vickiequilter13

Here is a link to HTV walk you through doing a Crayola crayon quilt. It is really too much fun to color a quilt. Had a blast http://www.hgtv.com/handmade/how-to-make-a-crayon-quilt-block/index.html

owlvamp

Thanks for sharing.

KyKaren1949

Crayola makes fabric crayons and fabric markers. Wondering if they're any different composition than the regular crayons and permanent markers??? Anybody know?

FroggyinTexas

You can't beat plain old Crayola Crayons for crayon quilt blocks. I have taught several workshops on this technique and my instructions are somewhat simpler than those of HGTV. But they both work, they are both fun and the beauty of it is that anyone can do it, which makes the project ideal not only for accomplished artists, but also for a grandma working with her grandkids or a Sunday school teacher working with his/her students. My daughter had her third grade public school students draw their favorite scenes from one of the Little House on the Prairie books and we turned their quilt blocks into simple tied quilts to hang in the classroom. This is an inexpensive project and you get a big bang for your buck. froggyintexas

JanieH

The steps are really well-defined.
Thanks for the link!

Janie67

I heard from a vendor at a quilt show Prang crayons give a darker color that lasts longer and stays brighter on tops after washings. Bought some, have not tried them but they are on my list of things to do when I find them in my sewing room LOL.

bobquilt3

Wow! You just made my Christmas quilts for great grand kids. I will have them draw and color pictures for me and turn them into a quilt! Thanks.

MothrNatr

Janie67 ....I have heard the Prang crayons suggestion as well. I have done this several time with kids. A coupple things that I learned....Back the fabric with freezer paper to get a better color on the fabric ( I usually used muslin), it also gives the kids the 'no color' zone. The more color the better. Make the color really thick and often times I would bring them home and color some more to make them darker. Use fresh paper towels for every block that you do and if you move it use a new piece. Here are a few blocks of the Girl Scout Brownie quilt.

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