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February 28th, 2010

Jacquard Woven Bedspreads

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

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

One company, Maine Heritage Weavers, began over 7 years ago by former Bates employees to continue weaving Jacquard luxury bedspreads and coverlets. They are one of the last companies (probably the only one left) to weave terry loop (candlewick/chenille) bedspreads

The Jacquard loom was invented in 1804 by Joseph M. Jacquard. 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.

February 12th, 2010

Bates Mill Store Matelasse Bedspreads

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.

Matelasse bedspreads measure 102″ by 116″ in queen size and come in a variety of colors and designs including Queen Elizabeth (Elizabethan Court), Cape Cod, Heritage and Abigail Adams (formerly remembered as First Lady’s Choice). Twin, full, king and sham (both standard and king) 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 and are customers agree! 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.

February 8th, 2010

Queen Woven Colonial Bedspreads

Queen 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 our site, www.batesmillstore.com .

February 6th, 2010

American Woven Colonial Bedding

American Woven colonial bedding including popular designs Heritage and Queen Elizabeth are loom-woven heirlooms by Maine Heritage Weavers. A company formed by former Bates Fabrics employees, Maine Heritage Weavers is located in Lewiston, Maine. The same location Benjamin Bates founded Bates long ago. They are one of the best and last USA textile companies around.

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. 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.

We offer free fabric swatches 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.

February 3rd, 2010

Luxury Woven Colonial Bedding

At the Bates Mill Store, we take pride in carrying the best bedspreads and coverlets made in America. Our favorite luxury woven colonial bedding are woven 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 Cape Cod, 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.

Jacquard looms are used to weave these elegant cotton matelasse coverlets and bedspreads. 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.

Heavy 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.

Free fabric swatches are available as well as custom sizes at www.batesmillstore.com.

January 30th, 2010

Jacquard Woven Victorian Bedspreads

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.

January 26th, 2010

Bates Mill Store Matelasse Bedspreads

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.

January 22nd, 2010

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.

January 20th, 2010

USA Woven Colonial Bedspreads

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.

January 13th, 2010

USA Woven Colonial Bedspreads

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 .