Candlewick
I’ve been seeing a lot of candlewick bedspreads in the charity shops lately. And I’ve bought a few despite not really liking them (yucky, pastel colours) and having no idea what to do with them once I got them home.
But I’ve finally learnt to trust my instincts on such things.
And then last week whilst in one of those shops that sells everything I stumbled across some indigo washing machine dye and thought I’d see what effect it would have on a candlewick bedspread.
And to my surprise they dye amazingly well! So now I have no idea what to do with a beautifully coloured candlewick bedspread! 
Maybe I could use this coat as inspiration?
Thursday, March 13th, 2014 at 11:50 am
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March 13th, 2014 at 1:42 pm
I think bold embroidery between the ridges would look good. Fancy dressing gown or vintage type jacket!!
March 13th, 2014 at 4:37 pm
Funny, we call that chenille. I like the indigo, very pretty.
March 13th, 2014 at 6:26 pm
Reminds me of the ocean.
I had a candlewick bedspread as a child – it’s a very evocative texture.
March 13th, 2014 at 10:04 pm
I thought you had dyed it to be the sea, waves rippling. Go on add a whale and boats, make a candlestick quilt. Better than a coat. x
March 13th, 2014 at 10:10 pm
Growing up we always called this Chenille. I had a white one on my bed when I was young. I have seen them cut up and sewn into quilts and pillows. Most of the quilts I have seen are baby quilts. It gives nice texture. I also saw a pink teddy bear out of Chenille.
March 14th, 2014 at 2:27 am
I like how it came out in indigo. I have blankets like that but they are chenille. I use them for dolls and stuffed animals. Last year I did a bunny with it.
Debbie
September 24th, 2015 at 7:41 pm
Hello,
I’ve borrowed one of your lovely photos above for a story on my blog. Hope that’s ok. I’ll post a link for you to have a look. If you don’t like me using it, tell me straight away and I’ll take it down. I’ll give you credit of course, and post a link. Hopefully, you’ll like how I used it!
Thanks
Philip
September 24th, 2015 at 8:37 pm
Here you go, hope you think I’ve done it justice.
http://www.domesticatedbohemian.com/2015/09/memory-glimpse-candlewick-alps.html
Thanks
Philip
October 3rd, 2020 at 6:24 pm
I would like to buy a candlewick dressing gown