Archive for Chenille Bedspreads
Candlewick Martha Washington’s Choice Bedspreads
Posted by: | CommentsCandlewick Martha Washington’s Choice bedspreads are manufactured with the highest quality cotton at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine. They have been woven in Lewiston, Maine for over half a century.
Remembered as George Washington’s Choice, Martha Washington’s Choice is still one of the most popular vintage candlewick (terry-loop) designs. It is also woven in coverlet sizes with vintage pom-pom fringe and throw sizes.
George chose the original of this design for his bride. The original weave, older than Christianity, was lost when textile machinery replaced skilled weavers. Bates Fabrics had recaptures this weaving art and former employees continue this tradition at Maine Heritage Weavers. Many brides during the 1950s received bedspreads in this pattern. Throws, especially luxury USA woven throws, make wonderful anniversary presents.
Offered in white or antique, this chenille design is also available in coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe and bedspread sizes with string fringe. Free fabric swatches are available.
Candlewick Martha Washington’s Choice Bedding
Posted by: | CommentsCandlewick Martha Washington’s Choice bedding including throws, bedspreads and coverlets are prime examples of the finest USA woven chenille type (terry loop) bed coverings. Still very popular in America and still made in America, 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 luxurious 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 a prime example of terry-loop (also known as hobnail, chenille or candlewick) cotton construction. American Tradition is a lighter weight design and more suitable for warmer climates.
The bedding produced by Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., of Lewiston, Maine are some of the best money can buy. 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. Call us for free swatches and information on custom sizes at 1-800-552-2837!
Martha Washington’s Choice Woven Bedspread
Posted by: | CommentsMartha Washington’s Choice woven bedspreadsare manufactured with the highest quality cotton at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston, Maine. They have been woven in Lewiston, Maine for over half a century. Also remembered as George Washington’s Choice, Martha Washington’s Choice is still one of the most popular vintage candlewick (terry-loop) designs. It is also woven in coverlet and throw sizes with matching pillow shams in addition to bedspreads.
George chose the original of this design for his bride. The original weave, older than Christianity, was lost when textile machinery replaced skilled weavers. Bates Fabrics had recaptures this weaving art and former employees continue this tradition at Maine Heritage Weavers. Many brides during the 1950s received bedspreads in this pattern. Throws, especially luxury USA woven throws, make wonderful anniversary presents.
Offered in white or antique, this chenille design is also available in coverlet sizes with pom-pom fringe and bedspread sizes with string fringe. Free fabric swatches are available.
Terry-Loop Martha Washington’s Choice Bedding
Posted by: | CommentsTerry-loop Martha Washington’s Choice bedding including throws, bedspreads and coverlets are prime examples of the finest USA woven chenille type (candlewick) bed coverings. Still very popular in America and still made in America, 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 luxurious 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 a prime example of terry-loop (also known as hobnail, chenille or candlewick) cotton construction. American Tradition is a lighter weight design and more suitable for warmer climates.
Bedspreads produced by Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., of Lewiston, Maine are some of the best money can buy. 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. Call us for free swatches and information on custom sizes at 1-800-552-2837!
Luxurious Martha Washington’s Choice Bedding
Posted by: | CommentsLuxurious Martha Washington’s Choice bedding including throws, bedspreads and coverlets are prime examples of the finest USA woven chenille type (candlewick) bed coverings. Still very popular in America and still made in America, 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 luxurious 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.
Chenille loop bedspreads produced by Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., of Lewiston, Maine are some of the best money can buy. 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. Call us for free swatches and information on custom sizes at 1-800-552-2837!
Elegant Bates Mill Store Bedding
Posted by: | CommentsElegant Bates Mill Store bedding in Lewiston, Maine include customer favorites Martha Washington’s Choice, John Adams and American Tradition.
These 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. Terry loop bedding including throws, coverlets and bedspreads 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.
Terry-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.
USA Woven Vintage Candlewick Bedspreads
Posted by: | CommentsAt the Bates Mill Store we carry the finest USA woven candlewick/chenille bedding products like Martha Washington’s Choice and American Tradition.
Our favorite vendor of usa woven candlewicks is Maine Heritage Weavers. Located in Lewiston, Maine, Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures USA woven vintage candlewick bedspreads and coverlets 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 in addition to pillow shams and throws. Popular vintage designs including 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 available in two-tone colors for a limited time. It is also available in standard coverlet sizes and is the heavier weight of the two 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.
Woven Martha Washington’s Choice Bedspreads
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Woven Martha Washington’s Choice bedspreads including bedspreads, throws, and coverlets are prime examples of the finest chenille bed coverings available. Still very popular in America and still made in America, candlewick bedspreads such as Martha Washington’s Choice, Spirit of America, John Adams and American Tradition can be referred to as “chenille”, "hobnail" or “terry loop” style.
Candlewicks (terry-loop/chenille) produced by Maine Heritage Weavers, Inc., of Lewiston, Maine are some of the best money can buy. 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.
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.
Fabric swatches are available at www.batesmillstore.com! Custom sizes are also offered for a small additional charge.
Elegant Bedding from The Bates Mill Store
Posted by: | CommentsElegant bedding from the Bates Mill Store in Lewiston, Maine include customer favorites Martha Washington’s Choice, John Adams and American Tradition.
These 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. Terry loop bedding including throws, coverlets and bedspreads 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. Free fabric color swatches are available! Custom sizes are also offered for a small additional charge.
Popcorn Terry-Loop Bedspreads
Posted by: | CommentsPopcorn terry-loop “popcorn” bedspreads are manufactured in Lewiston, Maine by former Bates Employees at Maine Heritage Weavers. Maine Heritage Weavers is our favorite manufacturer of chenille and matelasse bedspreads and coverlets.
Blankets, throws and bedspreads are woven in addition to coverlets. Coverlets come in a variety of designs (both matelasse and chenille), including Heritage and Martha Washington’s Choice. These 100% cotton bedding items are preshrunk and will not fade because of their high quality.
Made on the same looms that weave the Bates style luxury candlewick (popcorn chenille) and matelasse bedspreads, coverlets and throws, Maine Heritage Weavers has design capabilities to manufacture specialized designs for corporate customers.
Call us at 1-800-552-2837 for information on custom sizes. Free brochures and fabric swatches are available at www.batesmillstore.com.
