#ShopSmall: Join Us in Maine on Small Business Saturday

One of our favorite days of the year is approaching: Small Business Saturday. Started by the folks at American Express OPEN, Small Business Saturday takes place the day after Black...
November 03, 2014 — Bianca Cloutier

7 Fun Halloween Fabric Crafts

Halloween is just around the corner and what is more fun than getting crafty and decorating your home. Check out our top ten fabric crafts that we gathered from across...
October 24, 2014 — Bianca Cloutier

BATES ON LOCATION | Rise and Shine Bed and Breakfast

Bates on Location is a new blog series that puts a spotlight on lodging in Maine. In this series, Bates Mill Store will travel to charming inns and quaint bed...
October 20, 2014 — Katie Cloutier

USA! USA! USA! Why Buy American Made

These days lots of Americans are looking to purchase products made here in the US for a multitude of reasons. From supporting the local economy to the quality they come...
October 13, 2014 — Bianca Cloutier

How to Make Your Fall Foliage Tour of Maine Perfect

In Maine, we’re pretty lucky to have four very distinct seasons and fall may just happen to be the prettiest – or at least the most unique for our state....
October 06, 2014 — Bianca Cloutier

How Bedspreads are Made: Finishing (Step 3)

Woven Bedspread Production: Finishing (Step 3) "How Bedspreads are Made" is a three part series that walks through the steps Maine Heritage Weavers takes to weave a Bates bedspread or...
September 26, 2014 — Bianca Cloutier

How Bedspreads are Made: Designing & Weaving (Step 2)

"How Bedspreads are Made" is a three part series that walks through the steps Maine Heritage Weavers takes to weave a Bates bedspread or blanket. It begins with raw materials...
September 22, 2014 — Bianca Cloutier

Top Fall Trends: 5 Great Ways to Decorate Your Home for Autumn

Arguably the most colorful of all four seasons, fall provides ample and endless opportunity for decorating your living space both inside and out. The great thing is, it practically begs...
September 16, 2014 — Bianca Cloutier

How Bedspreads are Made: Raw Materials, Section Beams, and Warps (Step 1)

"How Bedspreads are Made" is a three part series of photo essays that walk through the steps Maine Heritage Weavers takes to weave a Bates bedspread or blanket. It begins...
September 08, 2014 — Bianca Cloutier

Textile Terms Explained: Terry, Candlewick & Popcorn Chenille

From the one with the bumps to the towel-like weave, we’ve heard them all it when it comes to folks describing the Bates Terry Collection. We’re happy to take this...
August 25, 2014 — Bianca Cloutier

Vintage Style in the Modern Home

Here at Bates Mill Store we carry an array of bedspreads, many of which boast a vintage look.  Despite having incorporated more modern styles into our collections, our customers continue...
August 05, 2014 — Katie Cloutier

Must See Maine: 5 Great Things to Do in Maine in the Summer

Are you planning a trip to the Pine Tree State this summer? We put together a list of some of our favorite things to do in Maine during the summer....
July 22, 2014 — Bianca Cloutier