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    Old 04-08-2013, 08:06 AM
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    Default How do you "set" hand painted fabric?
    I have a tablecloth that I want to turn into a quilt. Thrift shop find for $10 and beautiful. It's hand painted, on cotton and you can feel the layers of paint.

    I am terrifed to ruin this fabric!

    Help please!

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    Old 04-09-2013, 03:09 AM
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    Bump. Still need some good advice please.
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    Does it look like it has been washed previously? If so, it has likely already been "set". Without knowing what type of paint was used, it is hard to say...
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    Old 04-09-2013, 04:02 AM
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    Originally Posted by Aylahopper
    I have a tablecloth that I want to turn into a quilt. Thrift shop find for $10 and beautiful. It's hand painted, on cotton and you can feel the layers of paint.

    I am terrifed to ruin this fabric!

    Help please!

    Andrea
    I don't know if you received any help on this but here is a link that might be helpful.
    http://painting.about.com/od/fabricp...-with-iron.htm
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    Old 04-09-2013, 08:07 AM
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    Thanks ladies! No, I don't think its been washed at all and I have no idea what type of paint it is.

    On my way to check out that site Craftiladi...ohhhh thats great! Bookmarked

    Thanks again!

    Andrea
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