Using photo paper
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Using photo paper
I tried to search the site using photo paper but got lots of photos and info on paper piecing.
I am trying to include photos in a quilt I am making for my nephew. I used a product that was 100% cotton poplin and followed the directions. When the photos were printed they looked wonderful.
Then I rinsed them as the dierections said. The color faded so much that even the pictures had 1 thing on them they are unrecognizable. What did I do wrong? Is there a better product I could have used?
Any other suggestions? Thanks.
I am trying to include photos in a quilt I am making for my nephew. I used a product that was 100% cotton poplin and followed the directions. When the photos were printed they looked wonderful.
Then I rinsed them as the dierections said. The color faded so much that even the pictures had 1 thing on them they are unrecognizable. What did I do wrong? Is there a better product I could have used?
Any other suggestions? Thanks.
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Here is a link I posted a while back about a product that surprised me at the difference in quality. http://www.quiltingboard.com/links-r...e-t197055.html
I think if you put "quotes" around the phrase you are searching for - you won't get all the random things. Not actually sure that works here, but worth a try. There have been other posts on this topic.
I think if you put "quotes" around the phrase you are searching for - you won't get all the random things. Not actually sure that works here, but worth a try. There have been other posts on this topic.
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search for Fabric Printer sheets- there are a number on the market- some for wall hangings- some for (usable quilts) it's important to read the package & make sure the one you choose can be laundered.
I have had mixed results with the commercial products- i do better making my own- using (pfd -- prepared for dyeing) fabric & freezer paper- it is also important to be using permenent ink(kind of expensive-name brands) in your printer- if you are using the (knock off) refillable- inexpensive inks they will not last- they are water soluble- wash out inks...
I have had mixed results with the commercial products- i do better making my own- using (pfd -- prepared for dyeing) fabric & freezer paper- it is also important to be using permenent ink(kind of expensive-name brands) in your printer- if you are using the (knock off) refillable- inexpensive inks they will not last- they are water soluble- wash out inks...
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