Originally Posted by wafflles
So, essentially what that article said is that the most you can get with Bubble Jet set is 80% penetration. That means that each time you wash, you are going to lose between 10% and 20% of your photo. 4 or more washes, and the picture is essentially half gone.
When I made my memory quilt, I took it to a special print shop (NOT Kinkos or a t-shirt shop) and had the photos printed on the fabric of my choice there. It was pricey, but worth it. They guaranteed no loss of image for a minimum of 50 washings. I've washed that quilt in a regular washer and dryer for at least 10 times now, and it's still perfect.