Child's Drawing Embroidery

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

Posted by The Cotton Floozy

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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.

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You Will Need (6 things)

  • Canvas Fabric
  • Quilt Batting
  • Wooden Embroidery Hoop
  • Embroidery Floss
  • Embroidery Needle
  • Water-soluble Marker

Steps (3 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Let your child draw whatever he/she wants.

  3. 3

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