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07-03-2011, 11:27 AM

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Somerset Val

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Originally Posted by quiltinggrandmabeth

I'm doing a picture quilt for my grandson's graduation next year. I like this! Do you have a pattern for it? I would appreciate any help you can offer. Thanks, Beth

I designed it myself using EQ7. It took me best part of a month to get the design right but it was worth it in the end. I used the EQ Printable Cotton Satin Inkjet Fabric Sheets. They are very simple to use - as easy as printing a photo on paper - plus the extra steps of removing the plastic backing, soaking in water for 15 mins and then leaving flat to dry. I made my first photo quilt 2 years ago for my grandson's 18th, and used the EQ Premium Cotton Lawn Sheets, but I found them a bit flimsy - the satin ones are much better - but not cheap! The only initial problem I had was discovering that the sheets are not A4 but letter-size. Once I had adjusted my printer setting, it was fine.
All the blocks were PP, even the log cabin. I found this was much more accurate. I discovered packs of A4 tracing paper at my local stationers, which went through the printer without any problems. This meant that I didn't have to do any reversing of blocks because I could see the lines clearly on both sides! I just couldn't get my head round reversing them! The paper tore away easily from the fabric. The outer borders were stitched on till rolls. I made sure I did a locking stitch at beginning and end, on the paper, with a little extra fabric extending either side, and then I trimmed it with ruler and blade. It's the first time I've done this and it was so easy! Beth, I do hope some of this is of help to you!

07-03-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RenaB

I love it!! How did you get the pictures on the fabric?

RenaB, please refer to my brief outline of the process somewhere on this thread!

07-03-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by psychonurse

This is beautiful. What a wonderful gift you have given her.
I am not sure I would trust it to be "sent" to her, maybe picked up in person or delivered in person.

It's OK! It's going to be personally delivered - no way would I trust it to the post!