chenille white tiger
 

I've had a chenille cutter tool sitting on my sewing desk for a long time, and never used it. For some reason, I got inspired to try it, and here's what I came up with. My 14-year old grandson has always loved cats, and I found this beautiful panel of a white tiger, so I will give this to him. I have very mixed emotions about this technique: I got extremely bored sewing all the parallel lines -- by the time I finished I was thinking "I'm never doing another one of these!". Then, using the tool to make all the slices was really fun! And the finished product is pretty cool.

That is really neat. I'm not sure I would have the patience for a project of that size....

That's what that little tool is used for. I've seen them at thrift shops but didn't know what it was so I passed it up. Cook cat but looks too intensive for me. However, you really did an outstanding job on this and your grandson will be thrilled. (we love making those grandkids happy.).

Oh my gosh! That is fantastic! I've seen chenille projects in magazines, but this is so far beyond those! What a special gift!

A great Grandson quilt. It wouldn't be for me to do, I don't have enough patience. You did a great job.

That's really cool, I love how you did the chenille lines, it just adds that perfect touch.

Wowzer!! That came out fantastic, and you grandson will love it cause if he doesn't, I will send you my address!

What a beautiful project...I have not seen an actual chenille finish but yours is awesome. I’m not sure I would have the patience.

Great finish- love the way you did more than one direction on the chenille.

I’ve wondered how those tools work, thanks for including a pic showing it in use.

Rob

Wow! That is a big project! I've only done small ones like hot pads. I love how it came out. It looks like we are seeing the snow tiger through a curtain of snow. I am sure your grandson will love it.

When you use the tool, it looks like you are cutting straight lines. The fluffy chenille looks like cut wavy lines. I am puzzled.

How nany layers of fabric did you usE?

What did you use for the backing to give it stabilty?

Very cool.

The waves come after you wash it. The cuts are all on the bias, which ends up causing the waviness. I used 3 copies of the panel and just another layer of cotton fabric for the back. I saw one tutorial online that used batting also, but I think that would have made mine too heavy (and would have been a bear to manhandle through the machine for all the parallel lines!)

Beautiful. My only question is - does the cotton fray after a few washes? All I can visualize is stings.

That is amazing and your grandson is going to be so pleased to receive this.

I worried about the same thing. But actually, when you think about it .... you make the cuts on the bias. I made a drawing .... the dotted yellow lines are the stitched lines and the red lines are the cuts between them. There shouldn't be any ravels or fraying, as all the "raw" ends are anchored by the remaining fabric and by the stitched lines.

I saw almost no sign of raveling when I washed this.

Love your panel! It is like a miracle when you bring the project out of the dryer and give it a shake and see the wonderful texture. Years ago I made chenille vests and you are right, no shedding of threads. I made mine without benefit of the tool, but purchased one after and I don't remember ever using it, I should check and see if it is still around https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png

What a great use of that panel! You did a wonderful job.

A few years ago I became sort of addicted to using panels for chenille wall hangings. There are such wonderful panels available now to use as artwork. I have made 4 of them (2 spring-sumer flower prints; 1 Christmas print; 1 fall print for a housewarming gift). I have two "in the wings" (1 patriotic with flag and eagle; 1 fall). Can't wait to get started on them. I do use batting (warm-and-white or natural).

Yes, the straight stitching gets a little boring. The technique also works well for potholders, bags, etc.

Wow! double Wow!! This is stunning and I am in love with it. Your son should be very pleased with this gift. The amount of work you put into this shows off your extensive talents. This is so out of my league. Congratulations on finishing this projects. Just gorgeous!

So pretty - I can imagine the tedium, but it really paid off in the results. :)

Yes, It can be boring but the end product is so worth it. Love, love your tiger. I have made many in the past, all with flannel, with a lap quilt being the largest and the usual being baby quilts. I, too, used 3-4 layers but only used a panel once. They just get softer and fluffier with each washing!

This came out so pretty! I started one, thankfully it was small - bc when I was cutting the layers, I somehow caught the back. That took care of that... Sewing and cutting the layers does get tedious. Your grandson will love this. So snuggly.

Chenille white tiger
 

I made a chenille quilt once but I had never heard of a chenille cutter so I cut every single row, and there were many, by hand with scissors. It literally took 6 weeks for the numbness to work out of my thumb. I have since purchased a chenille cutter but have never made another chenille quilt.

Your quilt is awesome. I have never done that and I really like the looks it makes. Great work!