How It's Made: Martha Washington's Choice Collection

The Martha Washington's Choice Bedspread is the most iconic terry bedspread ever produced by Bates. Originally released in 1940, this popular design continues to be our best seller today! Over the last 80 years of...
January 24, 2023 — Adrienne Beacham

Meet Our Best Selling Made in USA Winter Bedding

Image Credit: Getty Images It's January in Maine, notoriously the coldest month of the year. Luckily, blankets are our specialty! If you're looking for warm, made in USA winter bedding...
January 17, 2023 — Adrienne Beacham

The Perfect Holiday Gift: Iconic Bates Bedspreads as Throws

We've been known for many, many years for our heirloom bedspreads, but did you know that we offer many of the same iconic designs as throws?You can expect to find...
November 16, 2022 — Adrienne Beacham

Are you Ready for Chillier Months? Reasons to Love Each of Our Blankets!

Fall is here and that means colder nights are ahead.  Are you ready, or do you need to spruce up your blanket collection, perhaps?  We've put together a list of...
September 30, 2021 — Adrienne Beacham

Bed Styling Tips: Featuring Photos from 6 Fun Home Stylists!

  Bed by @restoring_home We'd all love to have our bedrooms look as incredible as the ones we see in home decor magazines or blogs.  Luckily, it's not too difficult...
July 01, 2021 — Adrienne Beacham

The "Grandmillenial" Fad: We're Stylish With Every Generation!

If you follow emerging home decorating trends, you may have noticed a style called “Grandmillenial” appearing over the past couple of years.  Also called “granny chic” this trend embraces everything familiar...
April 21, 2021 — Adrienne Beacham

Terry Bedspreads: Heirloom Textiles for a Modern Home

Our most iconic style, Martha Washington's Choice, has been around since 1940.  That was over 80 years ago, and yet this beautifully woven terry design continues to be our best...
February 05, 2021 — Adrienne Beacham

Bates Family Heirlooms: Long-Term Care Tips

Here at Bates, we truly believe in making quality products that can last for generations!  We often receive phone calls, emails, and reviews from people who have owned a Bates...
January 14, 2021 — Adrienne Beacham

5 Favorite USA Made Home Furnishings for Winter 2021

Are you looking to upgrade your bedroom with a few new American made items this winter?  We've compiled a list of some of our favorite made-in-USA home furnishings that you might consider adding...
December 10, 2020 — Adrienne Beacham

Made in Maine Holiday Gift Guide 2020

It's getting to be that time of year again - shopping time!  In our last post, "5 Reasons to Buy American Made for the 2020 Holiday Season" we outlined several...
November 25, 2020 — Adrienne Beacham

5 Reasons to Buy American Made for the 2020 Holiday Season

The 2020 holiday season will certainly look different than other seasons’ past.  Our country has been hit hard by the pandemic, with no American left unaffected in some way.  As...
November 13, 2020 — Adrienne Beacham

Our 5 Favorite Cold Season Styles

Old Man Winter is knocking on our doors!  The crisp, bright days of fall are sadly coming to a close, with the dreary days of November rapidly approaching on the...
November 02, 2020 — Adrienne Beacham