I Sew For Fun Project Tutorial: Crayon Quilt
Do you have a fabric stash and a few hours to spend with your little sewing partner? If your answer is “YES!”, then this easy quilting project is for you. FREE! I Sew For Fun Crayon Quilt Tutorial by Nancy Zieman.
Tune in and watch Nancy and her granddaughters, along with friends, take a modern approach to sewing. Nancy shares her team sewing-for-fun experience along with many tips for a big partner, and numerous insights for involving a little sewing partner—all while making simple, easy to sew kid-friendly projects. Watch I Sew For Fun on Sewing With Nancy!
Crayon Quilt Sewing Tutorial
This “colorful” quilt is perfect to make for back to school. It will be a future “Crayons to College” keepsake.
Approximate Finished Block Size: 6″x 23 3/4″
Approximate Unfinished Block Size: 6-1/4″ x 24-1/4″
Approximate Quilt Finished Size: 28-1/2″ x 40-1/2″
Binding technique: 2″ wide self-binding
Supplies Needed:
1/4 yd. Fabrics A–F—crayons
1/8 yd. Fabrics G–L—crayon bands
1-1/2 yd. Fabric M—background, border, backing with 2″ self-binding
29″ x 41″ batting
Optional: I Sew For Fun Notions:
- I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins
- I Sew For Fun Wonder Clips
- I Sew For Fun Sew Safe Presser Foot
- I Sew For Fun 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge
Let your little kiddo choose their favorite colors for this special quilt. They will enjoy showing it to their friends.
Instructions:
Please read all instructions before beginning. Use the width of the presser foot as the depth of the seam allowances.
1. Prepare and cut fabrics.
- Press and straighten fabrics.
- Using a rotary cutter, ruler, and mat:
-Cut one 6-1/2″ crosswise strip of Fabrics A–F. Subcut each strip to yield a 2-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ rectangle, a 4-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ rectangle and a 6-1/2″ x 14-1/2″ rectangle.
-Cut one 2-1/2″ crosswise strip of Fabrics G–L. Subcut two 2-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ rectangles.
-Cut two 3-1/2″ crosswise strips of Fabric M. Subcut twelve 3-1/2″ squares. Set aside remaining fabric for backing.
2. Arrange and stitch crayon block components.
Arranging the crayon pieces is like doing a puzzle together.
- Create crayon point:
-Mark diagonal stitching lines on two 3-1/2″ squares, using an erasable fabric marking pen or pencil.
-Place a square on the 4-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ rectangle, right sides together, aligning upper and right cut edges.
-Stitch along marked line. Trim to a 1/4″ seam allowance. Press seam flat, then press seam toward background fabric.
-Repeat with remaining square on the 4-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ rectangle, right sides together, aligning upper and left cut edges. Stitch along marked line; trim to a 1/4″ seam allowance. Press seam flat, then press seam toward background fabric.
- Assemble crayon:
-Place 2-1/2″ strip for crayon end and crayon band right sides together, aligning 6-1/2″ edges.
-Stitch. Press seam flat, then toward crayon.
-Place stitched portion of block on crayon body, right sides together, aligning 6-1/2″ edges.
-Stitch. Press seam flat, then toward crayon.
-Place stitched portion of block to remaining crayon band right sides together, aligning 6-1/2″ edges.
-Stitch. Press seam flat, then toward crayon.
-Place stitched portion of crayon on crayon point, right sides together, aligning 6-1/2″ edges.
-Stitch. Press seam flat, then toward crayon. Block measures approximately 6-1/2″ x 24-1/2″.
- Repeat steps and complete remaining five crayon blocks in the same manner.
3. Arrange and assemble quilt top.
- Arrange four crayon blocks side as pictured below:
- Place crayon block 2 on top of crayon block 1, right sides together, aligning long edges. Stitch.
- Place crayon block 4 on top of crayon block 3, right sides together, aligning long edges. Stitch.
- Press seams flat, then to one side.
- Place crayon blocks 3 and 4 on top of crayon blocks 1 and 2, right sides together, aligning long edges. Pin. Stitch.
- Press seams flat, then to one side.
- Place a crayon block across the upper edge of the four pieced crayons, right sides together, aligning long edges. Pin. Stitch.
- Press seam flat, then to one side.
- Place a crayon block across the lower edge of the four pieced crayons, right sides together, aligning long edges. Pin. Stitch.
4. Finish quilt by adding borders, layering, quilting, and binding.
Tune in and watch Nancy and her granddaughters, along with friends, take a modern approach to sewing. Nancy shares her team sewing-for-fun experience along with many tips for a big partner, and numerous insights for involving a little sewing partner—all while making simple, easy to sew kid-friendly projects. Watch I Sew For Fun on Sewing With Nancy!
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Linda
This looks like a great next project – my granddaughters and I had a blast picking out fabrics and sewing the art caddy (one for each granddaughter). I think they’re hooked on sewing!
Bev Bolduc Aldridge
I have no little hands to share/teach, however the small quilt is perfect size to add to shoebox for Samaritan’s Purse out reach and the 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge would help me tremendously in all my quilt making projects. Many thanks to team Nancy Zieman.
Shelly Gabler
The crayon quilt. It will be a great way for him to bring out his creative side picking out the materials and putting them together.
Dixie
I plan to make the crayon quilt with my granddaughter. She will enjoy picking the fabric from my stash.
Teri
My grandson and I are planning a special quilt.
Ann West
The crayon quilt looks so cute. My three year old granddaughter will love helping me make it for her. Thanks so much for the giveaway.
Janet
My grand daughter and I are planning on making a pieced quilt pillow top that she is designing on gragh paper. Should be fun.
Lorraine Alves
Crayon quilts would be wonderful for the daycare center across the street from the senior center. Making these quilts would be a wonderful project for our senior center quilting group.
Dorothy Vesperman
My sweet 9 year old neighbor girl just got a sewing machine. She wants to make a fun pillow case with me! I can’t wait! Love her dearly!!!
Hannah W
What a fun crayon quilt! My daughter and I are still in the midst of her doll quilt project. She also has a needlepoint project going…
diane c
Can’t wait until my granddaughter is old enough to sew with me! She is only 9 months old now! Then we will make whatever she wants!!!
Ruth L Assaid
I am teaching 4 of my granddaughters to sew and have taught the two older granddaughters to sew/quilt. That’s 6 granddaughters in all! They love to sew with MeMe. We have made doll quilts, pillowcases, pillows, etc. and will continue to make these things. They love it.
Susan
My seven year old grandson is interested in learning basic sewing techniques. He picked out camo fabric to make bedsheets for his first project.
Karen Tucker
I am currently working on Christmas lap quilts for my granddaughters who helped me design the quilt. One of these days (years?) we might actually finish them!!
Carolyn T
We will have fun measuring and remeasuring the fabric before cutting out their pillowcases!
Susan L.
I would love to make this Crayon Quilt with my granddaughters!
Barb K
We have a “Simple Squares” quilt started in bright prints!
Suzy C
I will be sewing doll clothes to give as Christmas gifts for my nieces.
Chris
Though we only get to see our grandchildren 3 or 4 times a year, during our last visit our 8 year granddaughter soooooo loved making pillowcases with me for her and her younger brother! This time she would like to make a holiday pillow for her bed. I can’t wait…
Jan
Grandson and I will probably be doing a pillowcase.
Joyce
The crayon quilt for sure!
Cindy K
My granddaughter and I have a string quilt we have been working on-on and off for about a year now
Susan
My granddaughter selects an applique design and then we make a pattern from it. Fabric is selected & then a creation is born through a pillowcase or little handbag!