quilting's tags:
quilting reads (1):
Who's reading quilting (0):
  • Currently, no one

Chenille is a tufted velvety yarn is known as soft or Imitation chenille.
It is not very old textile. Ten odd years ago its existence was not common.
It existence is not as famously known as that of silk or cotton.


The corporeal is smooth, mild & synthetic. In semblance also it is soft
feathery. At present, chenille has its own brightness with numerous qualities.
As chenille quilt is a kind of soft cloth with perfect look that’s why is
excellent to prepare gift quilt, bedspreads & lap quilts. In 1996 designer
Christine Bramhall also designed chenille jacket which later on became the
talking point of the fashion industry..


LIST OF MATERIAL AND SUPPLIES NEEDED:


*          Iron


*          International type sewing machine


*          Rotary cutter


*          Cutting Board


*          Sewing needles – International size
12


*          Rotary ruler


*          Needles


*          Stitching machine


*          Chenille – colors of your preference


*          Cutting Board


*          Fabric to make blocks, silk shall be
most attractive.


*          Pins – Glass Beheaded or plastic make.


*          Batting


*          Design for chenille quilt


Please follow these instructions:


1.                 
Pre-wash the textile separately. Ensure colors don't fade and the
textile doesn’t shorten. Then well dry the textile & Iron it later including
the sprinkle starch. Be attentive that the textile be completely dry &
dense with out wrinkles. Dry clean would be a better
option if you can avoid washing.


2.                 
More the layers and varied designs give chenille quilt a royal appearance.
It can be used in different ways such as an appliqué pattern or block pattern.
Place the base textile on the bottom & layer textile on top. Flat a textile
& pin the layers together.


3.                 
On every side stitch 5 or 6 layers of textile together keep away the
pins. Later on the stitches are to be detached therefore stitches should be
done loosely.


While using block quilt patterns cut the textile as stated and make simple
blocks as directed. Don’t let to slip from the mind to use the combination
of textile while through it with chenille.


4.                 
As the pieces joinsdo lining, batting and quilting as you would for
any other quilt. Better to ensure do not quilt above chenille pieces as it
looses it’s feather with the stitches on it.


5.                 
Put attaching next to the edges using 2.5 inches attaching folded
lengthwise. Be careful that never attach chenille. Always use silk as it is
permanent and stronger cloth you can also feather the chenille by moderate
wash drying with air blow.


Chenille is extent to use, as appearence can be swollen and
warmer than normal quilt. They also require additional care like any of your
precious things might require. These quilt do not ask for a wash regularly. 


Uncover the art of contemporary
quilting
instructions ranging from basic quilting to how
to make contemporary quilts
at http://www.quilthowto.com,
written by experienced crafter, Jennifer Walter.



del.icio.us Digg reddit StumbleUpon

Comment on "Beginner Quilting - Instructions for Chenille Quilts"

quilting (Click to add tags below)

(Separate tags using commas, for example: New York, dating, vegetarian)
Comment Anonymously

Subscribe to the SoulCast Newsletter To Receive the Best Uncensored Blogs About Love, Sex, Relationships, God, Politics, and More.


Ever wonder what people really think and how they really live?

Read about the real lives of regular people like you whose powerful moving blogs will make you smile, cry, emotional, and warm inside.

Your FREE SoulCast newsletter is just moments away. Receive your first feel-good blog by entering your email address below.

First Name:
Your Email:


You can unsubscribe at any time with one click. We NEVER sell or share your email address with anyone. Period. close