Martha Washington's Choice | Vintage Ads Through the Decades

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...
May 31, 2023 — Adrienne Beacham

How it's Made: Bates Beach Blankets 2023

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...
May 10, 2023 — Adrienne Beacham

Storing & Displaying Blankets: 5 Ideas Featuring Maine Makers

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!...
April 06, 2023 — Adrienne Beacham

Ready for Spring? Meet Spring's Bestselling Made in USA Bedspreads and Blankets

Spring doesn't officially start until March 20th, but after a wildly snowy and cold weekend in Maine last week, we're ready for this snow to go! If you're also looking...
March 09, 2023 — Adrienne Beacham

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