Flosstube Extra: Cross Stitch Chenille Trim Finishing Tutorial

In this video I'll show you how to add chenille trim onto your cross stitch pillow finishes.
Supplies I use:
Chenille Trim
Aleene's Tacky Glue
Sewing Thread
Pins
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I can also be found on Instagram at eastcoast.crafter
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[@dianehunter8681]

Your finishing videos are so easy to follow and I love them all. Thanks for all the time you've spent in their preps.

[@vickivasquez5610]

Again loving the finishing videos from a stitcher that doesn’t sew 😳

[@jeanna-slamminthescreendoor]

Team GLUE here :) but I did wonder how you would sew the chenille. Thanks so much for another tutorial, Helen.

[@diannekorber9425]

Thank you so much for sharing your talent in finishing!

[@janadachingwa9234]

Wonderful video on how to add chenille trim by sewing or gluing.

[@nancystitches9663]

Thanks Helen! Team glue here!

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

Thank you, Helen. Wonderful tutorial.

[@theresachucle5362]

Thank you for sharing your tutorial and I’m for the glue teams have a wonderful weekend and happy stitching 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩

[@anneleonas7813]

Thank you! Your finishing is beautiful!

[@supersleuth3161]

Thanks a lot for this tutorial and showing us the difference between the 2.

[@dk5755]

I’m so glad I discovered your channel. I love your tutorials and explanations. ❤

[@KimberlyL1958]

So helpful Helen. Thanks! 🍁🍂🍁🍂

[@tehandehness]

I am so thankful I found this! It is December 23rd, 7pm and I am frantically struggling to finish my families ornaments and I am SO slow and sewing. If you say glue is fine, then I believe you!

[@barbaradesousa9122]

Thank you Helen! Your chenille trim tutorial was very informative and helpful! You made it look easy. I’ll have to try both techniques.

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

Thank you. Your tutorials are very helpful.

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you for showing both sewing and glueing and how they look different. I’ve never tried either, but like the glue look so maybe I’ll be team glue. You never know. Thanks for taking time to do this Helen.

[@marilynferlitsch2003]

Your tutorials are great!
Thanks.
Marilyn

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Oh Helen, you make finishing look so easy…I am for sure Team Glue…best wishes ❤

[@paulettecurt-costa8902]

Thank you for another great tutorial!

[@gerryfix1009]

Great tutorial, as usual. 🍁🍁🍁🌲🌲

[@marlenebrown5105]

Yes, definitely a big thanks for showing us this. I am new to cross stitch and LOVE it! Thanks Helen1

[@mprude3815]

I am team glue. I squeeze my glue on a piece of wax paper. I then use a wooden toothpick to dot spots of glue on the seam as I add the the trim. Much easier than squeezing the bottle. It gives me more control on the amount of glue. Great finish Helen. Always enjoy any of of videos. Miriam in Texas.

[@helend.flosstube]

The toothpick method is a great idea!

[@juliehart7069]

I have done both, but I think I'm on Team Glue. I've never used the pins, so I'm going to try that the next time. Thanks, as always, for your excellent tutorials.

[@maryhavlovic2545]

I like both methods. Going to try both on 2 ornaments that I need to finish and see which one I like best. Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@sheriking4041]

I just love your tutorials. You are so clear and thorough. Thank you for taking the time in doing them for us.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Thank you Helen! That was exactly what I needed. #teamGlue -Carolyn

[@CLynne]

I like the look of both methods. Thank you so much for great instructions. I think I will try the glue and pin method first!

[@ellenmatoba1078]

Timely tutorial as I’m currently finishing some Halloween/fall smalls and want to finish the edges with trim. Chenille is a good choice for some of these finishes. Thanks so much😊

[@gwenk1741]

Team Glue! You go girl! You make finishing look so awesome and easy. Thank you

[@lorinicholas9139]

Great tutorial, as always! I'm Team Undecided at present 😉

[@christinaderrico5159]

Thank you, I have only tried sewing. I may have to try the glue method 😊

[@tinageorge8759]

Love Love Love your tutorials…..I’ve tried so long to get Lady Dot Grab Bags but have haven’t gotten any yet, darn it! 💚

[@wilmavandentoorn1728]

Thanks so much for sharing! I think I’ll try both ways!

[@cindygaudet1390]

Thanks as I have only used it once but so good to know both ways.

[@denisetaylor6695]

Thank you for another clear and easy to follow video on pillow finishes!

[@midgeh]

Thank you! I'm going to be using chenille trim for the first time and this is just what I needed! Team GLUE for me!

[@FlopsykittyStitches]

I’ve only tried team sew, so I’m going to try glue-you make it look so easy but I know it takes talent! :)

[@clarekalantar]

Thank you…I have chenille trim but have never used it. I will give these techniques a try.

[@edithknight8531]

Thank you so much! You’re very clear with the instructions!

[@jeantruckey1502]

Thanks for sharing your expertise! 🪡🪡🪡

[@carolynroden4941]

Thank you Helen. Your tutorials are always great!

[@carolomer4171]

Thanks Helen! I am going to try both ways.

[@patbarone4855]

Thank you Helen! I am TEAM GLUE!

[@raeannoneill8392]

Thank you! I usually glue but I might try stitching.

[@rhondapowers8711]

Thank you Helen !

[@amyabraham2056]

Thanks for the tutorial!

[@bethjones8998]

Another great video of info … THANKS

[@mariephelps356]

Thank you. I like the sewing method results.

[@susanaltman2048]

Thank you for the tutorial!

[@patbrown4435]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@carolynmiller0424]

Team glue for sure.

[@carlenehall2979]

🤗 Thank you Helen! The gluing is faster but I did like the looks of the sewn, although I will probably never do either! Take care.🎃

[@helend.flosstube]

🤣🤣

[@DeeAZstitcher]

I think I will glue the chenille to keep it more fluffy, and with the Aleene's I can reposition it a bit if I get a twist in it. The 2-tone color looks great. Very Nice! Thanks so much!!

[@MelindaInStitches24]

Thank you! Awesome!

[@luciabeaumier9738]

Either way, both pillows are beautiful

[@karinmonnich3310]

Thank you!

[@goldenstitcheruk6259]

❤just what I needed, thank you sew much 😍

[@cindytracy9707]

I believe the technique is called couching when you sew over it like you showed in the beginning.

[@sharonhendrix3864]

❤❤❤

[@beejayem42]

🐨👍

[@quiltma]

I want to try a block finish. 1 2 3 4 5.

[@maureenlopez9266]

Thanks for another great tutorial Helen! I'm team glue too! 😆 When you use regular sewing thread to hand stitch a hole closed or attach pom-pom trim, do you just use a 1 ply strand? I've always used 2 ply, but I don't like it. I'd like to use 1 ply but I was always worried it wouldn't be strong enough.

[@helend.flosstube]

I do use two strands when I'm sewing the bottom closed. I take a longer strand and double it so I can use the loop method. But I only use one strand when I'm sewing on trim. I figure I'm not pulling on it hard, so it should be strong enough, and I want to keep it thin so it blends in as well as possible.

[@katiecohagen1561]

Do you find the glue keeps it on pretty well? I’m about to attempt a pillow finish with it and I definitely like the look of glued vs sewn.

[@helend.flosstube]

I haven't had a problem with the glue. I leave the pins in until it dries and mine have held on fine

[@elainelarsen8453]

Just wondering if there is a wider chenille that could be machine sewn as a quilt binding…

[@helend.flosstube]

I've never seen anything like that, but that doesn't mean there isn't. Chenille isn't my favorite to work with so I really haven't researched it.

[@lizziejohns]

Chenille is definitely not my trim of choice. I used it once. Tried sewing then gluing and made a glob by mess of it. Give me Pom-poms!

[@helend.flosstube]

I'm with you, pom poms all the way!