chenille quilts made from vintage chenille bedspreadsI'm just starting to make chenille quilts. I have so many nice left overs from making my robes and jackets that I wanted to put them to use. I use all cotton recycled chenille, no polyester anywhere. I use natural cotton batting and tie all the quilts. My quilts are definitely green and good for the earth. 
This is the very first of my patchwork chenille quilts and very pretty if I may say so. It has quite a few Cabin Craft roses and many other pretty pieces. I did this in more of a peach hue with a little pink and then darker colors in the same scheme. The large white pops add to the irregular texture and give it a real appeal. This measures a large 39" x 57 1/2". The backing is new heavy line white cotton chenille which was of such a weight that I didn't put batting in this one as it would have been too heavy. I framed all the pieces in a heavy pop corn chenille. This is perfect for that throw to keep you warm or can be used on a baby's bed. I didn't skimp on the size so your feet can stay warm too. Priced at 125.00
I always strive to make better (and bigger) things and that was the case with this one. I might never do a large one again though as this took me so long. This chenille quilt is done in pinks, browns, and some greens. It's displayed on a king size bed and just barely covers the top measuring 71 1/2" wide by 86" long. I also framed this one in the nice heavy popcorn chenille. With it I have done a pillow sham to coordinate with it for use on a day bed or twin size bed. The backing on this one is as pretty as the front being from a hand made white spread so it's totally reversible if you get bored easily. This has natural cotton batting and is nice and heavy. Priced at 350.00
This is the second patchwork quilt I made and is very similar to the first as I had a lot of squares cut in those colors. The two chenille quilts have similarities but are unique. It has quite a few Cabin Craft roses and many other pretty pieces. I did this in more of a peach hue with a little pink and then darker colors in the same scheme. The large white pops add to the irregular texture and give it a real appeal. This measures a large 40" x 57 1/2". The backing is a vintage light weight pop corn fabric. I did have to stitch up a small hole in the backing I missed when making it. This has natural cotton batting and is nice and heavy. I framed all the pieces in a heavy pop corn chenille. This is perfect for that throw to keep you warm or can be used on a baby's bed. I didn't skimp on the size so your feet can stay warm too. Priced at 125.00
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