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*Mary*

michelle142michelle142 member
in September 2009 Weddings

I saw on the craft board that you were doing one of those chenille quilts.

I just read the tutorial and it looks AMAZING!! Have you started on it yet?

I'd like to make one of these soon and just wanted your thoughts/tips on the process.

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  • maryandkirk0909maryandkirk0909
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    Forgive my block of text- I am on my phone stuck in traffic. But yes, I have started it. If you can sew in straight lines it isn't too hard. Well, I should say I have started the burp cloths that will be the same way, I haven't started the actual blanket. I just pinned the appliqued cloth diaper to the layers of fleece all the way around the edges, then drew on lines every 1" apart. Then, I sewed all of those, and went back and sewed lines between the 1" lines, leaving 1/2" between seams. I haven't cut them yet, but I did buy a chenille cutter (Olfa). I have 1 done and 2 more in progress, then I'll start the blanket if the Nestie quilt along doesn't start soon. I plan to finish them this weekend and I can AW them here too if you want.
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  • michelle142michelle142 member

    I'd love to see pics when you're done :)

    Let me know how the Olfa cutter works. I'm curious about how much pressure needs to be applied to avoid cutting through the front.

    How much was the Olfa?

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    Also, I would never have done this without that cutter. Talk about ruining your hands. If you don't want to buy one, I am more than happy to send you mine if you'd like as soon as I finish these burp cloths. I won't be to the cutting stage on the other one for a VERY long time because it is going to be an interim project while I do mother's day quilts.
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    I have tested the cutter and it takes about the same amount of pressure as a rotary. Also, I don't think it will be hard to not cut through the base fabric because there is a little guard thing. The Olfa cutter was $26 with a 50% off coupon at my local Hancock. If you're going to buy one, be sure and call to see if they have it first- the Joann by me did not, and the Hancock people had no idea what I was asking for, so I was lucky I found one.
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  • michelle142michelle142 member

    I'll look around for the cutter and if I can't find one here I'll maybe borrow yours.

    Thanks for the tips :)

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