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What's Growing in the Monmouth Community Garden?
Wow! August already?! How did that happen? The Monmouth Community Garden is about ready to burst for it's 4th consecutive year. Located on the fertile lawn of the Bates Mill...
Planning a Visit to the Bates Mill Store in Maine? Consider adding these 7 local spots to your itinerary.
We love welcoming our many visitors that make the trip to Maine during the summer! If you're planning on making the trip up to our small town of Monmouth, we...
Bates Bedspreads at French's Point
We love catering to the hospitality industry and, dare we say, our fans in the hospitality industry love working with us too. The design, durability and generous sizing of our...
Bates at the Maine Innovation Expo 2018
We were recently invited to participate in the Maine Innovation Expo hosted by Museum LA at our original home, the Bates Mill in Lewiston. The expo was a fantastic event...
Celebrate the Unofficial Start of Summer: 5 Fun Activities for Memorial Day Weekend in Maine
Memorial Day is just around the corner and that means the unofficial start of summer in Maine! The snow is gone (finally!), and we're ready for some fun in the...
Weaving 101: Handweaving Fun on a Table Loom
Before any of our products can be manufactured and sold, they have to be designed and sampled. This process is incredibly labor intensive, but it's also exciting and rewarding. Our...
Mother's Day: Made in USA Throws for Every Kind of Mother
Mother's Day is just around the corner (Sunday, May 13th)! Whether your Mom loves a classic design that reminds her of her childhood or a more modern design that fits in...
Spring & Summer's Favorite Bedding: Cotton Bedding
It's that time of the year when the temperatures start to warm, and we're looking for ways to stay cool and comfortable through the night. While winter loves wool, everyone...
5 Tips to Prep Your House for Spring
Spring is officially upon us and we are very excited for the weather to start warming up and for the buds to begin blooming. After a long winter stuck inside,...
Coverlet versus Quilt: What's the Difference?
We get lots of questions from customers about the difference between our woven coverlets and traditional quilts. In this blog post, we're going to explore the differences between these two popular bedding options and...
How to Pair Colors and Textures to Make Your Bedroom Yours
When decorating a bedroom, it’s important to keep the purpose of the space in mind - it’s a place to sleep. It’s also important, however, to decorate the room in...
3 Fun Christmas Traditions & Where They Came From
With just days to go until Christmas, we thought it'd be fun to learn more about where some of our favorite traditions come from. From the stockings on the fireplace...