Does anyone know how to put an Iron on Transfer onto a quilt? I assume I should iron it on the fabric before I sew? I just don't know if I will ruin the transfer if I stitch into it.

I've never tried it, but I don't think I'd stitch into an iron-on. I think it would be best to quilt around it, but there will probably be someone on here who knows much more about it than I do. These folks know just about everything.

Where did you get these iron on transfers and what are they like? I don't think I have ever worked with iron on transfers, so I'm trying to wrap my head around what you have. Are they large, small, thick embroidery patches like boy scout badges, or .....? Does the package say anything about stitching? Some fusibles are made to be stitched through but others are not. The ones that are not made for stitching will gum up your needle quickly. Some people have sewn through them anyway, periodically cleaning their needle with (I think) a swab of rubbing alcohol.

What is the final use of the quilt you are making? Will it hang on a wall, lay on a bed, or be a utility quilt for snuggling? All that info helps. :-)

Do you mean embroidery iron on transfer?

I would not sew through those... If you want to quilt through the image I would suggest buying the printer sheets that you print the image on..then you can quilt anywhere on them.

These transfers are not as permanently embedded into the fabric and they also tend to start peeling off after a few washings as well as where they are folded or rubbed.

Just my experience with them...my kids use these for tshirts...but they don't last very long.

I have T-Shirts with iron on and they don't hold up well in the wash. After a while they break apart and become ratty looking. I like amma's idea about printing the transfer onto fabric and using that in the quilt.

I have never had much luck with iron on transfers. As MadQuilter says they start to look ratty after a while. I think the idea of printing on fabric is your best bet. I did that on a quilt for my dad and it's held up well.

Hi , I agree . The color fades , they crack . I did t-shirts and sweats , didn't last very long . I was so disappointed :cry: If you are doing like a quilt block , maybe a wallhanging . It might last . Try vaccuuming , instead of washing . Hope this helps . Annie

On the other hand, if it is for a wall hanging that will be kept in a dry place away from direct sunlight, it may work fine, even if you stitch over it. Just make sure you don't do too much stitching. Just eneough to make sure the quilt don't form a big bulge on the area where the transfer is.

This is not advertising but I make and sell tons of fabric appliques for quilts. The fusible webbing is already applied to the backs so all you have to do is peel off the paper and press to your fabric. Most people do a machine satin stitch or small zig zag stitch around them and they are permanent and washable when done this way.

Thanks marsye , Annie

Thanx for everyones help I want to print an image off my computer and put it on a quilt. I did not know they made fabric transfers because that would work. I am making it to be used on a single bed.

I have some die-cut hearts that I added steam-a-seam2 to and I LOVE to use them in my quilts. As long as they are stitched down properly along the edges, they handle really well.

For DH's Halloween Costume, I transferred an iron-on to a T-shirt. WHAT A DRAG. It never stuck properly in a few areas and I DID follow directions. It is already stiff and crappy looking after one wash.

There are a few options for you out there. I have tried Printed Treasures. They have two different products, both for printing at home. One is a sheet that you print with your home computer, peel the back and expose adhesive that is activated whe you iron it on. I have never washed it, but it is very stiff to work with and I believe it stays stiff. The other product has only a paper on the back and when you peel it, you have printed image that is flexible as your fabric because is fabric with no adhesive, and the good part is that is fixed. Once is dry you can use it as you do your commercial printed fabric.

Good luck

Maria

Are you the Arkie Quilt Shop?

No, I only sell on Ebay and Etsy. :)

I've never done the iron transfer ..., But, I have scanned in a picture or design and then printed it on fabric. Then I went ahead and added it to my project.

If I use the freezer paper method I always wash my fabric first so the printer ink adheres to the fabric. Then I iron the fabric onto the freezer paper, trim the leading edge of this, iron it again, put it through the printer, then do a final ironing to set the ink.

Of course you can always buy the sheets of prepared fabric for printers. Just costs more ... does take less time ... and you can't choose your own fabric with this method.

Good luck.
alice

what kind of transfers are you talking about? the picture ones or the blue line ones?

I have done a lot of Iron on transfer quilts I like the transfers that don't have a rubbery feel those you can use wax paper after the transfer cools and sealthe picture beleive me it doesn't crack or peel It's like when a child melts a crayon on your car seat it stays I have done baby quilts and quilts for Breast Cancer that are well used and one is 3 yrs old now I am not in my sewing room or I would tell you what brand of ink transfers I use , Would like to try the freezer paper one and seal with wax paper and see if it works as well

I like Printed Treasures--the fabric kind. The others are too thick and feel like plastic. I have sewn them to the same fabric I'm using in the quilt and sewn them on that way--like adding a border. The last time, I fused the fabric to a piece of my quilt fabric, then did a satin stitch around it. (I don't trust those edges not to peel up.) It's kind of like applique. I really liked the look of the latter and think I will do it that way from now on. The fabric is hard to needle, so adding the border of quilt fabric makes it much easier to sew them on.