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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

popcorn chenille

vintage hobnail milk glass pitcher
Snow is falling outside, but it's blooming inside! My hobnail pitcher and chenille bed spread are from a treasure hunt in Lancaster, PA.
vintage popcorn chenille blanket and hobnail pitcher
  I love the vintage look of this mug from Target!
hobnail style mug from target
My quilt had some small stains and a few tears. 
Mending /Stain Removal:
  • White iron-on patch on the reverse side of fabric mended the tears perfectly. 
  • Spray stains with an Oxyclean type product. If this doesn't work, then try method below.
  • Mix a cap full of slow bleach and laundry soap, then use an old toothbrush to dab stains with mixture. Use on white fabric only! Wash immediately in mild detergent on delicate. The stains came out nicely!
I found some pretty chenille blankets on Etsy!
Cat Nap Cottage 

Mom-n-em

Chenille robes
chenille-bedspread.com
http://www.chenille-bedspread.com/home.html

Stain Removal, Care and Wash Tips
Judy Chenille's Vintage Bed Spreads
http://www.vintagechenillebedspreads.com/home/STAIN_REMOVAL.html
Thingsyourgrandmotherknew.com
http://www.thingsyourgrandmotherknew.com/2010/05/how-to-dry-chenille-bedspreads.html
I'm linking to these lovely parties!
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  1. DawnMarch 27, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Perfect love the look, so glad you were able to salvage the chenille bedspread.

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 27, 2013 at 10:36 PM

      Thanks Dawn. So glad you stopped by. Should be perfrect for Spring:)

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  2. UnknownMarch 27, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Your bedspreads are wonderful. I love the white with the mug on the nightstand! So pretty. I remember those bedspreads and the chenille robes too. I had a pink one growing up! I'm following you back. Thanks so much for your visit, it allowed me to find your blog. I'm off to look at more of your posts!!

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 27, 2013 at 10:43 PM

      Awe, thanks Kathy. I had the chenille robe too:) Thanks for stopping over!

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  3. UnknownMarch 27, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Lovely spread - I just love chenille. Makes me think of the cottage I spent summers in when I was a child. Wonderful homey memories. Lancaster PA has such fun antiques shops - love the Mad Hatter in Adamstown!

    Kelly

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 27, 2013 at 11:03 PM

      Hi Kelly, yes so many shops in Lancaster! We found Shank's Barn the same day. A salvage dream. We picked lots of vintage keys. Happy Easter!

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  4. UnknownMarch 27, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Luv your white chenille bedspread. Hmmm. I have walked away from the stained and worn ones as I do not sew... but now that I see you can mend w/ iron on and a fabric patch.... I am having to rethink this.
    Following right back!! :-)
    Cheers, Gee

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 27, 2013 at 11:06 PM

      White is always much easier to spot stain remove, but when the fabric is finer you have to watch out. Even though it doesn't effect the color, bleach can damage the fabric. I w typically stitch small tears. The websites I posted had great ideas for stains on colored blankets. Happy Easter

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  5. Mandy @HKCHICMarch 27, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Thank you for stopping by my blog HongKongChic i am following your blog too! i love the bathrobes alot!

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 27, 2013 at 11:07 PM

      So happy you stopped by. I love the robes too. She makes them from blankets I think.

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  6. JennaMarch 27, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    I love, love, love your chennille bedspread! It is gorgeous and looks sooo cozy!

    Would love for you to link this up at a new link party I am hosting with four other bloggers: http://www.rainonatinroof.com/2013/03/give-me-goods-monday-1-linky-party.html

    Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 27, 2013 at 11:08 PM

      Thanks Jenna. I'd love to stop over for your party. I'll stop by Monday! Happy Easter

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  7. Maureen WyattMarch 28, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Perfect match! It's so nice that you put the effort into restoring the bedspread.

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 28, 2013 at 12:48 PM

      Thanks Maureen! I thought, for a minute, about cutting it up to make some bunnies. But it's still too pretty to do that:) Happy Easter

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  8. AnnaMarch 28, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    J'adore les chenilles...!
    Happy Easter !
    Anna

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  9. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda GMarch 28, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Love milkglass, and your pitcher full of beautiful purple tulips is so sweet and springy! Great spread, too! Chenille's are getting hard to find in our area!

    Now following you! :) Blessings for Easter!

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 29, 2013 at 3:39 PM

      So glad you stopped in! Yes, are sto find and so pricey. Some on Etsy over $200! Found lots of in exspensive scrap fabric for sale and some cute pillows:)

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  10. AnonymousMarch 28, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Beautiful pieces, great info!

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  11. Julia ForsheeMarch 28, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    This room looks clean and inviting!! I ran across some of the dishwear at a garage sale this summer and picked some up. There are some really nice accent pieces out there for almost anyone. I know our readers would love to see this, too! Our Weekly All Things Thursday Link Up party is going on now at allthingswithpurpose.com, and we would LOVE for you to join us with this post and/or any others you'd like to share :) Hope to see you soon!!

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 28, 2013 at 1:40 PM

      Thank you Julia. I'll swing by:) Happy Easter

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    2. UnknownMarch 28, 2013 at 10:46 PM

      I love those mugs too! Thanks for stopping by today...have a great weekend!

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    3. SewSweetVIntageMarch 29, 2013 at 3:21 PM

      You too, good mama!!!

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  12. .musthavewearMarch 29, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    Hi Michele,

    I love the milk pitcher with the tulips. Chennille is such a clean classic look, you've really done well with the room!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog =) I have just become your newest follower and am looking forward to more of your posts. xx

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 29, 2013 at 3:23 PM

      Thanks so much:) Shopping for pillows. Found some cuties:) Happy Easter

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  13. Chelsea @ Married Filing JointlyMarch 29, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    I love the nightstand! Thanks for sharing at Give Me the Goods Monday party! Hope you party with us again next week!

    ~Chelsea @ Married Filing Jointly

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  14. Art and SandMarch 31, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    I have my old white chenille twin bedspreads from my childhood bedroom. I have used them to back so many different pillows.

    Love the white target mugs - I will have to look for them. Thanks for giving me the idea.

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    1. SewSweetVIntageApril 1, 2013 at 2:22 PM

      Yes, I love what people are making with them!!!! Hope you find the mugs:)

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  15. Carlene @ Organized ClutterApril 1, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Love the chenille bedspread. Very cool.

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  16. OliveApril 2, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Love the chenille spread. The cup is darling too. I buy and sell vintage linens. I know we all have our own cleaning methods. Mine is hot or warm water and OxyClean powder. Thanks for the follow, I will follow you too. hugs, Olive

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    1. SewSweetVIntageJune 19, 2013 at 11:16 AM

      Thanks Olive:) I use that too! http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/06/handkerchief-party-bunting.html

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