How to Color Quilts With Crayons
Quilting became popular in America in the 19th century. Quilts are often embroidered and different geometric patterns are sewn into place. Instead of creating a traditional quilt, you can color a quit with crayons. Crayon quilts are a fun way to highlight children's artwork. Quilters also make crayon quilts using their preferred designs to create themed quilts. Crayons add a special touch to quilts, and they allow you to display your creativity.
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Instructions
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Wash and dry the fabric without fabric softener. Iron the fabric to remove wrinkles.
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Cut the cotton white fabric to the desired size.
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Press a sheet of freezer paper on the back of the fabric with a hot iron.
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Trace a design onto the fabric using a light box and a pencil. Trace over the pencil lines with a fabric marker to make them permanent.
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Color the design with the freezer paper still attached to the back.
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Remove the freezer paper from the back of the fabric. Place the fabric between three to four sheets of paper towels.
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Set the iron to the cotton setting. Iron the fabric until the crayon no longer transfers to the paper towels by pressing it down in each section for 10 seconds. Avoid gliding the iron over the pattern. Replace the paper towels as needed.
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Allow the fabric to cool completely. Sew the fabric together to create the quilt.
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Tips & Warnings
Color in the picture again if you want the color to be darker. Repeat layering the picture between paper towels and ironing it to remove the excess wax from the crayons.
Brush off small crayon bits from the quilt to make it easier to set the colors.
Wash crayon quilts in cold water.
Avoid using washable crayons on the quilt.
References
- Photo Credit crayons image by CraterValley Photo from Fotolia.com
