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  • Crayons are an inexpensive, easy to aquire, and beautiful art tool for all ages. When we think of crayons, we tend to think of coloring books and paper, but did you know that you can use crayons on fabric?
    With a little bit of work, prepping the fabric and then heatsetting the image you can create images to use in stitching projects. Make a custom patch, or create specifically colored images to use in your sewing projects.
    Slow stitching is a captivating craft that allows you to immerse yourself in the soothing rhythm of hand-stitching, creating exquisite textile art at your own unhurried pace. In this guide, we will explore the world of slow stitching and provide you with valuable tips and techniques to enhance your "slow stitching" journey.
    Understanding the Essence of Slow Stitching
    "Slow stitching" is more than just a keyword; it's a mindful and deliberate approach to crafting. This method emphasizes taking your time, enjoying the process, and savoring every stitch. It's about reconnecting with the age-old art of hand embroidery, sashiko, and visible mending. Let's delve deeper into how you can make the most of your slow stitching experience.
    Selecting the Right Materials
    For successful slow stitching, it's crucial to start with the right materials. Choose fabrics that resonate with your vision, such as soft linens or cozy muslin. When you invest in quality materials, you'll find that the tactile sensation and overall result of your slow stitching project are greatly improved.
    Embracing Versatile Stitching Techniques
    The versatility of "slow stitching" is one of its greatest strengths. Explore various stitching techniques to bring your creative ideas to life. Whether it's the precision of the backstitch, the simplicity of the running stitch, or the intricate beauty of the chain stitch, each technique offers a unique texture and style to your projects.
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Komentáře • 765

  • @Susweca5569
    @Susweca5569 Před 9 měsíci +174

    I used to do this drawing my own designs on t-shirts 50 years ago.
    ( Interesting fact: I ended up with a degree in textile design 😎)

  • @cariwaldick4898
    @cariwaldick4898 Před 9 měsíci +217

    The lady who taught me how to quilt, made a quilt this way. She used white cotton fabric squares, and traced simple coloring book pages on them. Then she had her Sunday School kids do the coloring. She heat set the images, added colorful sashing, and quilted it. It was then raffled off in a fundraiser. It's good to learn how simple this is.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci +17

      What a great idea. I love hearing about how people shared their creative skills and used everyday objects to make something exceptional. Thank you for sharing.

    • @X-157.98
      @X-157.98 Před 9 měsíci +8

      How cool is that? 😎

    • @cariwaldick4898
      @cariwaldick4898 Před 8 měsíci +5

      @@DanielaMellen I was just wondering, if a fabric resist would be a good idea around the images, for kids, or those of us who are less artistically gifted? It would stink to go through all the trouble of prepping the fabric, and have a wayward crayon stroke to ruin the project. I've never worked with a resist, but it sounds promising.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 8 měsíci +6

      Good question. In that case, I think a stencil or mask would be the best way to go. I'm not familiar with a good resist to use on fabric for crayon use.

    • @tonyaharmon1383
      @tonyaharmon1383 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Awesome To Hear! Thanks For Sharing This!!

  • @kibkac
    @kibkac Před 8 měsíci +15

    Wonderful video.
    Your presentation is great and I live that there is no canned music.
    There's too much noise these days.
    It was nice just hearing you talk without all the background noise❤

  • @sherryfaires7931
    @sherryfaires7931 Před 8 měsíci +45

    Your artwork looks like you are an artist! Your pumpkin and flowers are beautiful with the shading! This really makes me want to try this technique!
    My mother was a young child in the late 1920’s. Her grandmother brought her muslin scraps from the cotton mill where she worked. Her grandmother then showed her how to take flower designs from the newspaper and trace them onto the fabric. My mother outlined the drawing with a simple stitch in embroidery floss. She then colored in the flowers with crayons. I don’t know the brand. I guess she could have colored them years later. She did not do any shading. I used to enjoy looking at these scraps of fabric with the pretty flowers. When my mother was in her early 70’s, I asked her what she had planned to make with the flowers. She said she had always wanted to make a quilt with green fabric around the blocks. I took them and did just that! I gave it to her for Mother’s Day about 6 months later! She was shocked and overjoyed! She had it on her bed for a while, but it has hung on my wall for about 30 years. I had a good bit of sewing experience, but it was my first quilt. I hand quilted it. It still looks just like it did then.

    • @tanyabonnette1796
      @tanyabonnette1796 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Would love to see a picture of it? !

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 8 měsíci +4

      That is such an amazing gift! You took your mother’s precious scrap flowers and turned it into a quilt! Omg, she must have been so touched by you taking her work and transforming that into her dream quilt! I love hearing this. ❤️ I’m partial to handmade quilts!!! I think they are an act of love, and it your case, you prove my point. 😊

    • @tonyaharmon1383
      @tonyaharmon1383 Před 8 měsíci +5

      Such A Wonderful Gift To Make For Her & You're Fortunate Enough To Have That Family Treasure!!

  • @annas.r.p.5835
    @annas.r.p.5835 Před 9 měsíci +48

    I made my first quilt using coloring books, a mix of cotton and polyester knit fabrics and Crayola Crayons after seeing a episode on a sewing show in 1996. My nephew and later my niece loved that quilt and refused to give it up .... I would periodically refresh the coloring on it to keep it bright every couple of years..... Last time I saw that quilt the knit fabrics had shredded and I had to patch the quilt but the kids would not let me throw it away.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 8 měsíci +5

      Awww- sounds like a definite favorite! How sweet that you would freshen it up and patch it up! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @theresaatkinson5040
      @theresaatkinson5040 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Lol. My first quilt was with colouring book too. Only with fabric and embroidery. I wish I had of known this technique

  • @zhinka1
    @zhinka1 Před 9 měsíci +66

    so clever!!I collect crayola crayon tins so I have loads of crayons. I am thinking this would make a fun quilt for our family reunion, I could precut and put wax paper on cloth and have everyone draw or sign in crayon and then make a quilt that has a piece of all my family !

  • @FrancesFraser-wl1je
    @FrancesFraser-wl1je Před 9 měsíci +28

    So many people seemed to already know this, however, I didn't, so thanks very much for sharing. Looking forward to trying it.

  • @lindacyprus1255
    @lindacyprus1255 Před 9 měsíci +280

    65 years ago when I was growing up, we used to do this using prang crayons because back then they were made with bees wax which drew smoothly and melted beautifully. Interesting technique using the lower quality crayons we have now. Thanks

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci +45

      Ohhh. I’ll have to try using beeswax! Thanks for the tip.

    • @MarketsofSunshine
      @MarketsofSunshine Před 9 měsíci +31

      I did this to as a kid 50 years ago. 😂

    • @sandraclark4707
      @sandraclark4707 Před 9 měsíci +28

      I still have prang crayons. Love to use them!

    • @lindacyprus1255
      @lindacyprus1255 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@sandraclark4707they changed the formula, still high quality but not bees wax for a long time.

    • @Doloresgbryant
      @Doloresgbryant Před 9 měsíci +21

      I’ve never seen anything like this before. Awesome

  • @marshabraswell5681
    @marshabraswell5681 Před 8 měsíci +58

    I have a quilt that was my Grandma’s that has flowers colored with crayons on muslin with strips of pink cotton between. I’m almost 70, and my Grandma would be 130, so this is a very old quilt! It is one of my beloved treasures! I can tell you that the colors really hold up over time - and gentle wear.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 8 měsíci +9

      Wow! What a treasure! Thanks for the info on the color and drawing lasting. ❤️ I just love quilts.

    • @tonyaharmon1383
      @tonyaharmon1383 Před 8 měsíci +5

      So Wonderful To Hear This! What An Amazing Treasure!!

    • @lizryan6289
      @lizryan6289 Před 8 měsíci +5

      Just reading your comment made me happy. What a treasure. Thank you.

    • @jennygabbard6421
      @jennygabbard6421 Před 8 měsíci +5

      Would love to see a picture.

  • @carolyoushock5636
    @carolyoushock5636 Před 9 měsíci +73

    I can use crayons rather than paint, so clever! I am adding this technique to my gift making, quilting and slow stitch books ! Thank you, Daniela!

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Wonderful! I'm so glad it was helpful! It was a game changer for me!

    • @lindaraines474
      @lindaraines474 Před 8 měsíci

      Loved this technique. My hands are getting shaky as I get older and I might be able to stay in between the lines! Lol.

    • @jeanne3259
      @jeanne3259 Před 8 měsíci +1

      What is slow stitch book?

  • @MaryBerryFancyFibers
    @MaryBerryFancyFibers Před 8 měsíci +27

    I’ve done a simplified version of this with 8 year olds to teach embroidery. We trace from a coloring book page, color, iron, and then embellish with stem stitch, back stitch, French knots, etc. we do the embroidery in a hoop then gather the extra fabric from the back and they can hang it up!

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 8 měsíci +2

      That is such a great activity! Thanks for the information about using the coloring book. 😊

    • @tonyaharmon1383
      @tonyaharmon1383 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Cool Idea For Teaching The Kids!!

  • @connywelch5192
    @connywelch5192 Před 9 měsíci +52

    My dear mother taught me this 73 years ago, though she didn’t have any pigment pens! After my first attempts, which she sewed as dresses for my dolls, we did designs on dish towels and on cloths for the dresser tops. It was so much fun! Gosh, l still love the smell of Crayola Crayons! I did it with my kids, too. Sadly, my granddaughter wasn’t interested at all, she couldn’t sit still for activities other than the tv. Ten years after that her little brother couldn’t pay attention to my brief attempt to explain what l had in mind for us, his mind was on his Xbox and VR. So this simply shows that times change, and not always to the benefit of our abilities and skills.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci +6

      What precious mememories of your mother's art skills! What a treat. So sad to hear that you couldn't pass on those sweet activities. ❤️

    • @jow6845
      @jow6845 Před 9 měsíci +6

      It’s how the parents bring them up…

    • @savethebottle
      @savethebottle Před 8 měsíci +5

      The kids are used to getting things faster. Food, entertainment, and with all the gadgets to play with, it's no wonder no one wants to just sit and do one thing over and over. That's boring maybe to this set of youngsters, but I enjoy coloring. I taught art in middle school and using crayons I squeezed as much creativity from my students as I could. There is no medium better than crayons to express your creativity. Prang was the best brand and I recommend you try them. Colors are more vibrant. Thank you for showing this technique. I can't wait to see what I can do. This is going to be fun.

    • @lizhallengren5127
      @lizhallengren5127 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Sad isn't it?

    • @lynnboyd33
      @lynnboyd33 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I've never heard of Prang crayons...and I'm no spring chicken! I've always used Crayola's since childhood. I'll have to check out the colorful Prangs now.@@savethebottle

  • @elviamunguia8397
    @elviamunguia8397 Před 8 měsíci +23

    Wow! I came here for the first time and I’m so impressed! My goodness, what a creation! Beautiful and not expensive!
    Thank you ❤

  • @wildfireswildfires6792
    @wildfireswildfires6792 Před 9 měsíci +76

    Been looking for a way to hide stains on my clothes because I can't seem to be able to get rid of them. This is gonna be fantastic for this purpose, I was trying with fabric paint but they're not as precise as I'd like. Thanks a bunch !

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci +3

      Good luck! And good idea!

    • @cliftonmcnalley8469
      @cliftonmcnalley8469 Před 8 měsíci +15

      Try Dawn dishwashing liquid first - the original blue Dawn - the other scents/colors aren't as good. 20 years ago, I got 3 huge grease spots on my favorite winter pullover. Spent 3 years only wearing it around the house. Made a Home Depot run which resulted in running out to my parents and my mother was genuinely horrified at my shirt being she is severely OCD regarding stains on clothing. She told me to use Dawn, rinse and scrub under warm water then throw in a normal wash. Now, I weekly check for stain, work Dawn in, let sit one hour and stains come out, occasionally requiring a second treatment. You can even put the Dawn on the stain, toss in hamper and wash days later.

    • @tonyaharmon1383
      @tonyaharmon1383 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@cliftonmcnalley8469I Took Swear By My Dawn!!

    • @amberdawn4759
      @amberdawn4759 Před 8 měsíci

      For oil and grease stains on your shirts you cannot bleach use dawn dish soap just a drop or a swirl over the spot itself will remove all thise popcorn and bacon grease stains

    • @reneefreidin4813
      @reneefreidin4813 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@cliftonmcnalley84690

  • @pamelanred5053
    @pamelanred5053 Před 9 měsíci +15

    I made a quilt in the 90’s from my son’s artwork. I ironed freezer paper to the back side to stabilize it. The paper just peels off when you’re done.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci +2

      That’s a great technique. I showed that in the video on the second piece. I like to give alternatives.

  • @TheBaumcm
    @TheBaumcm Před 9 měsíci +16

    My mum has used this for decades to address bleach marks on clothing.

  • @wuznotbornyesterda
    @wuznotbornyesterda Před 8 měsíci +8

    I saved all my 6 kids broken crayons and placed them into silicone ice tray shapes in random colors and melted them in mv watching carefully and then toddlers have pretty colors to color with w/o breaking. I've also melted in clean cans before and poured candles with them. Also nice to put them in color chunks into melted clear jar sealing paraffin for chunky candles. Crayons are so much fun! I was overjoyed as a child to get a new box once a year for Christmas!

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 8 měsíci

      Crayons bring back so many great memories!

    • @nani.9754
      @nani.9754 Před 29 dny +1

      Yes we used to make beautiful candles. But they smelled bad and puffed black smoke when lit. LoL 😅

  • @nessiemonstercrafts
    @nessiemonstercrafts Před 8 měsíci +26

    You have just opened up a whole world of crafting possibilities for me with this! Thanks for a great tutorial, I can't wait to buy some crayons and get experimenting

  • @witchywoman4139
    @witchywoman4139 Před 8 měsíci +31

    I love this video so much! I do embroidery, and I've been looking into ways to color-customize my fabric pieces using watercolors, pastels, colored pencils, etc. Your crayon method is a valuable technique to add to my customization tool-kit, thanks so much for sharing!

  • @fugueine
    @fugueine Před 8 měsíci +8

    I wasn't anticipating the realistic artistry. impressive. Thank you for the tutorial

  • @knackfulknitter
    @knackfulknitter Před 8 měsíci +15

    How refreshing to listen to you instruct so clearly. I didn’t have to hear words like actually, like, to be honest…etc.
    Thank you for a lovely tutorial using wax crayons. 💕

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you for your comment!

    • @christinetookey5637
      @christinetookey5637 Před 8 měsíci

      I agree , but I wish she’d learn how to edit!...☺️ there’s only so many times I like watching someone iron!

  • @xmobile.
    @xmobile. Před 9 měsíci +11

    I had so much trouble thinking of ways to get color on my plain fabrics... i can't believe i never thought of this. Thank you for sharing!

  • @natrod8073
    @natrod8073 Před 2 měsíci +4

    When I was 12 years old I used crayons to draw in a piece of fabric, then I used a paper over the drawing and ironed it. Nobody taught me. I'm old now, it was before others did it.

  • @Anne5440_
    @Anne5440_ Před 9 měsíci +20

    Quilters have been doing this for a very long time using both these methods. You can also use watercolor pencils and markers setting that with textile medium and water 50/50. Then heat set with an iron after drying.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci +6

      Great tips! Thank you. I have always been in awe of quiliters - both modern day and througout history. Quilting is such a loving, functional, and maternal art. I think it's one of the most underated art forms.

    • @2degucitas
      @2degucitas Před 9 měsíci +3

      I'm going to use the watercolor pencil idea! Sounds fun.

  • @lynnboyd33
    @lynnboyd33 Před 8 měsíci +9

    Thank you Daniela, there were some really great tips in here. I loved how you used the backing papers to keep the fabrics from moving around. Such a fun idea, and pretty cheap and inexpensive tools besides.

  • @mayg.m.3767
    @mayg.m.3767 Před 9 měsíci +23

    This is beautiful just the way it’s, but now I’m looking forward to see how you complement the images adding stitches. Thank you for sharing.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much!

    • @asterrowe1146
      @asterrowe1146 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Thank you for sharing, I can now costumize some of my projects, and something new.

    • @juliejohnson9006
      @juliejohnson9006 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you for your comment-I’m embroidering dishtowels, I will try to color one in with this fabulous technique😁

  • @SusanSmith-hl3iv
    @SusanSmith-hl3iv Před 9 měsíci +34

    ❤❤❤ Thank you!!! I have always loved crayons, but never explored using them on fabric. I see many applications for your technique, including another way to upcycle/recycle clothing, quilt labels, quilted wall hangings. I’m loving that you reused that paper towel several times. I’m looking forward to getting coloring mojo going. Thank you for sharing an excellently produced video. You were efficient with your time, and the closeups were vital. Also your voice is very pleasant and soothing. I’m a new subscriber. I’m looking forward to looking up older videos as well as future ones. ❤❤❤

  • @bajoobiecuzican
    @bajoobiecuzican Před 9 měsíci +17

    Never heard of this before. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you 🙏

  • @susanbrillhart5815
    @susanbrillhart5815 Před 9 měsíci +5

    I seem to remember doing a drawing and coloring on paper, or coloring a picture and then color side down iron it onto a piece of cloth. It wasn't as vibrant as yours, but you could add layers of color on top. It's a neat way for children to craft and get something with a bit of polish to the drawing. Wish I'd remembered this when I ran Zoo Camp and we painted T-shirts, those always came out so heavy and awkward because the paint was applied with the heavy hand of a child.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci

      That's an interesting technique to paint freezer paper or sandpaper (as some commenters shared) and then adding it to the fabric. And yes, it sounds like a helpful alternative to painting directly on fabric.
      ❤️

  • @RR-uc2sz
    @RR-uc2sz Před 9 měsíci +7

    We ran a company in the 90's designing quilts using this exact technique. Plain Brown Wrapper was our company name.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Wow! You made custom quilts? I love that.

  • @ladarmoore1342
    @ladarmoore1342 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I recall seeing someone doing this a long time ago. I can't believe I forgot about something that is so beautiful. Thank you for bringing it back.❤

  • @charofheart37
    @charofheart37 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I always wanted to use my crayons to make my clothes images, and was blown away when I seen this! So simple using an iron instead of an expensive setter for the images. Thanks so much! 🤗❤️👍🏽💯

  • @sinaburdick202
    @sinaburdick202 Před 9 měsíci +12

    Thank you again! I love to color! This would be very fun with those old fashion embroidery patterns!!

  • @mariacasiano-duran209
    @mariacasiano-duran209 Před 8 měsíci +3

    I love it! The colors of the pumpkin are vibrant and beautiful!

  • @melbabowen4389
    @melbabowen4389 Před 9 měsíci +10

    Such a good technique and tutorial!❤ THANK YOU! I can see using it on pillows.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Great idea!

    • @tammyfritschie1697
      @tammyfritschie1697 Před 8 měsíci +1

      My mother used to use fabric paint pens to paint pretty pictures on pillow cases. She used the embroidery stencils for the outlines. I think I prefer the crayons.

  • @annthompson5124
    @annthompson5124 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Had no idea it was possible to use crayons on fabric without it bleeding. Can't wait to try this! Thanks for sharing!

  • @peggyharwell3674
    @peggyharwell3674 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I must say you have one of the most pleasant voices i have ever heard. You should be doing commercials and replace the Alexia voice. But, do not give up your great tutorials. Thank you for sharing your crayola craft.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 8 měsíci

      Wow, thank you! Such kind words made my day!!!

  • @juliejohnson9006
    @juliejohnson9006 Před 9 měsíci +16

    Thank you for such an inspiring video-never knew! I used to melt crayons in an improvised double boiler & paint the melted wax on small candles, votive lights! Gave them as Christmas gifts😊this video made me subscribe right away!😘

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci

      Welcome! And what a cute idea to make custom candles!

  • @MegMakesCrafts
    @MegMakesCrafts Před 9 měsíci +6

    We did something similar to this when I was younger except we coloured our pictures right onto the wax paper and then transferred to fabric with an iron.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci +2

      That's great. I am hearing that from commenters and think it's wonderful to learn all these methods. Thank you for sharing.

  • @denisestover2416
    @denisestover2416 Před 9 měsíci +19

    Hi🙂
    Ten years ago when I first started silk painting we were shown a technique where you iron the silk onto the plastic side of the freezer paper and then you apply the silk dyes or silk paints. Once finished you'd either steam the dyes to heat set or iron heat set the paints. My daughter and I named the technique "watercolor".
    You could use Derwent's Inktense, but it's a bit more expensive than Crayola Crayons.
    Nice technique and cute illustrations 😊

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Thanks for sharing!! It sounds like a great technique that would have more "flow" (hence your name, watercolor). And the Inkense would be very elegant.

  • @laurelcaccivio6651
    @laurelcaccivio6651 Před 9 měsíci +6

    I transformed an entire queen sized comforter by loading wax on 80 grit sandpaper then transferring with heat from an iron.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Wow! That sounds like a lot of work and so unique! What a treat to have that handmade artwork on a quilt.

    • @tanyabonnette1796
      @tanyabonnette1796 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Would love to see a picture

  • @patrice3135
    @patrice3135 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank so much 🎉... I looked at your video on Sunday, went out on Monday bought some Crayons can't wait to try this technique out... looking forward to your follow up videos. And I am enjoying reading the Comments such inspiring and lovely memories etc ❤ I love Reading Comments 😊

  • @lindaprice9242
    @lindaprice9242 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Thank you so much for your video. I was thinking of letting my grandchildren paint with crayons on a tea towel and then keep sending that like you did that would be awesome

  • @claudiakoprinock1501
    @claudiakoprinock1501 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Wow! All these 62 years of mine and I never saw this. I was a crayons queen! I melted crayons on my dads furnace and give him a headache. Then I grew up using polychromos by faber castell and then when I made shirts and decorated I used fabric acrylic ain’t. Never did I think crayons could be used. I’m so excited about this. I love the way you use sandpaper for traction and that is a genius thing for many other ideas. I enjoyed your video. You are different. I’m an artist not a crafter and I know there is a big difference. I feel crafters love the mess. Glue guns, drippy paints and tearing paper are their excitement. I’m all into the image. Colored pencils or drawing ink but no mess. I don’t do pastels that are dusty and make my fingers messy. Just art drawings with a variety of clean mediums. I love your video. Clean, understandable and beautiful. I will probably subscribe to you today Sunday October the 8,2023.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you. I appreciate the comment and kind words.❤️

  • @mistydavis4746
    @mistydavis4746 Před 9 měsíci +12

    New subscriber! This video came up on CZcams's feed. I just wanted to say that you are an incredible instructor. I subscribed from your presentation of the material. Thank you for a great video with awesome content. :) You described and answered any questions I might have had plus I enjoyed all specific details. Great job Daniela!!

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Welcome aboard! And Thank you for your kind words.

  • @ninjac8866
    @ninjac8866 Před 9 měsíci +6

    This is amazing. I watched your video anticipating that I'd never use the technique. I was so wrong! I'm looking forward to trying it. Thank you.

  • @videos7501
    @videos7501 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Thank you for the fantastic idea. Your teaching with alot of patience is greatly appreciated! I enjoyed my time here.

  • @reentjekay7597
    @reentjekay7597 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Thank you! You taught me some basic drawing and adding depth technique as well in this lovely video.

  • @yayatheobroma929
    @yayatheobroma929 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Fabtastic tip, I’m going to use it right away! I was wondering how I could make the patterns I need on scraps of white cotton fabric rather than look for and buy several different fabrics, as I’m making Halloween witch dolls and I want to give them striped socks and whatnot!

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 8 měsíci

      Great idea! It's a great way to personalize and find the exact fabric/pattern you like.

  • @maureenchilaka446
    @maureenchilaka446 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I love this. It's all new. Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jackiepearson5505
    @jackiepearson5505 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I think i love this. I cant listen to your comments because my husband is watching tv and listening to the program. I will play this again after my spouse goes to bed, then im dure i will feel like i NEED to do this. First time i ran into your video. Im sure we will be new best friends.

  • @allisonhapke2703
    @allisonhapke2703 Před měsícem +1

    How interesting! Moms all over the world are shuddering, imagining their kids with this but im definitely trying it!

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před měsícem

      haha! That's true! Glad it sparks your interest.

  • @CreativeDee
    @CreativeDee Před 8 měsíci +2

    I love this... Thank you Daniela for sharing this craft idea.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Glad you like it!

    • @CreativeDee
      @CreativeDee Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@DanielaMellen I subscribed to your channel tonight. Looking forward to seeing more of your creativity.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 8 měsíci

      Welcome and thanks so much!

  • @annabrahamson4320
    @annabrahamson4320 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I did this with a Peter Rabit transfer for a baby quilt. Looked like water color just like the books.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci

      Sounds lovely! What a great way to personalize your work!

  • @MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg
    @MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg Před 8 měsíci +2

    Outstanding directions and generous sharing of skills. Thank you so much. 😊

  • @elizzievb
    @elizzievb Před 7 měsíci +2

    Great instructional video! Thank you for sharing!🥰

  • @Stitching_grandma
    @Stitching_grandma Před 8 měsíci +2

    A good source of images to trace is coloring books. Especially simplified images.

  • @chickad5820
    @chickad5820 Před 9 měsíci +17

    Brilliant idea and the possibilities are endless. Thanks for doing this video. I absolutely love learning a new craft, especially with my fabric

  • @221b-Maker-Street
    @221b-Maker-Street Před 8 měsíci +2

    Love this - thank you, Danuela!

  • @mariaruiz3848
    @mariaruiz3848 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Love this idea. Great lesson. Thank you for sharing

  • @yiayiak8195
    @yiayiak8195 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Wow❤️

  • @snicky58
    @snicky58 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a fantastic tutorial! I really appreciate the way you went to the time and trouble to make it so thorough. That's SO helpful. I love to hand embroider and this technique will be a great addition to future projects! Thanks so much. And BTW, you have such a lovely, pleasant speaking voice!

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 2 měsíci

      Glad you found the tutorial helpful and thank you for your kind words 😊

  • @pattyalmond1301
    @pattyalmond1301 Před 9 měsíci +12

    I love your technique, I grew up with crayons and it reminds me of all the fun we had! I think I’ll try this one. Thanks Danela

  • @norapeterson6331
    @norapeterson6331 Před 9 měsíci +7

    I did this with a couple of embroidery projects before. So adorable! 🎃

  • @185Diannah
    @185Diannah Před 8 měsíci +2

    Best explain illustration, you made it look so easy.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks. I'll work on a video of a specific process.

  • @annettenepple449
    @annettenepple449 Před 8 měsíci +3

    This is very cool. ❤

  • @msredbone74
    @msredbone74 Před 8 měsíci +3

    This is awesome! Didn’t know this could be done.

  • @elainet5870
    @elainet5870 Před 9 měsíci +12

    Could you show examples of how you use these images in slow stitching? Thanks so much! 😃❤️

  • @gsr7772
    @gsr7772 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Wonderful tutorial - I am a quilter so I will definitely be trying this!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Take care! 🥰

  • @lubnamahmood3516
    @lubnamahmood3516 Před 8 měsíci +8

    Love this! I'm wondering if you could print out an image on paper (not so good with drawing as you are), color it and then turn it over onto the fabric and transfer the wax that way? You'd have to print a mirror image, though.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Yes you can! I'm working on a follow up video with some of the tips and questions commentors have on this topic. You're idea would work well.

  • @jeninonin3743
    @jeninonin3743 Před 9 měsíci +3

    😅i still have a cloth washed many times in the 74 years since I was in preschool and it is clear and bright

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci

      That is so good to know! Thanks for sharing that helpful info!

  • @mariay.279
    @mariay.279 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Def a new skill I just learned. I've seen quilts tht were made like thus. Nvr knew how they did it till now. Gr8 to add to my embroidery projects. Ty so much n all those who commented. U helped me learn. I'm 76. Still lov to learn especially to enhance my projects.

  • @bushrakurdam8641
    @bushrakurdam8641 Před 8 měsíci +2

    شئ جميل اننا نستطيع ان نستعمل الوان الشمع بهذه الطريقه شكرا على مشاركتك لنا بهذه الفكره واحب ان اجربها علي المخدات ستكون جميله ❤❤❤

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you. ❤️ Yes, Pillows would look lovely using this technique!

    • @bushrakurdam8641
      @bushrakurdam8641 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@DanielaMellen
      Thank you so much 💓

  • @Nittyb123
    @Nittyb123 Před 8 měsíci +1

    So much potential here excellent, a few years ago I did a freezer paper stencil, and sprinkled multi coloured crayon shavings around the outer edge and pressed it, that t shirt is still going strong. Now you have given me the idea to do a embroidery line design and then fill in with crayon, I'm now thinking t shirts, tote bags, zipper pouches, fabric shoes. Thank you for reminding me of this method. Tip for anyone- if you spill candle wax on your carpet, this is the same way you get it out, paper and hot iron.

  • @Gehbar
    @Gehbar Před 9 měsíci +3

    Brilliant!!!! So exciting. Thank you so much for sharing this. My mind is busting with ideas lol

  • @parrotthead1343
    @parrotthead1343 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I've never heard of this method. Can't wait to try!!

  • @desmondehoppie4758
    @desmondehoppie4758 Před 10 dny +1

    Wonderful. Great Tutorial. Thank You for taking the time to make this video.

  • @lydialangfordjoiner765
    @lydialangfordjoiner765 Před 8 měsíci +3

    This is a great idea and I thank you for sharing it. Your instructions are very clear and helpful. Happy Coloring💐

  • @janeteholmes
    @janeteholmes Před 9 měsíci +1

    You are brilliant. The sandpaper is idea is pure genius! Thx!

  • @Famr4evr
    @Famr4evr Před 3 měsíci +1

    This looks so amazing. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world.

  • @sarojapremawardana9123
    @sarojapremawardana9123 Před 8 měsíci +1

    New method very nice

  • @charodouglas3043
    @charodouglas3043 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Beautiful work!!! You inspire me!!

  • @pamelafoster6410
    @pamelafoster6410 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Thank you for sharing, absolutely love this 😊

  • @izetecollares2406
    @izetecollares2406 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Congratulações.

  • @snicky58
    @snicky58 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I swear by a laundry product called Color Keeper. They are small sheets you toss in the washer to absorb excess dye. I started using them after I learned the hard way a few years ago that the clothes from India that I love are usually over-dyed, and laundering them by themselves one time doesn't necessarily cut it as far as preventing color transfer onto other clothes in the wash during subsequent washes. Anyway, in case I want to be ridiculously cautious the first time I try this cool crayon technique on a t-shirt or anything that would need to be laundered in the future, I'll probably throw in a Color Grabber sheet.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Love that idea! I'll look for the Color Keepers. Thank you!

  • @ck8180
    @ck8180 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thankyou so much for sharing this technique. Can't wait to have a go! Kind regards

  • @Arcenia13
    @Arcenia13 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Soooo creative!
    Thank you for sharing!!

  • @donnaeiler3179
    @donnaeiler3179 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Ty opens up endless possibilities

  • @mari-atonjalkanen9920
    @mari-atonjalkanen9920 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank lovely lady! Excellent tutorial! Much love from Sweden!

  • @chunkybird1241
    @chunkybird1241 Před 9 měsíci +8

    You are totally new to me, Daniela (you popped up on my feed), but I've subscribed already: partly because this is an awesome technique and I want to see more, but also because your voice is so soothing and pleasant to listen to! I feel my stresses melting away 😅 Thank you, I look forward to checking out more of your videos! TFS, love from London 🇬🇧

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you for such kind words! And welcome. ❤

  • @kooldesinzblm
    @kooldesinzblm Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing very informative 😀

  • @WorthlessNickores
    @WorthlessNickores Před 8 měsíci +1

    Wow, those where some beautiful drawings!!

  • @kim.4100
    @kim.4100 Před 9 měsíci +2

    What a great craft for children and adults.

    • @DanielaMellen
      @DanielaMellen  Před 9 měsíci +1

      It is! Easy to find art supply and endless possibilities!

    • @kim.4100
      @kim.4100 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@DanielaMellen Thank you

  • @carolyndaughton3373
    @carolyndaughton3373 Před 8 měsíci +2

    What a brilliant idea! Thank you for sharing your talent. I love your channel.

  • @notever8932
    @notever8932 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Fabulous!

  • @Tara-C25
    @Tara-C25 Před 8 měsíci +2

    WoW super nice 👍❤

  • @haveaballcrafting8686
    @haveaballcrafting8686 Před 8 měsíci +2

    If your country doesn’t have freezer paper, I find in Australia the shiny paper around a ream of copier paper does the same job.

  • @carolann1252
    @carolann1252 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Love this. Thank you so much.

  • @isabelm.ortizo.5557
    @isabelm.ortizo.5557 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Thanks for sharing, I love your tutorial!!!

  • @ritaramrathan839
    @ritaramrathan839 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Clever idea