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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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

"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...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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....