I don't know much about quilting but do know about photo quilts. We make lots of them. Go the following website
http://newmilfordphoto.com/?sef_rewrite=1 and find the trasfer paper that's right for your project. You print from your regular printer and then take it to someone who has a heat press like them make t-shirts with. They will probably charge you about $3 do it, but it's worth it. It should last through 500 washings if you use good material and these transfers. Good luck. They are beautiful and great treasures.