Onebyone

I wouldn't make one without the chenille cutter. The rotary chenille cutter doesn't work for me , too awkward and fussy to use but the round Olfa ones works great. I made a lot of crib quilts with chenille squares. Also the wire brush made by Olfa is worth it. It makes the chenille pop much more then just washing and drying.

GrammieJan

I made a "chenille picture" using this method a number of years ago. It depicts a couple of magnolia blooms and was pillow top printed fabric. My late husband built a nice frame for it using old weathered wood. I have seen guests in my home stand before it, staring. "Aunt Janice, how did you do this?" I don't remember how many layers of fabric I used, not very many I think.

d.rickman

I also have the Olfa Chenille cutter, and found if you are patient and take your time, it works well, just have to be careful when you start it at the end, inserting it so as not to cut your bottom fabric and as onebyone, the wire brush is also great as it make the chenille look much better. If I remember correctly I used more than 1 blade, it was quite a good sized quilt, so be certain to have extra new blades available.

Sewnoma

I just bought an Olfa chenille cutter set at the PIQF, thanks for reminding me! I haven't used it yet, I bought it thinking I'd make scarves for people for Christmas with it, but then got home, put it away, and forgot all about it.