 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.

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 the best quality that money can buy and truly “loomed to be heirloomed” and will last for many years.

We proudly carry the complete Maine Heritage Weavers bedspread line. Please call us at 1-800-552-2837 for free fabric swatches.

Jacquard woven colonial bedspreads are still being woven in the USA. Jacquard looms produce some of the worlds finest throws, bedspreads and coverlsts. Most bedding woven on Jacquard looms is imported from China, India and Portugal. Very few USA companies weave on Jacquard looms.

Maine Heritage Weavers, began over 7 years ago by former Bates employees to continue weaving luxurious Jacquard bedspreads and coverlets. Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures woven matelasse bedspreads such as Abigail Adams and Queen Elizabeth on looms similar to those used by Bates Fabrics, which was famous for the quality of their bedspreads.

The Jacquard Loom was invented by Joseph M. Jacquard 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.

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.

Weaving with Jacquard Looms produces the finest bedspreads and coverlsts. Most bedding woven on Jacquard looms is imported from India and Portugal. Very few USA companies weave on Jacquard looms. One company, Maine Heritage Weavers, began over 5 years ago by former Bates employees to continue weaving Jacquard luxury bedspreads and coverlets.

The Jacquard Loom was invented by Joseph M. Jacquard 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.

Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures woven matelasse bedspreads such as Abigail Adams and Queen Elizabeth, throws and coverlets on Jacquard looms. These 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.

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

Luxury matelasse bedspreads have been woven on Jacquard looms in Lewiston, Maine, for the past 150 years at the former Bates Mill. Now, these elegant cotton bedspreads are offered in a variety of sizes, colors and designs by Maine Heritage Weavers, a company that has former Bates employees weaving bedspreads on looms similar to those used by the former Bates Fabrics.

These loomed 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 can request free fabric swatches at 1-800-552-2837 or www.batesmillstore.com.

Weaving with Jacquard Looms produces the finest bedspreads and coverlsts. Most bedding woven on Jacquard looms is imported from India and Portugal. Very few USA companies weave on Jacquard looms. One company, Maine Heritage Weavers, began over 5 years ago by former Bates employees to continue weaving Jacquard bedspreads and coverlets.

The Jacquard Loom was invented by Joseph M. Jacquard 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.

Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures woven matelasse bedspreads, throws and coverlets on Jacquard looms. These 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.

Maine woven Jacquard bedding is extremely rare. However, some of the best quality woven bedspreads have been woven here in Lewiston, Maine, since 1850. First by the legendary Bates Fabrics, and now by Maine Heritage Weavers. The skilled craftsmen and women of Maine Heritage Weavers began their trade at Bates and proudly continue their weaving craft.

Maine Heritage Weavers uses Jacquard and dobby looms to weave very popular designs including Abigail Adams, Heritage, Queen Elizabeth and Martha Washington’s Choice. High grade cotton helps to produce the soft elegant bedspreads, coverlets, throws and blankets woven. Custom sizes are available to accommodate thicker mattresses. Bedspreads do not fade and will not shrink more than 3 percent.

Matelasse designs are available in white, antique, linen, sage, french blue and wedgewood blue. Candlewick designs are available in white or antique always. Two-tone blue/white and sage/white are available for a limited time. The Bates Mill Store, www.batesmillstore.com, a factory direct retailer for over 50 years, offers free swatch cards of the Maine Heritage Weavers product line.

Weaving with Jacquard Looms produces the finest bedspreads and coverlsts. Most bedding woven on Jacquard looms is imported from India and Portugal. Very few USA companies weave on Jacquard looms.

The Jacquard Loom was invented by Joseph M. Jacquard 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.

Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures woven matelasse bedspreads, throws and coverlets on Jacquard looms. These 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.

Jacquard Loom Woven USA Bedspreads are still being woven in former Bates Mill Buildings in Lewiston, Maine.

The Jacquard loom was invented by Joseph M. Jacquard in 1804.   The Jacquard loom automatically controls the warp and weft threads on a loom by recording patterns of holes in a string of cards.  Warp is the lengthwise threads as the cloth is woven, and weft is the crosswise threads as woven.

Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures cotton woven matelasse [tag]bedspreads[/tag], throws and coverlets on [tag]Jacquard[/tag] looms.  These looms are similar to those used by Bates Fabrics and Bates of Maine, which were famous for the quality of their bedspreads.

Jacquard Loom Woven coverlets and bedspreads are still being woven in former Bates Mill Buildings in Lewiston, Maine.

The [tag]Jacquard Loom[/tag] was invented by Joseph M. Jacquard 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.  Warp is the lengthwise threads as the cloth is woven, and weft is the crosswise threads as woven.

Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures woven matelasse bedspreads, throws, blankets and coverlets on Jacquard looms.  These looms are similar to those used by [tag]Bates Fabrics[/tag], which was famous for the quality of their bedspreads.