nycquilter

Being really cheap, I use bubble jet set and prepare my own fabric. You get much more for the same amount of $$$. Last time I did this, I took an extra picture and threw it in with the regular laundry. Washed and dried as if it were a pair of jeans! And, it came out beautifully. I was so pleasantly surprised.

Laurie

Suzette316

I appreciate this info! But can you tell me what brands/models of printers are pigment-based? Thanks!!

QuiltE

ditto!

I asked @ Staples about pigment-based inks and they had no clue!
We then read the boxes and were none the wiser.
So, further info on pigment-based inks would be appreciated.
Thank you!!

trif

I agree to use color catchers! For a queen size quilt with dark colors I throw in 3. It's worth the price of the catchers when you compare to the price and heartache of a ruined quilt.

mamatothreechicks

I followed the instructions to a "T". I did the rinse and heat set and didn't have any ink run off at all or at least none I could see. I've been working on the quilts for 3 months, so I know I'm way past the "wait 24-48 hours to wash" time. My hubby brought home some color catchers this morning, so I'm going to try them. I think I'm just scared all my hard work will be thrown away. I'll let you know how they turn out. Thank you all! You rock!

dunster

http://www.redrivercatalog.com/infoc...-printers.html

thimblebug6000

Oh good.... the year is almost over & I'm still learning new things, thanks for sharing about the pigment ink.

mamatothreechicks

I have finished washing and drying both quilts and they turned out great! I washed them separately in cold water with a few color catchers in the wash on delicate cycle. I dried them in my dryer on the air fluff/ no heat setting. I had no color on my color catchers either time and the pictures look just as good as before I washed them! I can't see that the pictures have faded any and neither could my sister. Keep in mind though that they've been printed for about 3 months though before they were washed. I'll post pictures of them soon. Thank you all very much!

mamatothreechicks

Here is the link the the pictures of the quilts. (If I've done this right)
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ml#post5733397

judi_lynne

So what is the BEST ink, printer, and method to transfer photos for a memory quilt? I need to make one and I've read so many different versions! Thank you!