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Pam Holland Pam Holland

Drawing on Quilts?

Drawing on Quilts can happen in many ways. Historically, blocks on Baltimore Album quilts were embellished with india ink to show details and capture signatures. Using a variety of permanent ink pens, pencils, crayons and paint, quilters can draw directly onto fabric to enhance applique blocks, create a hand drawn design for a block or add drawings to art quilts.

Benefits of Drawing on Quilts

  • Add detail to applique blocks or art quilts
  • Add details not easily added with quilting, embroidery, fabric or trims
  • Drawing on Quilts can replace embroidered details

Tools and Supplies for Drawing on Quilts

  • Permanent ink pens, pencils and markers
  • Iron if heat setting is required
  • Tape, super fine sandpaper or freezer paper ironed on the back of the fabric to stabilize it while Drawing on Quilts.
What I Wish I Knew When I Started - Drawing on Quilts

Combining DRAWING ON QUILTS blocks with crayons and paints is a way for kids to create art for quilts. Using a stabilizing method while drawing will keep the pens used from "skipping" and give a smoother drawing surface.



Drawing on Quilts Resources