"There is a destiny that makes us brothers:
None goes his way alone:
All that we send into the lives of others
Comes back into our own."

Edwin Markham

Monday, June 20, 2011

Chenille Quilts

Have any of you ever made a 'Chenille Quilt', like the ones made popular by Fons & Porter (and others)? My first chenille throw was made shortly after the January/February 2005 issue of 'Love of Quilting' came out. I made it in a weekend, and had so much fun that over the next year or so I made a few more.






This was my first effort. It has four layers of flannelette, so it is somewhat heavy.







I made three more for Christmas gifts that year. My mom's is often draped over a chair. My brother uses his as a bedspread (sadly no picture), and the third belonged to a brother who passed away in November 2009. I brought that one home.














I have made a few more, as well. This one was made from Christmas fabric a few years ago.


I even made chenille baby quilts for my first two grandchildren.





Now, I know these are not real quilts, at least not the kind that have beautiful pieced blocks and lots of lovely quilting. They were fun to make, though!

Sandy
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6 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 20, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Quilts are quilts no matter how they are put together;) I haven't worked with chenille...I fuss too much to work with that medium;)
    Happy Quilting!!

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  2. ---"Love"June 20, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Those look so warm and snuggly! Pretty colors too! I've never tried chenille, but I love to feel it! ---"Love"

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  3. LiriopiaJune 21, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Lovely quilts, chenille or not! Such cute puppies. Are they yours?

    Liri

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  4. BethJune 21, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I tried once, but I managed to cut through the bottom layer in 3 places. I will try again though....yours inspire me.

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  5. canuckquilterJune 22, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Those look awfully cozy!

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  6. Marsha BJuly 1, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I've never tried chenile but these look so comfy cozy! Quilts are made in lots of ways, so these qualify as quilts!

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