Man needs help with fabric...
#1
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This is a surprise for my wife. I want to print on cotton fabric, all her grandchildren and give them to her as a present. She has always wanted to do this, but she is apprehensive. I have learned about Bubble Jet and Ink Aid, but I want a good cotton white fabric to print on. Where should I go? Robert Kaufman? Moda? Who? Point this old boy in the right direction. I got a lady to make happy! Dan.
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Go to a quilting store, or good craft store. they have packages of different brands of fabric that has a finish that will except an inkjet printer. To set the photo, you just iron and then you can wash the fabric to quilt into a project.
#7
That's is what I did, it worked great. Also another tip here from this board, use a fabric glue mixed with some water and "seal" the pictures with it, that way the pictures will never fade, I did that too. worked great!
Originally Posted by Sewfine
You can buy computer print fabric from any fabric store. I brought two packs, but have not used it yet. Be sure to read all the instructions before beginning.
#8
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Give Michael's store a call, Joann's or even Staples carried it at one time, and the quilting store would know for sure.
Here are some instructions
http://h71028.www7.hp.com/hho/cache/784-0-0-39-121.html
Here is the product at Michael's store
http://michaels.com/Inkjet-Printing-...10-Pack/gc1438,default,pd.html
Good Luck
Here are some instructions
http://h71028.www7.hp.com/hho/cache/784-0-0-39-121.html
Here is the product at Michael's store
http://michaels.com/Inkjet-Printing-...10-Pack/gc1438,default,pd.html
Good Luck
#9
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I would use Kona Cotton and wash and dry it first to remove any chemicals/sizing that might interfer with the bubble jet.
This link might offer some helpful advise also ...
http://www.quiltpox.com/Tools/bjs.html
HTH ~ :D
This link might offer some helpful advise also ...
http://www.quiltpox.com/Tools/bjs.html
HTH ~ :D
#10
They sell fabric that is designed to run through a printer. It comes in a pack and is paper backed (sorta like mailing labels) - check Hobby Lobby, Michaels and even the office stores may carry it.
Originally Posted by dan rivers
This is a surprise for my wife. I want to print on cotton fabric, all her grandchildren and give them to her as a present. She has always wanted to do this, but she is apprehensive. I have learned about Bubble Jet and Ink Aid, but I want a good cotton white fabric to print on. Where should I go? Robert Kaufman? Moda? Who? Point this old boy in the right direction. I got a lady to make happy! Dan.
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