joyce888

I'm sure I saw Panels that were sewn together in lines ; then chenilled with the bottom panel exposed. It was fall flowers on a back background.

I'm looking for some help.

Thanks in advance

Joyce

mindless

Is this what you mean?
Chenille wall hanging

QuiltnNan

I've seen that several times... love the look. a nearby LQS has one chenilled on both sides and is so very soft as an afghan

GingerK

I have done some small stuff like hot pads but have a multiple of a panel that I'd like to try. QuiltNan, how many layers do you think the LQS used to chenille on both sides. I think that would be a great idea for a two season wall hanging.

grann of 6

ShabbyFabrics.com has a great tutorial she just put out on chenille wall hangings/play mats. I am going to do it if I ever get my plate empty of projects. She uses 4 panels plus the batting and backing.

misschrisfrmtx

YouTube has a few tutorials from people and companies

rvsfan

I couldn’t find the tutorial at Shabby Fabrics . Could you please post a link ? Thanks .

grann of 6

Here is the link: The tutorial is on the right side of the screen if you scroll down a bit:https://www.shabbyfabrics.com/zoe-th...it-P66851.aspx

DJ

Comments on the tutorial link posted …

A tutorial I watched previously emphasized that the channels of stitching need to be on a 45 degree angle to the grain of fabric to achieve a good chenille. Just going from corner to corner of a panel will not necessarily give you a 45 degree angle; although hers turned out great.

When I did mine, I did not leave the bottom panel a bit larger. Leaving it larger is a great tip for when you start cutting the channels.

I drew my first stitching line on the back of the quilt so that if I had a problem with the marking coming out, it would at least be on the back. The rest of the stitching I did on the front.

I believe the chenille cutter is marked for the width of channels you have sewn. I used 1/2" I think.

If you truly want to avoid the possibility of cutting through the bottom panel, I think sewing a basting stitch all the way around just on top of the bottom layer would be the answer. The way she did it, I'm sure you could still get the chenille cutter underneath that bottom panel.

(Her hair issue bugged me!)

Chenille is great fun! I've made three wall hangings so far.

grann of 6

I used a Frixion pen, so that I could just iron it out at the end. I was able to find a spot on my walking foot to give me the half inch spacing I desired, so that I only had to use a pen for the first row of stitching. So far I made a test potholder. I have all the "ingredients" for a rug to lay on my existing rugs in my bathroom, just for a "decorator" touch. I just need to clear off my plate of projects before I get into this one.

Yes, her hair bugged me too, wanted to send her a barrette. But the voice of the gal at Fat Quarter Shop annoys me so, I can't watch her tutorials. It's like chalk on a blackboard.