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GAgal 01-27-2017 11:35 AM

Chenille Quilts
 
I want to make a chenille quilt using panels. How many panels do I need? The backing will be a plain fabric. Do I use batting?

Prism99 01-27-2017 01:40 PM

When you ask how many panels you would need, do you mean how many layers? And why do you want to use panels? Is this for a baby quilt or toddler quilt? I can't imagine making a large quilt with this technique. I do not believe you use batting in a chenille quilt; the many layers of fabric create enough weight and warmth on their own.

MadQuilter 01-27-2017 01:46 PM

I made chenille quilt using 5 layers of flannel and no batting. I don't understand the thought behind using a panel because any design will be completely lost in the cutting. Unless you have a lot of panels to use up.

QuiltnNan 01-27-2017 02:16 PM

here's a tut of sorts showing how to do this and the panel pattern still shows just fine. http://www.moores-sew.com/blog/cheni...panel-blanket/

Eva Knight 01-27-2017 02:22 PM

There is one on u-tube. I think she uses 4 panels.

Crqltr 01-27-2017 05:30 PM

I made one a few years ago using panels, I think I used 3 panels and flannel for the backing. It has been a long time so I'm not positive, but it can be done and it is really cute. I cut it on the diagonal so when it frayed it gave it a diff pattern.

GAgal 01-27-2017 05:37 PM

Thanks, everyone. Sounds like I need 3-4 panels for the layers and no need for batting.

Barb in Louisiana 01-27-2017 05:43 PM

I love chenille. This just gave me an idea for a new project. I am looking forward to seeing your finished project.

gramajo 01-27-2017 05:59 PM

You've all inspired me. I'm adding a chenille quilt to my list of "wanna do" projects.

QuiltE 01-27-2017 08:09 PM


Originally Posted by Prism99 (Post 7750806)
When you ask how many panels you would need, do you mean how many layers? And why do you want to use panels? .............

Actually layering the flanellette panels and then "chenilling" them can be very effective.

Try it .... you just may like it!

I have seen them done with five panels ...... and one they used seven.
They were so cuddly and beautiful.


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