Mariah

Can anyone refer me to the name brand of fabric crayons that work the best? I am wanting to color an angel to be transferred to a large block for my Christmas Quilt.
I haven't used the crayons yet, so it will be a new experience.
Mariah.

Sadiemae

I don't use crayons, I use markers. I don't teach anymore, but I help each year when a first grade class does their projects for the carnival at school. This year I made placemats with each child's art and then the parents purchased them for a reasonable amount. This is an example.

debbieumphress

ANy crayons or markers are fine, even the cheapest. I use them all the time with my kids groups. Just be sure to "set " the colors when done. YOu do this by ironing on the opposite side to set colors. I have to pinch wherever I can with so many charity groups. Hope this helps.

Mariah

Am I understanding correctly that use just plain markers for fabric? Guess I was afraid the colors would run.
Must have dreamed that there are crayons for fabric. Hope so, as they would probably be expensive.
Thanks so much.
Mariah

Mariah

so you just use regular markers for marking on fabric? Guess I was afraid that the colors would run.
Thanks so much.
Mariah

Mariah

Glad to know that just the regular are okay to use. Glad also about "setting" the color by ironing on the wrong side.
thanks so much.
Mariah.

ToucanSam

I've heard from several other quilters that Prang crayons are best for coloring on fabric.

Hope this helps!

martha jo

I took a class a few years ago and we used Crayola brand. The secret is to use a dishtowel or something and press it thoroughly each time you change color and before you shade. It holds up fine. Works best on the fabric that doesn't have a finish that is used for dying but I have also done it on other cotton. Then we embroidered the accents and outline with Pearl cotton #5.

Mariah

I have heard the name Prang for crayons. Can you tell me where they can be purchased? We live in a small community and our choices are limited on most anything other than the usual stuff.
Thanks, Mariah

Mariah

Tell me if I have this understood correctly. The image is put onto the fabric, then in coloring, anytime you change color, you press it good. Then outline in Pearl Cotton#5.
If you were choosing a picture to transfer to cotton, how would you transfer it so as most of the lines would show?
Would you take a look at a picture I want to use for the center of a quilt? I am thinking I want to enlarge it before transferring.
You can pm me if you can take a look, or my email is;
[email protected].
Thanks, Mariah