How can I make a quilt with pictures i've taken?

Question

Ok so i want to make a quilt for my pastor, and he is a huge fan of the Beatles. So i was thinking of making him a quilt of a whole bunch of different Beatles records on each square. Is there any way i can do that? any information would be great thanks

Answer 1

I am an avid photo quilter and belong to the local quilt guild. My neighbor across the street makes T-shirt and has the high quality iron on transfers. I take her the images and she puts them on white fabric squares for me to sew together. You can buy the iron on transfer stuff at Walmart in the craft dept but it is $10 for 3 sheets that you print yourself from your computer. The problem is after it gets washed 2-3 times it wears off. You might also try finding a bunch of Beatles shirt off ebay and cut the shirt and make a t-shirt quilt. These are very easy for a beginner to make. Try unique edgings and embellishments too. Have fun a be creative!!!

Answer 2

I would NOT recommend using iron on transfer paper. It's geared toward short term projects, and will fade after a few years. Also, if you don't iron it exactly right, you could end up with spots that don't stick properly. Instead, try fabric sheets that are pre-treated and cut to the size of a sheet of paper, with a paper peel-off backing. You can find these at most fabric/craft stores, and some local quilt shops. There's a link below with several possibilities. Be sure to read the instructions before you buy them so you choose the correct one for your project. Some are only dry-cleanable, some are washable when heat set.

You can also buy plain fabric and treat it yourself with a product called Bubble Jet Set. This is cheaper than buying the pre-made sheets, but takes a bit more work. You also have to iron it to freezer paper to make it go through your printer.

When you print it, you must use an ink-jet printer, or a dye-sub printer (not a laser printer). Adjust your printer to the highest quality setting (more ink) for the best results.

Finally, spend some time at the magazine racks - there's a quilting magazine on the stands right now that has an article on photo printing for quilts. It's mentioned on the cover. I'm sorry, I can't remember which magazine it is, but it includes a review of many different products.

Answer 3

I agree about avoiding iron-on transfer paper. I used it for a few t-shirts, and within a few washes, they were horrible-looking. However, I made a quilt for my dad with family photos, and I used the pre-treated fabric that is available at JoAnn's. It works great, except be careful that some brands are stiffer than others, and some of them require you to print, let dry, rinse, peal the backing, and then iron on high heat. Follow ALL the directions :) For absolutely impeccable results, quilters recommend using 200 count muslin and freezer paper sheets specifically designed for use in this sort of project.

Answer 4

Quilting the midsection is tricky, notwithstanding if that's executed. Use low loft batting. Baste the canopy which contain protection pins each and every 4-6" holding the backing, batting, and duvet the terrific option mutually. Roll the components up and clip with bicycle clips or clothespins to hold in place the roll of fabric which would be interior the throat of the gadget. Use a strolling foot and initiate stitching interior the midst of the canopy, working your way out. you have got a variety of of the canopy on your lap or over your shoulder as you paintings; it additionally facilitates to have an excellent stitching table to help the textile. the subsequent time i purchase a stitching gadget, i will degree and purchase one with a bigger throat to make it much less stressful to do gadget quilting.

Answer 5

What you can do is take your pictures, either on a CD, or the film; and you take it to your local Walgreens, CVS, or Sam's. You can talk to their photo specialists and I believe that they can help you by either printing your pictures out on iron transfer paper or you could go to your craft store and buy the transfer paper and print them out on your own computer. After you get that far you simply make it like you would with a regular quilt.

Answer 6

Try going to your local fabric shop. There is a type of fabric just for this.. I think you can run it thru your printer...

If that does not work you can do iron ons by using the special iron on sheets and printing your pictures on them....

I have seen quilts done this way and I am sure that your pastor will love your gift regardless of which way you do it.

http://www.joann.com/catalog.jhtml?CATID=82057

https://www.shopfonsandporter.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CD+PT100

Answer 7

My mom is a person who sews alot, she made me carrying bags and stuff with pictures on it.
To do this, take this to one of your local copy places.
Like Office Depot, etc.
In order to do this you must have an inkjet printer.
Ask them about what you are looking to do,
you might want to bring a floppy disk or something of the pictures,
and they will print off the pictures onto a type of paper, that will make you able to iron on these pictures onto the quilt.
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Buon divertimento!
Have Fun!
-Kenya

Answer 8

the ideas given are great ... just remember if you do it yourself

follow instructions Carefully .....

or you could wind up with backwards images and words !!!!