Customer Reviews

New Directions in Chenille

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Holmberg's designs are fascinating. However, it would have been nice to have instruction for more of the items shown - for example, there is a photo of a really cute "Toddler's Hooded Jacket" but no instructions for it!

A really good idea sourcebook, certainly, although I cannot understand her fascination with watermelons.

Instructions are given for only two wearable items - this was somewhat disappointing (Her first book contains more).

There are some interesting techniques, but I definitely preferred her first book.

I enjoyed reading this book and it gave me some new ideas. I especially liked the discussion about making quilts from chenille since I am the Quilting host at BellaOnline. I think that it is a bit cumbersome the way the patterns are included since they have to be enlarged. I was glad to see the pattern for the asymmetrical vest and the jacket. They are both very creative patterns perfectly suited for chenille.

Outstanding insturctional guide to making chanille quilts and wearable art.

There are some nice ideas in this book but it isn't what I expected. I found the instructions to be a little bit long winded. It's a nice book to browse through however and doesn't give the reader an understanding on how to make chennille. I would still want to have this book in my library though I don't think I'd have to refer to it too often.

I started with "Variations in Chenille" and continued with this book. There is a section on using scraps between layers to insert touches of color and whimsy into the chenille.

Weaving fabric to make a unique pattern, skipping the chenille part on some prints to introduce additional interest and texture. So many new ways to develop the technique of Faux Chenille.

I took the book to work and showed my co-workers the different items that piqued my interest. I have them hoping they're on my Christmas list, especially when I was showing them how I was going to use the different techniques in the book to create a Christmas Tree skirt that would look like a Christmas tree standing out on a snowy night...

I don't know where she gets her ideas, but I sure appreciate Nannette Holmberg putting them into her books so that she can fire up my imagination and provide some much needed "know how" along the way.

The book I ordered arrived in a timely manner. IT was even better than I expected. I am very satisfied.