Comments on: Candlewick & Chenille Bedspread Upcycle Project

By: Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:08:55 +0000

In reply to Rita.

Thanks for the compliment, Rita.

And what a great upcycle. I’ll have to remember that, I do enjoy upcycling and repurposing items.

Thanks for the suggestion!

By: Rita

Rita — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:06:10 +0000

I adore these towels you’ve made. I remember I had a favorite sheet that felt like silk but was ultracale polyester cotton blend. They don’t make them like that anymore. The corners were worn. So rather than ditching it I repurposed. I made 4 king sized pillowcases out of a double sized fitted sheet.
Now I still get to sleep on this remarkable fabric. Cool, smooth, comfortable. Pretty fabric too.

By: lynn

lynn — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:33:20 +0000

In reply to Rebecca. Thanks for the heads up on the pinning issue. UGH

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:00:21 +0000

Hi there,

Cute project. I always buy old bedspreads. I have made many pillows and pillow shams from them.
However, I can’t “pin” from your site. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Rebecca

By: lynn

lynn — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:12:02 +0000

In reply to RoseAnn. Thanks so much for that tip, RoseAnn! I've never used WHINK, but will certainly nab some at the grocery store. Seems like a good product to have on hand. Have a great day, Lynn

By: RoseAnn

RoseAnn — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:09:46 +0000

In reply to lynn. WHINK removes rust spots like MAGIC! Just touch a rust spot with the liquid Whisk and it disappears before your eyes!

By: lynn

lynn — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:30:12 +0000

In reply to Carol.

Oh Carol, that sounds lovely. I can see it in my mind’s eye! I love that you used items that belonged to both your grandma and your mom to decorate! We have a great deal in common. I have a box of lace that my grandma purchased that I have ideas for, but haven’t done anything with yet.

Thanks for sharing your creative brilliance.

Hugs, Lynn

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:15:42 +0000

I know this was several years ago, but it fit exactly what I was looking for. I have a chenille bedspread that belonged to my grandma. It is very old but decent condition – a couple tears but enough to not use as bedspread but mostly still in good condition. So I used the chenille bedspread to make bathroom curtains. And I have a shelf over bathroom door I used the chenille there to have the wonderful trim and still had plenty for a couple of hand towels. My mom died a few years ago and she had a spoon collection and had a lot of jewelry – not expensive stuff but lots of fun things. I made butterflies using the spoon for body and the jewelry made the wings and antennas. Enough to make a “border” all the way around the room. (Very small bathroom. 🙂

By: lynn

lynn — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:44:42 +0000

In reply to Kelly.

What a great idea! I am sure it looks lovely. I still have some of that bedspread left and you’ve given me another project idea.

Have a great day, Kelly.

Hugs,

Lynn

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:28:15 +0000

I used one to recover an antique rocker seat…looks great in my spare room