Interesting Discovery - Photos on Fabric - Big Difference

**Lady Diana** · 08-09-2012, 08:10 AM

It is obvious that Betty's fabric is much whiter than the Printed Treasures, that would impact the photo. Also a better quality of fabric (tighter weave) may also impact the ability of the fabric to "grab" the ink. I would go with the whiter fabric.

D in TX

**Dee** · 08-10-2012, 07:33 PM

I just used June Taylor I had here a long time and really like it. It sure did make a big difference.

**gbsh** · 08-09-2012, 10:07 AM

Wow! I always like reading about comparisons and good products. Thanks for sharing.

**nannyrick** · 08-09-2012, 10:12 AM

Those are awsome pictures. I haven't tried this yet but seeing this I,m tempted to jump in. Thanks for
showing us.

**SewExtremeSeams** · 08-09-2012, 11:44 AM

Thanks for the comparison. It always helps to hear from those that have used the products.

**Ellis' Granny B** · 08-09-2012, 06:30 PM

I was also chllengd by the differences and the pricing, so-o-o-o-o-o-o-o I make my own.
1. I use my own bright white cotton cloth
2. I iron it onto a piece of freezer paper
3. cut it the size of 8 1/2 x 11
3. put it in the printer and print it out ( cloth side down for my printer)
4. Remove the paper immediately
5. Works like a charm

**katier825** · 08-09-2012, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by Ellis' Granny B

I was also chllengd by the differences and the pricing, so-o-o-o-o-o-o-o I make my own.
1. I use my own bright white cotton cloth
2. I iron it onto a piece of freezer paper
3. cut it the size of 8 1/2 x 11
3. put it in the printer and print it out ( cloth side down for my printer)
4. Remove the paper immediately
5. Works like a charm

Do you prewash the fabric before you do this?

**SewExtremeSeams** · 08-10-2012, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by Ellis' Granny B

I was also chllengd by the differences and the pricing, so-o-o-o-o-o-o-o I make my own.
1. I use my own bright white cotton cloth
2. I iron it onto a piece of freezer paper
3. cut it the size of 8 1/2 x 11
3. put it in the printer and print it out ( cloth side down for my printer)
4. Remove the paper immediately
5. Works like a charm

This sounds so doable. Thank you so much!

**GloriaC** · 08-10-2012, 02:25 AM

I am going to help my daughter make a cancer quilt for a close friend that was just diagnosed with two kinds of breast cancer. She wants pictures of this friend (she's a triathlete (?)) on the quilt. Thinking about a disappearing 9 patch but want to make sure the pictures don't fade. Is there anything to do to the fabric after the picture is printed on to make sure it holds the color?

**Treasureit** · 08-10-2012, 03:53 AM

There is a product called Bubblejet...(I think that is the name). It is used after printing to set it better. I have not used it but heard it works.

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