I missed Fabric Chenille 101

My fabric adventures had not included fabric chenille until this week.  How could I have missed this fun technique?  I wanted to use it to create a small piece with deep texture.  I am happiest when I can be spontaneous through most of the sewing process.  So, when I was a little dissatisfied with the early result, I continued to cut the design apart and reassemble it on a new background.   Two fabric covered buttons completed the design.  The final work is mounted on a stretched canvas.  Size is 9" x 12".

I love the way underneath colors peek through.  So, I tried it again.  This time I selected a softer, lighter weight black fabric for the top layer.  There is a little more variety in the underneath layers.  I used a nylon tulle over a knit with a bright yellow pattern.  In some places the edges of the knit rolled up to interesting effect.  I cut this apart and reassembled it on the red background as in the first sample, but with less red showing.  I hope this technique will find its way into some Range Walker garments!