It's January! The kids have broken all their Christmas toys, its too cold to go outside and all you hear is "Mom! We're bored". So get out your fabric crayons, some fabric and make a crayon quilt. Supplies: Fabric Crayons - This crayons will transfer onto fabric after the picture is colored. These are available in our online store here: http://sunbonnetsue.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=420 White Fabric - I cut mine 10 x 13 and then trimmed it. White paper - 8 1/2 x 11 Fabric for the frame and back of the project - 1/2 yard or so Scrap of batting
Step One: The creative process! Sit your child down with the fabric crayons and paper. Let them be creative and draw what they want. Do not use lettering. The design is reversed when it is transferred onto fabric and all the words will be backwards.
Step Two: Transferring the design Using a very hot, dry iron, iron the design onto a piece of white fabric. Notice the colors are darker on the paper, a more pastel design will transfer onto the fabric. The original drawing is no longer needed. Be careful where you store it, the crayons will continue to transfer their color with heat.
Trim the fabric square, making sure to leave a seam allowance. I trimmed mine down to 9" x 12"
Step Three: Attaching the borders Cut the sashing strips for your child. Since I trimmed my block 9" x 12", I cut: 2 strips - 2 1/2" x 12" 2 strips - 2 1/2" x 13 1/2"
Sew the shorter strips to the top and bottom of the crayon block. I had my daughter help steer the sewing machine. Now sew the longer strips to the sides. Your crayon quilt top is finished and should look like this:
Step Four: Finishing the quilt Cut scrap of batting and a piece of fabric for the backing, the same size as the quilt top. Layer the batting, then quilt top face up, then backing face down. Sew around all the edges, leaving 5 inches or so on one side open for turning. Turn right-side out and stitch opening closed. The project can also be finished as a pillow.
ENJOY! A special thank you to my daughter Suzie, who made this project with me! She is named Susan, but not after Sunbonnet Sue! Her grandmother was named Susan and she has her name. Kim Bunchuck |
