Photo's for a Memory Quilt
#11
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
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when i print on fabric i use PFD fabric (prepared for dyeing) i press it to freezer paper then run it through the printer. i then set it aside to (cure/dry/soak into the fibers) for a minimum of 24 hours- then i heat set it= and set it aside to cure- i do this every day for a week. then i timidly go to the sink and remove the freezer paper i run cold water through the picture- 99% of the time the picture is well cured, crisp and set. that 1% of the time it is usually a picture with alot of red in it- or other bright color that just does not want to take...but i've been happy with my 99% good results.
#12
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Midwest
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
when i print on fabric i use PFD fabric (prepared for dyeing) i press it to freezer paper then run it through the printer. i then set it aside to (cure/dry/soak into the fibers) for a minimum of 24 hours- then i heat set it= and set it aside to cure- i do this every day for a week. then i timidly go to the sink and remove the freezer paper i run cold water through the picture- 99% of the time the picture is well cured, crisp and set. that 1% of the time it is usually a picture with alot of red in it- or other bright color that just does not want to take...but i've been happy with my 99% good results.
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#13
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Massachusetts, USA
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Originally Posted by gramajo
I've made several photo quilts. I've used Printed Treasures for the others and had no problems with anything running. :lol: I would NEVER use anything other than Printed Treasures again. :thumbup:
#14
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Location: Massachusetts, USA
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Originally Posted by gaigai
For a truly permanent photo, that will survive normal washings, you will need to have the photos printed professionally (on the fabric of your choice, of course).
#15
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: DC metro area
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Originally Posted by gaigai
For a truly permanent photo, that will survive normal washings, you will need to have the photos printed professionally (on the fabric of your choice, of course). Ask me how I know!!
http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome ,
where you can create your own fabrics. I dont' really want to pay $18 a yard. But I guess if you are good with photos maybe you could put all the photos on 1 yard, hey, that's an idea, I'll have to check that out soon. See if it can be done that way.
#16
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Peotone IL
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by gramajo
I've made several photo quilts. I've used Printed Treasures for the others and had no problems with anything running. :lol: I would NEVER use anything other than Printed Treasures again. :thumbup:
My daughter does all the printing for me. I've e-mailed her asking for details. Will get back to you after I hear from her--probably late tonight as I have to go to work shortly.
#17
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Houston, TX
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by gaigai
For a truly permanent photo, that will survive normal washings, you will need to have the photos printed professionally (on the fabric of your choice, of course).
#18
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Peotone IL
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by gramajo
I've made several photo quilts. I've used Printed Treasures for the others and had no problems with anything running. :lol: I would NEVER use anything other than Printed Treasures again. :thumbup:
Any ink jet printer can be used with regular ink. Just don't use the ink for photo paper.
#19
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SE Qld. Australia
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Thanks everybody for your suggestions, sorry I haven't got back before this, but I've spent the best part of 3 days in bed with a cold bug that has been going around.
I managed to get to my LQS yesterday - a 90 minute drive away - and found out where I can get the liquid and fabric I need. I thought they may have kept it; they don't but have given me the website for where they get what they use from. Have to get it from interstate, so that will have to wait until after Easter.
Thanks again for your help.
I managed to get to my LQS yesterday - a 90 minute drive away - and found out where I can get the liquid and fabric I need. I thought they may have kept it; they don't but have given me the website for where they get what they use from. Have to get it from interstate, so that will have to wait until after Easter.
Thanks again for your help.
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