Photo fabric
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Photo fabric
Hello,
I made a photo quilt a year or so ago and used photo fabric from Joann's (can't remember the name) and used my little personal printer at home. I learned two very valuable lessons from that quilt...always prewash red fabric and test wash a photo printed on photo fabric. I did neither, and yes, the red bled and yes, the pictures faded after one wash.
I'm looking for suggestions for a high quality photo fabric. I think I've resolved my printer issue as I have a Konica Minolta BizHub at work that will print way better than any personal printer. I will just have to mess with the settings to get good, high quality output.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Michelle
I made a photo quilt a year or so ago and used photo fabric from Joann's (can't remember the name) and used my little personal printer at home. I learned two very valuable lessons from that quilt...always prewash red fabric and test wash a photo printed on photo fabric. I did neither, and yes, the red bled and yes, the pictures faded after one wash.
I'm looking for suggestions for a high quality photo fabric. I think I've resolved my printer issue as I have a Konica Minolta BizHub at work that will print way better than any personal printer. I will just have to mess with the settings to get good, high quality output.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Michelle
#2
I've used "photo" fabric for years. After some trial & error, I now stay with Miracle Fabric Sheets by C.Jenkins. I just bought some online by google-ing "Miracle Fabric Sheets". I got more than 3 hits and after checking on several, I found softexpressions.com had the best price today; however, check around before you buy. Do not use a product called Printed Treasures. I made a couple of labels and the ink faded and ran......luckily before I put them on the quilt. Also, be sure to follow the directions on whatever product you use.
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Northern Indiana
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I use the Electric Quilt brand , picked it because it was machine washable
as for the printer- anyone should work well as long as you set print quality - to the highest resolution- some are High, or picture quality
as for the printer- anyone should work well as long as you set print quality - to the highest resolution- some are High, or picture quality
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ali
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I use the printed treasures and have not had any problems, except when my husband refilled the cartridges, not good. I am now using the HP ink and again, no problems. I have heard on this board that the Electric Quilt sheets are softer, so when I run out, I will try those next. I print most of my labels on them and so far so good with multiple washings.
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