Louise,
My aunt gave me a chenille bedspread many years ago and I repaired it and used it for about four years in my spare bedroom I had done in shabby chic. It finally was beyond using after the last wash, so I cut it up the colorful sections and made baby stuffed animals after I ironed on light-weight interfacing to the back to stabilize the good sections. Even though it wasn't torn or damaged, I felt it was a good idea anyway, since the fabric was so old. They were a big hit with a baby quilt and a few gowns.
I still have some of the white sections left and have thought of making a puffy stuffed wreath for Christmas for my bedroom décor. I can't remember where I saw that done, but it was really darling with pink strung pearls and soft green velvet leaves.
Last edited by RedGarnet222; 09-02-2014 at 10:58 AM.