Northern Threads 
Whip up a super-snuggly Chenille Panel Quilt with this easy-to-follow Chenilled Panel pattern! Turn your favorite 1-yard panel into the perfect lovey or nap time blanket. You will need THREE of the same panel to make the front of the quilt, plus 1 yard of backing fabric. A helpful (but not mandatory) tool is the Olfa Chenille Cutter.
What is a Chenille Quilt?
Making chenille looks complicated, but with a walking foot and one special tool called a chenille cutter, it’s actually an easier way to make a quilt. It’s simply stacking multiple layers of fabric, usually whole cloth identical print and a backing fabric, then sewing parallel lines an equal distance across the entire piece. This step can take quite a bit of time, a lot of thread and many bobbins. Next is the cutting of each channel down the center, leaving the bottom layer uncut, then finishing with a toss in the washer and dryer to fluff the raw edges into a soft and cuddly layer.
Here’s What We Did For Our Quilt
Our sample quilt was made with 3 panels and backing fabric. The pattern doesn’t call for any batting, however we chose to add a layer of standard weight cotton batting for extra warmth and a more quilty feel.
Supplies
- Chenille Panel Quilt Pattern
- 3 – 1 Yard Panels
- 1 1/4 Yard Backing Fabric
- 1/2 Yard Binding Fabric
- Batting (optional)
- Olfa Chenille Cutter
- 505 Basting Spray
We Prefer The Olfa Chenille Cutter
Although the Olfa Chenille Cutter is not required for this project, it really does make the process much easier and faster to complete. It’s designed for both right and left handed use. The chenille cutter cuts through multiple layers of fabric like butter. It features 4-channel guide sizes for narrow to wide widths, and 24 new exposed blade edges, all with one click. The ultra sharp black, double-honed blade is never exposed for extra safety during cutting. No scissors needed! Foot protects cutting surface from damage.
Please share your comments or tips on chenille quilt making. We appreciate your feedback.
Do you have the lamb chenille panals as I would like them for an expectant parents
I am also wanting to buy the Lamb chenille panel. Is it available ?
Sorry, They are all sold out at this time.
If you chenille a panel with some writing will you be able to read the verse?
It would depend on the size of the text. If it was fairly large and bold it would be readable but thin lines or small text would be too difficult to read.