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    Old 07-09-2016, 04:05 AM
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    What is the best way to transfer photos to fabric for use in a quilt? I would like it to be as washable as possible.
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    Old 07-09-2016, 04:13 AM
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    I would suggest finding a professional to print your photos onto the fabric. They have better inks and equipment than what we can afford.
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    Old 07-09-2016, 04:43 AM
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    I've used many different brands of readily available ones from Hancock's and JoAnn's they all work very well if you follow the directions. I have one I made about 15 years ago with pictures of my husband's chickens, it has been washed several times a year because he and his dog use it in the recliner. Most of them are too faded to tell what it is if you don't know but they held up well for a very long time. Computer ink just wasn't meant to be washed but with a little care it will last a long time. good luck
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    Old 07-09-2016, 05:38 AM
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    I have used the fabric sheets you use on your printer. They fade after a while. The last quilt I did, I took my photos to a shop that prints tee shirts. It looks like this will last quite a while. I have already washed the finished quilt with good results
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