I have never sewed in my life! But I want to learn and I really want to make a blanket with personalized pictures on them for my Mom. Does anyone have any good suggestions for books, websites or dvds to learn how? I want to get the pictures put on fabric and then patch them on. I've heard picture blankets are pretty easy to learn and good for beginners.
2007-08-27 09:16:29 · 4 answers · asked by sun day 5 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
There are basically two issues - getting the pictures on the fabric, and sewing them into a quilt. To get them onto the fabric, use prepared fabric sheets that are made to go through your inkjet printer. You can buy these sheets at most fabric and craft stores. Read the label before buying to get the right product for you. Some are dry clean only, some can be washed, some need to be heat set, etc. Do NOT use photo TRANSFER paper. This prints the photo onto a sheet of paper, which you then iron onto the fabric. The results just aren't as nice as printing right on the fabric. You can get creases, and it will eventually fade and peel.
As for making the quilt, get a basic quilting book, like "Start Quilting with Alex Anderson" or "It's "El"ementary" by Eleanor Burns. Taking a class is best, but if that isn't possible, the books can help. Also check out QNNTV (an online "station" that has quilting shows 24/7). It's very helpful to see it actually being done.
2007-08-28 01:59:11 · answer #1 · answered by swbiblio 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's a link for a photo quilt wallhanging. You could start small, see how it goes and make it into a blanket if you like. http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/ah_organizing_photos/article/0,,HGTV_3139_1397527,00.html
2007-08-27 11:54:36 · answer #2 · answered by bratticus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
2007-08-27 09:24:19 · answer #3 · answered by kavita R 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Here are some instructions
http://nhnh.essortment.com/makephototrans_rjgg.htm
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2007-08-27 09:49:31 · answer #4 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋