Quilt for Granny
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I am a Kindergarten teacher and I have a "Granny" who helps me in my classroom. My students adore her just as much as I do! I want to make a quilt for her but as a teacher I am so limited on time. However, I want to make a special quilt for her and somehow involve my kids in the process. I know many of you have made quilts for teachers of your own children or grandchildren. Therefore, I come to you for some suggestions. Any advice on a "simple" quilt involving my students would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!! :lol:
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Originally Posted by dakotamaid
When I was a K volunteer the teacher had the students handprints (messy job) put on squares and than she sewed the squares into a throw for me. I still have it, that was 25 years ago.
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Originally Posted by rebeccai
Originally Posted by dakotamaid
When I was a K volunteer the teacher had the students handprints (messy job) put on squares and than she sewed the squares into a throw for me. I still have it, that was 25 years ago.
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Originally Posted by rebeccai
Do you happen to know what kind of paint was used for the handprints?
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Alikat is right. The Crayola Crayon quilts are easy, not messy and last really well. Precut the squares, 8 1/2" or even larger and have the kids draw their picture making the colours fairly intense. I found poly/cotton worked well with the crayon. Iron the finished picture between paper towels to set the crayon. It actually sinks right into the fabric and doesn't seem to fade much if washed in cold water. I line dried it as I was afraid the heat from the dryer would disturb the crayon. Assemble the blocks with sashing and have the kids tie the quilt. She'll love it.
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