Amish Doll Quilt

Why

Tuck your dolls or stuffed animals under this replica Amish quilt! You'll warm up to this colorful craft that's steeped in tradition!


Steps

1. The Amish people live near modern communities, but keep their age-old habits and religious beliefs. One of their traditions is quilt making. Find out more about the Amish and their quilt patterns. Each one has a special meaning or tells a story.

2. On white paper, sketch a design for your doll quilt with Crayola® Fabric Crayons. Will it be traditional? Very modern? Tell a story? Your design will be in reverse when it is transferred to fabric.

3. Color your design. Press hard to make a thick layer of crayon. Brush away any loose flecks of wax.

4. Cut white fabric that is slightly larger than your crayon design-and big enough to cover all your dolls. Color transfers best on fabric that is 100% synthetic or has a high synthetic content.

5. Choose a safe, large, flat location to iron. Make a bed of recycled newspaper. Cover the newspaper with white paper.

6. Place the fabric on the plain paper, face up. Lay your colored design face down on the fabric. Cover with more white paper.

7. Ask an adult to do these steps: Set an iron on the "cotton" setting, with no steam, and preheat it. Place the iron in one spot, press down, then lift and move the iron to another spot. Repeat until the entire design has been transferred. Gently lift design paper. Cool.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

Fabric Crayons or Melting Crayons—Melt crayons in a well-ventilated area. Overheating wax crayons during melting or ironing may release irritating fumes. Ironing should be done by an adult.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Fabric Crayons
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • white paper
  • iron (for adult use only!)
  • fabric (white)

Where & When

"Our girls designed such unique quilts. They brought their dolls along so we could measure the right size."
Tammy N., brownie troop leader.

"After a weekend in Amish country, my mother worked with my kids to make their quilts. What a great family project!"
Maurice E., dad of ages 5, 7, and 9.


Interesting Info

Did you know that hooks and eyes instead of buttons are used by Old Order Amish? Buttons, belts, neckties, sweaters, and caps are all considered taboo.