Photo quilts?
#1
Photo quilts?
So my folks are celebrating retirement with a trip to see and photograph the many waterfalls of Canada. Mother talked about a waterfall themed quilt from their photos.
Have any of you done something like this? What would you use to transfer photos to fabric? I have an inkjet printer and I've seen printable fabric and transfers out there. Do you have a recommendation for which type or brand to use? How does it hold up to washing and wear?
Have any of you done something like this? What would you use to transfer photos to fabric? I have an inkjet printer and I've seen printable fabric and transfers out there. Do you have a recommendation for which type or brand to use? How does it hold up to washing and wear?
#2
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: S.E. Queensland, Australia
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I normally use Bubble Jet Set on the fabric and leave sit overnight after printing, then a good press with a hot iron, but be careful not to scorch. A bottle goes a long way, also there are recipes out there you can google to make your own, though I haven't tried them yet.
Have also used the purchased treated and trimmed ones with good results, but they are expensive. I find I like to print with a good depth of colour - sometimes printed twice - as the fibres will turn with washing and give a washed out effect. Otherwise no issues with washing.
Have also used the purchased treated and trimmed ones with good results, but they are expensive. I find I like to print with a good depth of colour - sometimes printed twice - as the fibres will turn with washing and give a washed out effect. Otherwise no issues with washing.
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Location: Southern California
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From what I read, the inkjet ink does fade after a few washing. I might try to find someone who can print the photos the fabric using professional ink that might wear a little better. Wall hangings seldom need washing but bed quilts do. Sounds like a beautiful quilt.
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Illinois
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Best option is to use Spoonflower -- submit your photos to them & have them printed out on Fat Quarters. It will last much longer than any product you could use on your home printer (and that's assuming you have a really high quality home printer). If you don't mind the fading over time, I agree with Gay that Bubble Jet Set is the best option for DIY fabric printing.
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