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Child's Drawing Embroidery

Stitch over a child's artwork for a unique embroidery!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/childs-drawing-embroidery • Posted by The Cotton Floozy

I like to preserve my children's artwork with embroidery. I let them draw a picture on fabric with a water-soluble marker and then I interpret their art, using whatever embroidery floss colors and materials I like. It's a fun collaboration, and the embroideries make fabulous wall art and gifts.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

I like to preserve my children's artwork with embroidery. I let them draw a picture on fabric with a water-soluble marker and then I interpret their art, using whatever embroidery floss colors and materials I like. It's a fun collaboration, and the embroideries make fabulous wall art and gifts.

Instructions

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    1. Assemble your hoop with the canvas fabric and quilt batting. Give the assembled hoop and water-soluble marker to your child.

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    Let your child draw whatever he/she wants.

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    Stitch over their design. Decorate it with buttons and appliqué if you wish. Rinse over the water-soluble marker away. Make it awesome!