We carry only the finest bedding manufactured in America. Located in Lewiston, Maine, Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures USA woven vintage bedspreads with the softest cotton available. Standard and custom twin, full, queen and king size bedspreads and coverlets are manufactured and offered with a variety of fringes as well as pillow shams and throws.

American Tradition, Spirit of America, John Adams and Martha Washington’s Choice are woven by Maine Heritage Weavers and are prime examples of chenilles also known as terry loop, candlewicks or hobnails. 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 terry loop designs. American Tradition is available in white or antique in a lighter weight than Martha Washington’s Choice.

Maine Heritage Weavers is one of the last textile companies in the United States weaving these luxurious coverlets, bedspreads and throws. They are preshrunk, machine washable, and fade resistant due to the high quality yarns and dyes used in the manufacturing process.

Terry loop “chenille” bedspreads woven in the USA are some of the best money can buy. At the Bates Mill Store, we carry only the finest USA linens.

One of our favorite USA manufacturer is located right here in Lewiston, Maine. Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures quality candlewick woven bedspreads with 100 percent high grade cotton. Standard and custom sized woven bedspread and coverlets are offered in a variety of vintage designs including Heritage, Abigail Adams and Queen Elizabeth.

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. American Tradition is available in white or antique in a lighter weight than Martha Washington’s Choice and John Adams.

Maine Heritage Weavers is one of the last textile companies in the United States weaving these luxurious coverlets, bedspreads and throws. They are preshrunk, machine washable, and fade resistant due to the high quality yarns and dyes used in the manufacturing process.

Bates-style Martha Washington’s Choice bedspreads and coverlets are great examples of the finest USA woven terry loop type 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 needlepoint effect that produces a 3-D effect through patterns of French knots, or uncut loops forming a fabric pile. Martha Washington’s Choice and John Adams bedspreads are both fine examples of terry-loop (also known as hobnail, chenille or candlewick) construction. American Tradition is a lighter weight design and more suitable for warmer climates.

Candlewicks 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.