Hello, has anyone made a crayon quilt on muslin squares? I want to do this with my pre k class and I am not sure how permanent it will be if it has to be washed. Would permanent markers be better and how would you set the color to last. If it is good enough we will auction it at our spring bazaar to help the school.
Thanks in advance

I have made 2 quilts with writing on them and have used fabric pens. They are very expensive ($2.50 per pen). Something in the back of my mind says permanent marker may bleed???? not sure. Don't know about crayons. I'm not much help.

There are special crayons made for fabric. It has been years ago but my Brownie troop made little t shirts for a baby. They colored on paper and then ironed their designs on. It worked fairly well and was supposed to be permanent. You might ask someone in a craft store like Michaels.....Good luck

(such a nice project...... :lol: )

I have Girl Scout sweatshirts made with crayons that are over 10 years old. They've been washed repeatedly and still look pretty good. The colors are lighter than they were originally, but still in good shape.

The girls also did wall hangings on flour sack towels. They been washed much less, obviously, and still look new.

the crayons are great--just make sureyou have all the loose things off the page before ironing and it does fad but it is great

http://apassionforapplique.blogspot....-tutorial.html

Here is a link to a tutorial using regular crayons on a quilt

Pat, Yes I have had kids color on muslin squares. I did it for a local kids club. and it auctioned off for $350. I ironed muslin on to freezer paper. and pressed the colorings with a paper towel over them with a hot iron. Elaine

thank you so much

I have used crayons too! I made a quilt for my sister and My kids each make a square using the iron on crayons. I would suggest soaking hte squares in white vinegar before quiltin (or washing) The tanic acid will help set the color.

I am sending a pic - the four corner squares are the crayoned squares on tthis quilt. I strongly reccomnend you brusj of anny "crumbs" as they gave the design a mottled look - but my kids thought it was "cool"

its beautiful. thanks