hcarpanini

Choose a backing slightly larger than your top. Batting is optional. You can use cotton, homespuns, flannel.
My post used 4 preprinted Teddy Bear panels. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-132924-1.htm

Line up your panels so that all the print is in the same place. Choose several spots and put a pin through all the layers checking to make sure it is in the same place on all 4 pieces. (It helps to put pins in several places so it doesn't shift. Lay the top on the backing (and batting if you choose).
If using your sewing machine, draw a line on the diagonal at a 45 degree angle. Stitch lines on both sides the desired width. I used the Olfa Chenille cutter, and choose the 3/8" size. Once all the lines are stitched, use the cutter to cut in the middle of the channels. You will be cutting through only the three TOP layers. The fourth panel/layer will remain uncut.
Tip: It helps to cut the 4th layer slightly larger than the other three so you have somewhere to slip your cutter into. Otherwise you are peeling back and hoping not to cut the 4th.
Trim your piece and apply binding. Wash and dry.

If using the long arm, load a large backing, layer all your pieces and pin. Float the top on the diagonal and stitch straight lines.


Here is a great tutorial with photos. Any questions, feel free to ask.
http://www.aestheticnest.com/2010/08...ille-baby.html

tammy cosper

Thank you very much for posting this..Now if I just had four of the same panel! OOOOh darn....I'm going to have to go shopping again!...lol :D

oatw13

Thanks. I love your panel quilt! :)

Happy Tails

Thanks so much, on my "to do" list :)

Happy Tails

Here's a dumb question to start your day lol
If you've done a "piece top" that you hate can you put it as one of the layers when you do chenille? Or can you join pieces and still "chenille them"? I'm thinkin they're already stitched so they'll stay together but does anybody know the answer to my question? Thanks, Wendy

hcarpanini

I probably would not do the pieced top. Why don't you use it as the backing? It would be to hard to cut through the seams of the blocks.

kathymarie

Great tute....thanks so much!

hcarpanini

Looks like we like the same type of quilts. Love your avatar!

hudgoddess

You can "piece" your layers instead of using a panel, but this panel came out SO great! You don't have to sew, just spray baste. And don't do anything too complicated, big simple shapes work best! Here's one I did with a tutorial on the second page: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-122781-1.htm

3699quilter

I made one of these last year for a baby shower and the finished product came out crooked. The picture came out great, so I'm not sure what I did wrong.