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Old 08-20-2011, 09:58 PM
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I am making a memory quilt. The picture I took I printed out on fabric sheets for ink jet printer. You can see thru them and I need to know how to use a stablizer to make the picture stiffer when working with them. Any thoughts?
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I have no clue myself as I have never made one but someday hope to. I am sure that someone will come along real soon and tell you what to do. :) Good Luck.
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you can use a light or med weight iron on stablizer
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Old 08-20-2011, 11:47 PM
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i just noticed you're from mesa. you can take a block with you to Mulqueens on Main street. they will be glad to help you choose the correct stabilizer.
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I would choose a light weight iron on interfacing. It will stay nice and soft and give the fabric a bit more substance :D:D:D
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Originally Posted by amma
I would choose a light weight iron on interfacing. It will stay nice and soft and give the fabric a bit more substance :D:D:D
I agree--couldn't have said it better myself!
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Old 08-21-2011, 06:25 AM
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Thank you everyone for your help. For some reason I kept thinking fusibal web. Ill go to Mulqueens today..
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Mulqueens is an awesome place to buy fabric. They do have some very helpful salespeople there too!! They will know exactly what to prescribe for you.
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