I've been asked where to find the cute novelty felt designs pictured. :)  I purchased mine at Hobby Lobby. If you do not have a local Hobby Lobby, you can purchase the felt print squares online:

http://shop.hobbylobby.com/store/search.aspx?searchTerm=felt

My 5x7 In The Hoop Crayon Roll is my most popular design on my site.  However, over the last couple of years, I've had many emails from those who stitch them in large quantities - for school classes, party favors, charitable causes - asking are there any time saving methods when stitching out great numbers.  So I put on my thinking cap and came up with the BRAND NEW 3 MINUTE Felt In The Hoop Crayon Rolls!

These crayon rolls are made from 3 half sheets of felt in just 3 minutes stitching time with NO HAND SEWING  and NO TURNING required!  Felt is available in a variety of patterns now so you can still make these crayon rolls colorful and fun while cutting way down on the work!

Each 3 Minute Felt Crayon Roll holds 9 crayons and has only 5 color stops!  If you find in the hoop projects intimidating, this super easy design is the one for you!

NO fabric measuring required!!! Simply cut 2 sheets of felt in half and one piece of ribbon and you're ready to stitch!

$12.00

Complete instructions can be found at the bottom of this page.

To purchase the 3 Minute Felt Crayon Roll, please  click on the add to cart button (includes pes, jef & hus formats):

3 Minute Felt Crayon Roll Instructions:

Cut 2 pieces of 9x12' felt squares in half so they are 9x6".

Cut 1 24" piece of ribbon.

1. Hoop one layer of cutaway stabilizer.

Stitch first color (crayon roll fabric placement outline and ribbon placement line).

Fold a 24" piece of ribbon in half and place centered over ribbon placement line so approximately 1/2" of loop extends over ribbon placement line into design area and the long cut ends extend outside ribbon design area.

Sttich second color to secure.

2. Cover entire  design area with one piece of cut felt.

Stitch third color to secure and to stitch pocket placement line.

3.  Place a second piece of cut felt on top of design so top edge is even with pocket placement line and entire portion of design below pocket placement line is completely covered.

Tape entire piece of felt down along pocket placement line so presser foot does not become entangled in pocket in future steps.

Stitch fourth color to secure.

4. Float a third piece of cut felt under hooped design so entire design is completely covered.

Stitch final color to secure.

Remove from hoop. Trim all felt/stabilizer layers around perimeter of design  being very careful not to cut ribbon.

Insert crayons, roll, and tie.  You're finished!