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MJTAS |
1. RE: memory photo quilts
Jan 25 2008, 3:34 PM EST
I don't have answers, seeking same how-to help. I purchased HP's Photo Fun book published in 2005 and it has great ideas, but I need actual crafting tips from fellow quilters who have done it, too, just like you. Hope we both get answers.
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lkeycooper |
2. RE: memory photo quilts
Feb 26 2009, 11:44 PM EST
It is very easy to print quilt pieces on to fabric. Go to the grocery store and purchase a package of freezer paper. Cut it into 81/2 x 11 sheets of paper. Lay it on plain white cotton fabric shiny side toward the fabric. Cut the fabric to fit the paper. Remove plain paper from your inkjet paper; place your paper backed cloth sheets cloth down (if the image comes out face up) and simply print your photo or any other design on the quilt. There is a major down side to this procedure. The ink is not permanent and any drop of fluid with make the ink run. I have been researching ways to make the ink permanent, and conducting my own experiments with it. Anything I have found to treat the fabric with also makes it very difficult to hand quilt. I will post any solutions I may find on this site.
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lkeycooper |
3. RE: memory photo quilts
Feb 26 2009, 11:46 PM EST
Sorry, I forget to add that you need to use a very dry iron and iron the paper onto the fabric. Go over both sides of the adhesion - first lightly iron on the paper, turn it over then iron on the fabric, pushing the air bubbles out with the iron.
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lindacl |
4. RE: memory photo quilts
Mar 7 2009, 7:28 AM EST
wELL I AM GLAD i TOOK THE TIME TO READ THIS AND i WILL BE TRY IT. BECAUSE MYSELF & FAMILY TALKED ABOUT DOING A GUILT IF IT WORK IT WOULD SAVE ME . BECAUSE i MADE oBAMA'S PILLOW FOR MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS USING t-SHIRT TRANFERS SO YOU KNOW WHAT IT TAKE TO DO THAT, THANKS FOR THE TIP
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lindacl |
5. RE: memory photo quilts
Mar 13 2009, 3:49 PM EDT
I went out and got that freezer paper and know what it really work, I don't know if this would like but, I covered the pillows with plastic, I sewed it in the seams to protect the pictures. This is just and Idea I have not try it but, spraying it with scottguard.
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jerseyjudi51 |
6. RE: memory photo quilts
Oct 18 2009, 2:28 PM EDT
I've been researching on websites for care of memory quilts etc.; I'm gonna try scotchguard spray after I print a photo and wash it a few times before I use any of my memory photos. I will check in after I finish this process.
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Ceelia |
7. RE: memory photo quilts
Oct 19 2009, 12:41 PM EDT
A good website is www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk They have a wide range of printable fabric, including silk and cotton, iron-on and sew on, There is one called Transfer Artist Paper, (TAP) which becomes part of the material, and can be stretched, washed, ironed over, and applied to many types of material.. Very versatile.
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jerseyjudi51 |
8. RE: memory photo quilts
Oct 19 2009, 2:12 PM EDT
"A good website is www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk They have a wide range of printable fabric, including silk and cotton, iron-on and sew on, There is one called Transfer Artist Paper, (TAP) which becomes part of the material, and can be stretched, washed, ironed over, and applied to many types of material.. Very versatile."yes, thank you though; I have done some transfers with my printer. The BIG drawback is, when you wash whatever garment you've done the transfer on, ends up shrivelling and eventually cracking. Catastrophe.I know that nothing is permanent but, 2 washes? There's gotta be a better way. I wouldn't mind fading; This way things can be easier taken care of. Until I discover a better method...I'll keep looking. Thank you, again. Do you find this valuable? |
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9. RE: memory photo quilts
Oct 19 2009, 4:27 PM EDT
The claim for this paper is that those things don't happen, and I haven't had a problem, although I've only used it once. The sew-on fabrics work well
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yoursandi |
10. RE: memory photo quilts
Nov 26 2009, 4:20 AM EST
I use fabric in my printer with freezer paper. After I print the fabric and the ink is dry, I iron over the fabric again for 3 minutes. The heat will set the ink into the fabric fibers. Wait 24 hours before washing or wetting the ink. Works better than iron-on transfer paper.
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