Piecing with chenille
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Piecing with chenille
I will soon start piecing 4 patch flannel blocks alternating with chenille blocks. The directions give no instructions on needle size or seam size. The chenille fabric was difficult to cut and and wondering if a size 70 needle will be ok. Also I can't imagine that a 1/4 inch seam will "work". Maybe I'm making too much of this. I've never worked with chenille,
minky or fleece ("thicker" than quilting cotton). This was a quilt kit given to me. Never paid attention to the chenille
and worked on the flannel blocks. Got those finished and started cutting the chenille this weekend--each block
had to be cut separately (per directions) and I should finish this PM. Any help would be appreciated.
minky or fleece ("thicker" than quilting cotton). This was a quilt kit given to me. Never paid attention to the chenille
and worked on the flannel blocks. Got those finished and started cutting the chenille this weekend--each block
had to be cut separately (per directions) and I should finish this PM. Any help would be appreciated.
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I just took a close look and the fabric is so closely chenilled, I don't think I could manage it and I would have to do it with scissors - no clippers. But I will keep that in mind if I work with chenille again.
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I have made quilts using regular cotton and alternating with the chenille, did not change a thing. I used my same 90/14 needle and regular seam allowance. Didn't have to shave anything either. I used 2 different types of chenille one was regular channels the other was wavy. You can do this. Good luck!
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Thanks Irishrose2 and Ariannaquilts for the info. I know to definitely change my needle. I usually piece with a 70 but
will switch to a bigger needle. Not sure if I have an 80 but I do have a 90. I have some extra scrap flannel and chenille pieces so I'll see if I can do a 1/4 inch seam.
Thanks for the encouragement.
will switch to a bigger needle. Not sure if I have an 80 but I do have a 90. I have some extra scrap flannel and chenille pieces so I'll see if I can do a 1/4 inch seam.
Thanks for the encouragement.
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One of the first quilts I made was a chenille and flannel baby quilt for a newborn grand-daughter. I followed a pattern in a book of baby quilts. I didn't know enough to worry about it and just followed the pattern. Turned out fine. I would use a larger needle as suggested, though. Have no idea what I used at the time. I'm sure you will have a warm and cozy quilt when you are done. Hope to see a picture.
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One of the first quilts I made was a chenille and flannel baby quilt for a newborn grand-daughter. I followed a pattern in a book of baby quilts. I didn't know enough to worry about it and just followed the pattern. Turned out fine. I would use a larger needle as suggested, though. Have no idea what I used at the time. I'm sure you will have a warm and cozy quilt when you are done. Hope to see a picture.
Had a hard time cutting with my 60 mm new blade and couldn't imagine being able to accurately sew a 1/4 inch seam (not that I can do that with regular cotton).
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