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Matelassé is a French weaving technique characterized by a “puffed” pattern. This style of weaving was originally created to imitate that were famous in the South of France. The matelassé weaving...

It's the peak of wedding season here in the US - which means it's also the peak of anniversary season as well. If you're looking for a special gift for...

Every week, we get a handful of emails from folks inquiring about the value of their Bates Bedspreads that they may have had since the 1960s, inherited from a loved...

We’re excited to announce the revival of a true classic design from the Bates archive: Americana. Americana features a gorgeous all-over geometric star motif that is reminiscent of the patterns...

We are excited to announce the newest addition to our Matelasse Bedspread Collection, Dyer's Wynd. The Dyer's Wynd Bedspread features a paisley design that is both classic in its fabrication...

We weave thousands of yards of material every week and though most of our material is finished into bedspreads and blankets, we do end up with some remnant material that...

The weather is starting to warm up (a big finally! for us in Maine), and we're starting to transition from the heavy blankets, wool socks, and thick coats to lighter...

After hearing so many fantastic stories from Bates customers, we decided to create a new blog series that would feature stories from Bates customers from around America (and in some...

We're very excited to announce that we've opened a retail store in Monmouth, Maine. At our beautiful new location, you'll be able to check out and purchase all your favorite...