Question about Olfa Chenille Cutter
 

Has anyone ever used the Olfa Chenille Cutter before? I want to make a chenille baby blanket & was wondering if it would be worth it to invest in the cutter.

http://www.joann.com/olfa-chenille-cutter/8298853.html

I want to make my blanket using the chevron fabric like in the following tutorial:

http://www.aestheticnest.com/2011/11...e-blanket.html

I've never made a chenille blanket before so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Interesting. I have not seen this technique before.

I have not used it but I had it demonstrated at the PIQF. It worked like a charm. You select the size of channel you want to cut on the rotating blade and run the size-specific foot through the channel.

When my sister was making chenille blankets, this is what she used. You have to keep a very sharp blade, seems to me that sometimes she had to change blades partway thru. You also have to make sure your stitching lines are wide enough to accommodate the foot.

I have the cutter and it was a nice tool to have. I did not do chevron, just diagonal lines.
i have seen pattern where lines are sewn 1" apart and I don't like the look of that as well. Keep them 1/2 to 3/4. It's a lot of work (time consuming) but so cute.... I have only done baby sized. Probably won't do anything bigger than that. Have fun...

I have not used the cutter, what I did is take an old cutting mat and cut off a strip to slide into the groove, then cut all the layers using my ruler and rotary cutter.
My only suggestion is in regards to fabric, no poly or batiks as they will not fray.

I took a class some time ago to learn how to make chenille blocks. This cutter was recommended. It is worth it if you make just one block. It makes cutting the layers of fabric a breeze.

I was thinking of doing that with some of my baby quilts. I saw the cutter demo'ed at JAF & it seems to work well. I ultimately decided not to do chenille for babies because it's meant to fray & a thread can cause Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome. I guess I worry too much. :eek:

My daughter made a chenille bag and used this one http://www.joann.com/clover-new-slas...mm/4693289.htm . It worked well and was easy to use.