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08-26-2011, 10:49 AM

#21

BrendaY

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A friend gave me a beautiful pink bed jacket that is made from chenille... I treasure it..

08-26-2011, 10:52 AM

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mlgrimes6642

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Does it have any value? Trying to decide if I should use it, and if so how to make sure I preserve it.

08-26-2011, 10:59 AM

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mariebaker

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bearisgray

Looks like part of a chenille bed spread?

my first thought too-

08-26-2011, 11:06 AM

#24

Yarn or Fabric

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That is absolutely precious no matter what it is!

08-26-2011, 11:14 AM

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Kitsapquilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bearisgray

Looks like part of a chenille bed spread?

I totally agree...I say it is a chenille bedspread!

08-26-2011, 11:20 AM

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Connie in CO

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I have a bedspread that was my mothers for a full bed.

08-26-2011, 02:46 PM

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mlgrimes6642

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I have since posting this been told that there is another bedspread exactly like this one for sale online. The link is http://www.antiquequilts.biz/199orLessPg2.htm
It still does NOT have any information on era or who made it, ect. So keep the info coming! Thank you everyone, this is a new area of interest for me and has been great to have such kind help and advice!

08-26-2011, 03:05 PM

#28

Muv

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Yes, it's a candlewick bedspread. Chenille here is material with an all-over pile, an effect similar to velvet, but made with a velvety cord, and more common on tablecloths.