Rhonda

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions! I will have to check them all out.

kluedesigns

i've been toying with the idea of getting this silk screen printer - its a little cheaper then the others i've seen.


http://store.quilting-warehouse.com/...reen-yudu.html

Rhonda

Do you do a lot of printing your own fabric? I looked at the silkscreen. It isn't too bad but the suppllies could really add up. I would have to decide if the end result would be too expensive to use. If I have to put too much into the cost of making the fabric then I won't be able to recoup the cost when I sell my stuff. That's not counting the cost of the silkscreen.

I'll give it some thought.

kluedesigns

i do have fabric printed.

i'll design the image in the computer and send the file off to be printed.

these are always whole cloth quilts and they wouldn't look nice if i printed the image myself on fabric printer paper since i'm trying to avoid seams.

i guess the biggest difference between our work is that i'm not tied into using cotton like most quilters are - 99% of my work is for wall hangings so i can use whatever fabric i like.

i have my work printed on poly poplin - which feels and looks like cotton but takes color and images really well since its poly.

the last order i placed was for four 54 inches by 30 inches. the images were 28 inches by 52 inches and i paid $226 for the four panels and $12.20 for shipping.

so each panel cost $59.55 and then i did my magic on them and i sold them for $500 each all to the same person.

BellaBoo

That's great Klue! Do you have a business website?

Lacelady

Have you thought of using the smaller cake decorating cutters to cut out stamps from adhesive foam? You would need a specialist cake decorating supplier, then the foam should be available at art/craft shops. Once you have cut out the foam (instead of rolled out icing sugar) then you could stick the little flowers, leaves etc on the end of wooden dowelling? You would then have small stamps to print with. I don't know if this would make sense from the USA point of view

kluedesigns

i haven't made a website yet i have the website name but haven't used it for quilting.

i've found that people actually want to see the works in person vs. ordering online.

i have done quilts for people in other states and other countries and these pieces and always done by email and photos. the projects take longer that way but its been working so far.

i just finished a quilt that i shipped to australia. i was surprised how quickly they received it.

Rhonda

Klue well that makes sense for you to have it printed then. If you can recoup the cost then it is worth it!

I don't think it would be worth it for me tho.

Have you posted pictures? I would love to see what you do.

Rhonda

I do know what you mean. My mom has or had? rolling pins with designs that cut out as they roll. It is a good idea!

kluedesigns

i've posted a few pics on the board. the quilt i'm currently working on is on the safety pin thread.