mpepperm37

I read about "chalk board fabric" online but had never actually seen it. Picked some up for a summer sewing project with my 8 & 9-year old granddaughters and had lots of fun with it. Pics below: First is an 8-ish" square to try out the materials. The larger ones are 18-ish inch pieces. The girls loved using them as much as making them.

My only caution is to be careful of fingernail scratches. From manufacturer: do not allow iron to touch the fabric (will melt, I think). Also, unforgiving if you rip out a seam... needle holes remain.

tessagin

Heard about it. How interesting!

mpepperm37

We planned to add fabric or ribbon to hang on the wall, but never got to that. Another project for another visit

wolph33

how fun is that,I also never heard of it.

ManiacQuilter2

I had not heard of it either. Real cute for the younger generation that likes to use chalk.

Jeanne S

I have never heard of it! Where did you find it? Does it wipe off with a damp cloth?

auntpiggylpn

Yes, it wipes clean with a damp cloth. It is not machine washable according to the directions i have. I have some but haven't found the right project yet.

Cathy77

Great idea! I'm sure the kids love it, too!

Hmm...I might have to get some myself now...

decky

I saw a 10 minute table runner using the chalk board fabric and they also had the special chalk to use on it.

roguequilter

these are very cute! i made chalk board fabric books for my grdaughters two years ago for christmas. we had a wonderful time with them. i put their names on the covers, pockets for the chalk and vinyl lined pocket on back cover for damp cleaner thingys i made to wipe the pages clean with. it was a kit from nancy's notions & i modified it. she sells the chalk board fabric by the yard also. i plan to make a "scroll" next, that we can all three of us roll out on the floor and draw pictures together. other than smell, which disapated quickly, this stuff is fun & easy to work with. this pic is the books open showing the front & back covers. the pages were two sided. made of chalk board fabric backsides together bound w double fold binding. pockets w zippers. i wouldn,t buy a kit again...the materials are easily found in my sewing notions & fabric stash. and it's cheaper to buy the chalk board fabric by the yard. the mesh i would just cut up a laundry bag. there are also tutes on the web using old hardboard covers from childrens books.