Coloring on fabric

Let me start by showing some needlework done in the evenings in front of the TV.The first is an applique I started last year January.  These are traced from Lori Holt templates onto iron on interfacing. ( It was the closest I had to what she uses. ) Then you sew on the lines, make a slit  in the interfacing and inside it out. I then hand sewed all the pieces on. While I like the process.  I did not like the result.  I need to find a better interfacing This was too bulky. I much prefer Kim Diehl's method. This is a 12 inch block. 

Next I finished te 3rd 4th of July stitchery.  This is about 4 and 1/2 inches square

Next I am working with my co president of my quilt guild.  We have a cancellation for Covid for this month's speaker.  And although we are trying zoom, romote was not a possibility.  Knowing that this may be a problem I am making a demonstration in case we have another last minute cancellation.The topic I am working on is coloring with crayons on fabric.  There are many Youtube videos including Meg Hawkey of Crabapple Hill out there. So I thought I would show my process. I chose sunflowers as it is August.Here is my inspiration from Pinterest with a lousey print job on paper. 

Next I traced the design on a basic beige fabric using a mechanical pencil.I colored a basic light yellow for the flower and light brown for the center all over. Meg Hawkey likes to use white . These are Crayola crayons. I also ironed freezer paper to the back to stabilize the fabric. 

I then added more layers of color in varying shades, some golds, yellow oranges, and different shades of brown. After I had it colored the way I wanted, I went to the ironing board put it face down on a paper towel and pressed with a hot iron ( no steam). You can see and smell the wax melting and the color soaks into the fabric. 

The best part is that if you do not like your colors, go back and redo your coloring in spots with a new shade or even white to lighten it. Then iron again. It is SOOO forgiving The last I did was add some white highlights. 

Here is the final with some machine quilting to accent it. I need to purchase some yellows for finishing.

This is a good 6 by 8 inch size for the design. 

My other sample is much smaller at about 5 inches.   This I am doing embroidery work for the outlining.  I little more to go. The french knots took a while.