Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
printable fabric. Who has done it and helpful hints >

printable fabric. Who has done it and helpful hints

printable fabric. Who has done it and helpful hints

Old 02-11-2013, 06:09 AM
  #1  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
quiltingfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: San Antonio Texas
Posts: 1,063
Default printable fabric. Who has done it and helpful hints

I guess I said it all in that title. I am thinking of printing the logo of the school mascot and maybe a pic of a knight for the backing of my sons quilt. I have never done this before and need all the helpful hints from those that have. From buying the right kind. printing on it and then piecing it to the back. Thanks so much. I am so tempted to just get some fabric and be done with it. But want it to be special. Thanks Beth
quiltingfan is offline  
Old 02-11-2013, 06:28 AM
  #2  
Administrator
 
patricej's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Southeast Georgia, USA
Posts: 9,088
Default

i use products from this company.
they were the first on the market and i've never been disappointed by anything i've ordered and used.

http://www.cjenkinscompany.com/
__________________
  • necessity is the mother of invention. lazy is the crazy aunt.
  • for issues regarding the reminder emails, please contact [email protected]
patricej is online now  
Old 02-11-2013, 06:31 AM
  #3  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
quiltingfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: San Antonio Texas
Posts: 1,063
Default

Originally Posted by PatriceJ View Post
i use products from this company.
they were the first on the market and i've never been disappointed by anything i've ordered and used.

http://www.cjenkinscompany.com/
Took a look at it, I don't need that many of them and definitely don't want to spend that much money on it.
quiltingfan is offline  
Old 02-11-2013, 06:32 AM
  #4  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Tn
Posts: 8,639
Default

I have used Printed Treasures. It copies on the inkjet printers. Will be stiff until it is washed and it does wash good.
cjsews is offline  
Old 02-11-2013, 06:56 AM
  #5  
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 17
Default

I used Blumenthal Lansing cotton photo fabric for a memory quilt I made. I bought a roll of it from Amazon for under $20, it was 8 1/2" by 120". It worked great, I could cut the size I needed per picture, it printed much more vibrantly than I expected and it washed great. I did a few test pictures trying different drying times, rinsing methods, washer and dryer settings.

Best results I got were letting it dry at least 15-20 minutes after printing before rinsing in very cold water, gently rubbing over the picture with my fingers, paying extra attention to the darker colors, then I layed them flat and blotted with a towel then left them flat to dry completely(I tried hanging to dry but the darker colors tended to run a bit even after a very thorough rinsing). I washed the whole quilt top in my front loader on the hand wash cycle and dried it on air dry, NO HEAT. I dried a couple pieces in the dryer seperately before hand, and even on the lowest heat setting they faded some, not horribly, but enough to be noticable.

If I were to make another quilt requiring printable fabric, I would definitly use this fabric again. I really liked being able to cut whatever size/shape I wanted.
codyormoe is offline  
Old 02-11-2013, 09:21 AM
  #6  
Super Member
 
JanTx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Texas Gulf Coast
Posts: 1,463
Default

I've used this one very successfully: http://www.equilter.com/cgi-bin/webc...25113350091.34
JanTx is offline  
Old 02-11-2013, 09:29 AM
  #7  
Super Member
 
grammy Dwynn's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Oregon
Posts: 2,042
Default

I use Bubble Jet set.
grammy Dwynn is offline  
Old 02-11-2013, 10:30 AM
  #8  
Super Member
 
knlsmith's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: West central Illinois
Posts: 2,919
Default

Joanns has some, June Taylor or Printed Treasures (can't remember) and i buy them with a coupon. 10 sheets for about $8 with coupon if memory serves.
knlsmith is offline  
Old 02-11-2013, 01:50 PM
  #9  
Super Member
 
AliKat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 2,943
Default

Lots of tutes here on the QB.
AliKat is offline  
Old 02-11-2013, 03:13 PM
  #10  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Jeffersonville, In
Posts: 2,621
Default

My advice is be sure to read the instructions thoroughly, especially the washing instructions. Some of them want you to use fabric softener instead of detergent. It does make a difference.
KwiltyKahy is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
quilt-fanatic
Main
10
07-28-2011 10:34 PM
bigsister63
Main
6
02-27-2011 04:37 AM
feline fanatic
Main
3
11-16-2010 01:09 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter