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Can you believe 2024 marks a decade of Bates Beach Blankets?! Neither can we! What started as a fun way to use up extra remnant yarns has become an exciting,...

If you follow us on social media or keep up with our blog, you may be aware that last fall we installed a brand new matelasse loom in our manufacturing...

Have you ever wondered the best way to support the American made brands you love when you're short on cash? Sometimes a little can go a long way! We've compiled...

  New year, new trends! We always like to keep tabs on what's being forecasted for home decor and bedding trends each year to see where we fit in. Lucky...

Big things have been happening at our mill over the last few months! We welcomed a brand new Jacquard matelasse loom into our Monmouth Maine manufacturing facility, Maine Heritage Weavers. This...

We always love seeing how you incorporate your Bates bedspread, throws, and blankets into your home! Last month, we held a photo contest over our newsletter and boy, did we get...

There are so many things to love about autumn in Maine: incredible foliage, clear crisp days, and apple season, to name a few. Our personal favorite though - switching out...

Fall foliage in Monmouth Maine, current home to Bates Mill Store and manufacturing facility. Although we still have some beautiful, warm summer days left in Maine, August starts bringing in...

 Image Credit: Maine Home + Design Happy July! Summers in Maine are spectacular. Whether you're a local or just up for a visit, now's the time to be fully soaking up the...

June is one of the prettiest months in Maine. After the long, dark weeks of winter and countless messy spring days, June comes as a welcome relief as all the new...

Have you ever wondered how we make our annual Bates Beach Blankets? In this blog post, we'll answer your questions by walking through our complete manufacturing process - from the first...

It's finally beginning to feel a little more spring-like here in Maine, which means that we're all slowly coming out of our winter stupors to do a little house organizing!...