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From: swartzrn
Date: 07-05-2006, 05:52 PM (1 of 15)
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I have a question and was wondering if anybody knew the answer. I wanted to know how to transfer a photo to a piece of fabric. My eldest daughter is turning 16 this Sept and I was thinking of doing a photo quilt for her. My initial thoughts were to take photos from each year and have them on there or photos from special moments in her life (first day of school, b'day parties, etc) and start working on it. I saw some really cute ideas around the internet but I really don't know how to do the photos. It may be Christmas before I finish it but I thought I could at least start planning. I already have a few pictures in mind for it. I don't know though if I would want to do just one photo/block or a couple. Quilting is going to be new to me too and I'm just getting started learning. I know it won't be perfect but I thought it might be something special to her. Thank you guys!! Julie
"To see the future, look into a child's eyes." |
User: swartzrn
Member since: 02-17-2006 Total posts: 436 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 07-05-2006, 07:17 PM (2 of 15)
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You can get iron on paper for your printer. You print the photo then iron it on to the fabric. There is also fabric that you can print on directly. I've had good results with the first method and have heard the second is even better. You can probably get the printer paper or fabric at a craft or fabric store. Maybe WalMart, I don't know, I don't shop there. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 07-05-2006, 07:51 PM (3 of 15)
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Fabric shops have the packs of computer printer fabric/paper to use for photos.. But , you have to soak it in a special liquid after you print it, to make it fade proof.. The directions are on the packages.. Comes in white and ecru.. It is rather expensive, so always print on a regular paper sheet first, to make sure its what you want..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: vickki
Date: 07-05-2006, 08:40 PM (4 of 15)
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I want to do one for my sister for Christmas,I have purchased 2 pkgs.of the special paper at Walmart.that's as far as it has gone because I have no idea what to do to get the picture on the paper....Please help if anyone has the answers. 
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User: vickki
Member since: 08-21-2005 Total posts: 374 |
From: Kew
Date: 07-06-2006, 12:44 AM (5 of 15)
| I used to use a bottle of Picture This that I would pour on my picture that was already laying on my jacket and then after several hours I would rinse it off and the picture was permanently on my jacket. Now I use the iron on paper . I scan the picture and print it on the iron on paper and it works great. Just read the instructions carefully on your package of paper.Buttons |
User: Kew
Member since: 10-19-2000 Total posts: 58 |
From: SummersEchos
Date: 07-06-2006, 06:54 AM (6 of 15)
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If you buy the pretreated fabric that you can print on, make sure that you read the whole cover. Some of them are dry clean only. I myself just use muslin, freezer paper and Bubble Jet Set 2000 and Bubble Jet Rinse. I have had good luck with this, is cheaper than the pretreated material, and last a long time.
Summer
FREE FALLIN |
User: SummersEchos
Member since: 09-29-2004 Total posts: 884 |
From: jenny-o
Date: 07-06-2006, 03:27 PM (7 of 15)
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I have a type of transfer paper that I can bring to the photocopy shop and have them copy (with their best quality colour copier) onto the paper in reverse and then it irons down onto the fabric permanently. The instructions make it sound simple and fool proof. Of course, I haven't actually done it yet! I promise to get to it soon and post my results. Jen |
User: jenny-o
Member since: 08-28-2005 Total posts: 132 |
From: stephi
Date: 07-07-2006, 09:00 AM (8 of 15)
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Julie, I have done the copy and iron on the transfer on tee shirts, but not on quilts...I dont have enough patients to quilt, LOL!! I have seen a beautiful quilt at a craft show like that though. The lady copied over pics then edged the outside in pretty purple floral prints, then had the wide outer band in a light blue and purple flowers print. I wanted it but the family on it wasnt mine and she wouldnt let me have it, LOL!! Stephi
"No body knows what it is that I do until I dont do it" "if you do what you have always done you will get what you have always gotten" |
User: stephi
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 361 
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From: KayTee
Date: 07-07-2006, 10:30 AM (9 of 15)
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I've done a two quilts using the sheets that you iron on - one for my DD and one for my DIL-to be. It worked very well and the end product turned out better than I had hoped. I did find, though, that when they say "hold in place for 10 seconds", they mean 10, not 15 or 20. More is not better in this case. The photo seems to re-adhere to its backing if you leave it on too long. I think you can buy them at places like Staples too. KayTee |
User: KayTee
Member since: 12-06-2002 Total posts: 98 |
From: nannylin
Date: 07-08-2006, 08:05 PM (10 of 15)
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I am in love with "Printed Treasures" by Milliken. For about $17 you get a package of 5 sheets that are each 8.5 x 11. It is fabric with a paper backing that makes it stiff enough to put through your ink jet printer just as you would paper. You let it dry for 60 seconds, peel off the backing, and away you go with you cloth photos. I have made a couple of quilts and soft books and a wall hanging with it. You can print a bunch of smaller photos at the same time, just like you would with photo paper, to avoid wasting the sheets. It has been about 2 years and they have not faded yet. A lot easier than the freezer paper method, although that works well, too and will save you some money. Linda |
User: nannylin
Member since: 02-27-2006 Total posts: 47 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 07-09-2006, 08:38 AM (11 of 15)
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Does anyone know if they make these products for a laser printer? We have one and the color is fantastic. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: nannylin
Date: 07-09-2006, 10:05 AM (12 of 15)
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I searched aropund a little and so far I didn't find anything for a laser printer. Several sites say that they get too hot. Linda 
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User: nannylin
Member since: 02-27-2006 Total posts: 47
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From: swartzrn
Date: 07-09-2006, 01:30 PM (13 of 15)
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Well I have the photos and just need to get the blocks cut and start experimenting. I am really excited about this project and hopefully it will turn out OK. I am thinking of doing some applique in the sashing squares but not sure. I may be getting myself into more than I bargained for. Another question--do you all think it would be better to use solid white material so the photo color would show up without distorting the picture or even the cream on cream or white on white? I will add color around the sashing and borders. Thanks for all the advice as well!! Julie
"To see the future, look into a child's eyes." |
User: swartzrn
Member since: 02-17-2006 Total posts: 436
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From: LoveSewin
Date: 07-10-2006, 08:50 PM (14 of 15)
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In regards to paper for a laser printer - I run a copy centre and we stock the paper for our color copiers. We also have a quilt shop across the street that supplies the paper for people to bring to copy centres, so it is available in some places. I imagine that this paper is suitable for laser printers, but you would have to check the specs on the package.
Kim
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User: LoveSewin
Member since: 01-31-2006 Total posts: 103 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 07-11-2006, 06:56 AM (15 of 15)
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Kim, Do you know the brand that makes it? That might help me locate some. I haven't seriously looked for it yet but I will be looking eventually, I know. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
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