Hey Dorothy,
I got this Betzina book , Fabric Savvy. For chenille, is says to tailor tack if you mark something, use an walking or teflon foot. Watch out for the nap! For pressing, cover the surface with a fluffy towel and place right side of chenille against towel. No pressing on the right side or you will flatten the nap, which will show. She uses a universal 80 needle. Hope this helps.