Question for those who makes quilts

[Bite_Me]

Do you make ones with personal pictures in it? I saw one a long time ago and just fell in love with it.
I want to be able to have pics of my brother and I in it. I know it'll be expensive, which I don't mind. But I had to ask

[lacy+chk]

i love that idea too! i am hoping to get into quilting soon, so i'm curious to see the responses to this question!

[sandykay]

I am in the process of making on for DH with pics of me and the kids. It was supposed to be finished before he deployed (he'll be back next month), I just got too busy with camo purse orders I just got photo iron on transfer paper and calico (you can use any cream/white quilting fabric).

[JennB]

Yes that is quite easy to do. you can buy fabric sheets that run through your printer and print your photos right onto the fabric.

I don't recommend using it for a quilt that might be washed ALOT, however, as the ink from ink jet printers is not going to last through many washings, and it will start to fade. I use this method for alot of the labels I put on my quilts, and I've noticed on my older ones that the labels have faded considerably on the ones that have been washed a dozen or so times.

You can get the fabric sheets at Walmart, or most craft and quilt shops. They run about 5-13.00 for a anywhere from 3-10 sheets and come in white and cream. You can get them in an iron on, and a sew-on versions. I prefer the sew-on versions.

It does use the ink on your printer up quickly, so between the cost of the sheets of fabric and the printer ink, your costs can increase quickly if you want a lot of photos on it.

[lacy+chk]

Originally Posted by sandykay I am in the process of making on for DH with pics of me and the kids. It was supposed to be finished before he deployed (he'll be back next month), I just got too busy with camo purse orders I just got photo iron on transfer paper and calico (you can use any cream/white quilting fabric).

Originally Posted by JennB Yes that is quite easy to do. you can buy fabric sheets that run through your printer and print your photos right onto the fabric. I don't recommend using it for a quilt that might be washed ALOT, however, as the ink from ink jet printers is not going to last through many washings, and it will start to fade. I use this method for alot of the labels I put on my quilts, and I've noticed on my older ones that the labels have faded considerably on the ones that have been washed a dozen or so times. You can get the fabric sheets at Walmart, or most craft and quilt shops. They run about 5-13.00 for a anywhere from 3-10 sheets and come in white and cream. You can get them in an iron on, and a sew-on versions. I prefer the sew-on versions. It does use the ink on your printer up quickly, so between the cost of the sheets of fabric and the printer ink, your costs can increase quickly if you want a lot of photos on it.

you ladies rock!

[Bite_Me]

Awesome! Thank you ladies

[JennB]

Anytime...and if you need any help or pointers please don't hesitate to ask