Played with Chenille by the Inch?

I am wondering if any of you have done any experimenting with chenille by
the inch. It has been around at least a year or two and we certainly don't
me to miss anything. After checking instructions here and there, I see that
one "expert" says to stitch a piece of tear away between the chenille and
the right side of the base fabric. This give you protection from hard
brushing on the surface of the fabric from the mean looking little fluffing
brush. Then the tear-away is removed. Is this necessary? Is it a good idea?
Seems like some of this stuff would be a fun trim for blankets or sweats,
totes or tee shirts but I can see that they could get thinned or pill-fuzzy
from the brushing. Only the fun quilters need participate here. Those of you
doing an interpretation of Bach's Fugue in C in beige and mauve need not
apply (but are most welcome). Polly

I didn't make it, but my MIL used it for kitten tails for the
quilt she made my DD for Christmas. The theory was that over
time it was supposed to bush out. It's still more or less the
same after three washings. She used see through thread to attach
it, so maybe it was the stitching technique, and with the thread
being clear I can't see the stitches very well (do you suppose I
need bifocals?). The chenille is over a solid and I don't see
any brush marks from brushing at it, but I don't know if she did
or not.

She also wrote DD's name across the top in chenille letters. Too
cute The quilt is an attic windows with a different kitten in
each window, watching butterflies flying outside. She
accidentally cut the top so had to appliqué a butterfly over it,
and liked it so much she gave several of the kittens a bug DD
just loves it. Another thing MIL did that I hadn't done is use
polar fleece for the backing, and not use batting. Since we're
in Florida I always thought that it would be too hot for the kids
to use, but the kids love their quilts.

She did


"Polly Esther" wrote in message
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I am wondering if any of you have done any experimenting with
chenille by
the inch. It has been around at least a year or two and we
certainly don't
me to miss anything. After checking instructions here and
there, I see that
one "expert" says to stitch a piece of tear away between the
chenille and
the right side of the base fabric. This give you protection
from hard
brushing on the surface of the fabric from the mean looking
little fluffing
brush. Then the tear-away is removed. Is this necessary? Is it
a good idea?
Seems like some of this stuff would be a fun trim for blankets
or sweats,
totes or tee shirts but I can see that they could get thinned
or pill-fuzzy
from the brushing. Only the fun quilters need participate here.
Those of you
doing an interpretation of Bach's Fugue in C in beige and mauve
need not
apply (but are most welcome). Polly

saw an episode on Simply Quilts last week on that stuff. looked cute used on
bugs and butterflys, caterpillars, etc.
jeanne
--
http://community.webshots.com/user/nzlstar
real reply is san-fran at ihug dot co dot nz


"Polly Esther" wrote...
I am wondering if any of you have done any experimenting with chenille by
the inch. It has been around at least a year or two and we certainly don't
me to miss anything. After checking instructions here and there, I see that
one "expert" says to stitch a piece of tear away between the chenille and
the right side of the base fabric. This give you protection from hard
brushing on the surface of the fabric from the mean looking little fluffing
brush. Then the tear-away is removed. Is this necessary? Is it a good idea?
Seems like some of this stuff would be a fun trim for blankets or sweats,
totes or tee shirts but I can see that they could get thinned or pill-fuzzy
from the brushing. Only the fun quilters need participate here. Those of you
doing an interpretation of Bach's Fugue in C in beige and mauve need not
apply (but are most welcome). Polly

Chenille kitty tails sounds precious. I will remember that. Polly

"Piper" wrote in message
...
I didn't make it, but my MIL used it for kitten tails for the
quilt she made my DD for Christmas. The theory was that over
time it was supposed to bush out. It's still more or less the
same after three washings. She used see through thread to attach
it, so maybe it was the stitching technique, and with the thread
being clear I can't see the stitches very well (do you suppose I
need bifocals?). The chenille is over a solid and I don't see
any brush marks from brushing at it, but I don't know if she did
or not.

She also wrote DD's name across the top in chenille letters. Too
cute The quilt is an attic windows with a different kitten in
each window, watching butterflies flying outside. She
accidentally cut the top so had to appliqué a butterfly over it,
and liked it so much she gave several of the kittens a bug DD
just loves it. Another thing MIL did that I hadn't done is use
polar fleece for the backing, and not use batting. Since we're
in Florida I always thought that it would be too hot for the kids
to use, but the kids love their quilts.

She did


"Polly Esther" wrote in message
ink.net...
I am wondering if any of you have done any experimenting with
chenille by
the inch. It has been around at least a year or two and we
certainly don't
me to miss anything. After checking instructions here and
there, I see that
one "expert" says to stitch a piece of tear away between the
chenille and
the right side of the base fabric. This give you protection
from hard
brushing on the surface of the fabric from the mean looking
little fluffing
brush. Then the tear-away is removed. Is this necessary? Is it
a good idea?
Seems like some of this stuff would be a fun trim for blankets
or sweats,
totes or tee shirts but I can see that they could get thinned
or pill-fuzzy
from the brushing. Only the fun quilters need participate here.
Those of you
doing an interpretation of Bach's Fugue in C in beige and mauve
need not
apply (but are most welcome). Polly

Ohh, I hate missing that. My Chicken Little quilt would really enjoy a fuzzy
bug or two. Polly

"nzl*" wrote in message
...
saw an episode on Simply Quilts last week on that stuff. looked cute used
on
bugs and butterflys, caterpillars, etc.
jeanne
--
http://community.webshots.com/user/nzlstar
real reply is san-fran at ihug dot co dot nz


"Polly Esther" wrote...
I am wondering if any of you have done any experimenting with chenille by
the inch. It has been around at least a year or two and we certainly don't
me to miss anything. After checking instructions here and there, I see
that
one "expert" says to stitch a piece of tear away between the chenille and
the right side of the base fabric. This give you protection from hard
brushing on the surface of the fabric from the mean looking little
fluffing
brush. Then the tear-away is removed. Is this necessary? Is it a good
idea?
Seems like some of this stuff would be a fun trim for blankets or sweats,
totes or tee shirts but I can see that they could get thinned or
pill-fuzzy
from the brushing. Only the fun quilters need participate here. Those of
you
doing an interpretation of Bach's Fugue in C in beige and mauve need not
apply (but are most welcome). Polly

I used it on a recent QM project, "Bugs and Blossoms" in the Spring
All Time Favorites issue. It is used in the flower stems and also the
bug bodies & snail shells on the quilt. If you follow the directions on
the package you should get pretty good results. Chenille by the Inch
has accessories available ( a ruler to cut the strips, and also a stiff
plastic brush to fluff the strips after sewing). One of the suggestions
that made a difference to me was to dampen the strips just before
brushing/fluffing, the fibers separated much easier than when I tryed to
brush it dry. Also, since my hands just don't have the strength needed
to operate the brush with sufficient pressure I used my fingernails,
that worked really great for me!
Fabric Cafe is the manufacturer's website that has instructions - go to
http://www.fabriccafe.com/ click on the Just click on "Our Products"
in the list on the top, then select "Chenille By The Inch"





"Polly Esther" wrote in message
ink.net...
I am wondering if any of you have done any experimenting with chenille by
the inch. It has been around at least a year or two and we certainly don't
me to miss anything. After checking instructions here and there, I see that
one "expert" says to stitch a piece of tear away between the chenille and
the right side of the base fabric. This give you protection from hard
brushing on the surface of the fabric from the mean looking little fluffing
brush. Then the tear-away is removed. Is this necessary? Is it a good idea?
Seems like some of this stuff would be a fun trim for blankets or sweats,
totes or tee shirts but I can see that they could get thinned or pill-fuzzy
from the brushing. Only the fun quilters need participate here. Those of you
doing an interpretation of Bach's Fugue in C in beige and mauve need not
apply (but are most welcome). Polly

Thank you Mickie. I saw just last week a bit of your work. Blazing Tulips in
Quiltmaker May/June 04. I really thought they should have put on the cover
of the magazine "Quilting by rctq's Mickie Swall". After all, we like to see
our members' exquisite stitching shown great respect and appreciation. Polly

"..Mickie Swall.." wrote in message
...
I used it on a recent QM project, "Bugs and Blossoms" in the Spring
All Time Favorites issue. It is used in the flower stems and also the
bug bodies & snail shells on the quilt. If you follow the directions on
the package you should get pretty good results. Chenille by the Inch
has accessories available ( a ruler to cut the strips, and also a stiff
plastic brush to fluff the strips after sewing). One of the suggestions
that made a difference to me was to dampen the strips just before
brushing/fluffing, the fibers separated much easier than when I tryed to
brush it dry. Also, since my hands just don't have the strength needed
to operate the brush with sufficient pressure I used my fingernails,
that worked really great for me!
Fabric Cafe is the manufacturer's website that has instructions - go to
http://www.fabriccafe.com/ click on the Just click on "Our Products"
in the list on the top, then select "Chenille By The Inch"





"Polly Esther" wrote in message
ink.net...
I am wondering if any of you have done any experimenting with chenille
by
the inch. It has been around at least a year or two and we certainly
don't
me to miss anything. After checking instructions here and there, I see
that
one "expert" says to stitch a piece of tear away between the chenille
and
the right side of the base fabric. This give you protection from hard
brushing on the surface of the fabric from the mean looking little
fluffing
brush. Then the tear-away is removed. Is this necessary? Is it a good
idea?
Seems like some of this stuff would be a fun trim for blankets or
sweats,
totes or tee shirts but I can see that they could get thinned or
pill-fuzzy
from the brushing. Only the fun quilters need participate here. Those of
you
doing an interpretation of Bach's Fugue in C in beige and mauve need not
apply (but are most welcome). Polly

Thanks for the link Mickie! Looks interesting ... looks fun. BUT also
looks pricey. One could make the same strips for way way less money. An
eighth yard could be cut into 4 one inch strips, stacked, seamed and
used in the same fashion ....... for way less money. I am not sure how
many layers are in the Chenille by the Inch (C) product though.

TTFN, PAT in warm, sunny, beautiful VA/USA

...Mickie Swall.. wrote:
I used it on a recent QM project, "Bugs and Blossoms" in the Spring
All Time Favorites issue. It is used in the flower stems and also the
bug bodies & snail shells on the quilt. If you follow the directions on
the package you should get pretty good results. Chenille by the Inch
has accessories available ( a ruler to cut the strips, and also a stiff
plastic brush to fluff the strips after sewing). One of the suggestions
that made a difference to me was to dampen the strips just before
brushing/fluffing, the fibers separated much easier than when I tryed to
brush it dry. Also, since my hands just don't have the strength needed
to operate the brush with sufficient pressure I used my fingernails,
that worked really great for me!
Fabric Cafe is the manufacturer's website that has instructions - go to
http://www.fabriccafe.com/ click on the Just click on "Our Products"
in the list on the top, then select "Chenille By The Inch"

Chenille by the Inch is a great accent giving a quilt a third
dimension. The tear away idea is good if the base fabric is flannel
but wouldn't be needed on regular cotton. For those who want to make
their own remember that the fabric must be cut on the bias in order to
fray properly. Chenille by the Inch is made with bias strips.

I have used it and demonstrated it at our local quilt show. It is a
novelty item but a fun one. It makes a very simple quilt special by
giving it that third dimension.

I must be honest and tell you that I have a connection to the company.
The owners are old friends of mine. Friendship or not I wouldn't
recommend the product if I didn't think it was great.

Susan Price
On Thu, 22 Apr 2004 01:08:13 GMT, "Polly Esther"
wrote:

I am wondering if any of you have done any experimenting with chenille by
the inch. It has been around at least a year or two and we certainly don't
me to miss anything. After checking instructions here and there, I see that
one "expert" says to stitch a piece of tear away between the chenille and
the right side of the base fabric. This give you protection from hard
brushing on the surface of the fabric from the mean looking little fluffing
brush. Then the tear-away is removed. Is this necessary? Is it a good idea?
Seems like some of this stuff would be a fun trim for blankets or sweats,
totes or tee shirts but I can see that they could get thinned or pill-fuzzy
from the brushing. Only the fun quilters need participate here. Those of you
doing an interpretation of Bach's Fugue in C in beige and mauve need not
apply (but are most welcome). Polly