question about computer printer fabric

I've made labels before with the stuff from the fabric store. When I finished printing them, I set them with an iron.

Most of the purchased fabric for printing and quilting seems stiff, IMHO. One that is different is the bubble jet set. I knew a lady in a quilt guild who tested many products and gave a report for the club. This one was very soft and had been washed many times while still retaining rich color.

Traditional Bubble Jet Set is a product you soak your fabric on and then iron onto freezer paper before running through your printer. I noticed on the manufacturer's website that they have a product that includes pretreated fabric already prepared on 8 1/2 by 11 sheets to go into your printer.

I'll be interested to hear the answer, but I'll share one thing I did notice in the store when looking at the packets. There were some packets, all of the same brand, all a similar price, but they had radically different amounts of paper in them, I looked at the small print and it seemed that some where completely unwashable, and would be very difficult to work with, but I couldn't figure out which to buy to get a result that was going to be reasonably permanant (I wouln't expect to be able to just chuck it in the was repeatedly).

Cheers Anne

I went there and looked around but couldn't find what you mean. What's the name of the product I can use on these June Tailor sheets?

Karen, Queen of Squishies

You didn't get the right thing. You want 'Printed Treasures' by Milliken. I think we've all agreed that dry cleaning a quilt is most likely very harmful to the quilt. The Treasures sheets are easy to use, are soft and hold up well. They are a bit pricey so you'll want to shop around. I have the Bubble Jet stuff here and some very nice fabric to test it on but the need to do lots of photographs on a quilt hasn't attacked me yet. Polly

Polly is right. Printed Treasures is the way to go. I made a wall hanging for DH that has 35 photos on it. I did 8 pillows for DD and each one had 6 photos, and none of the 8 pillows had the same photos. I have only used the June Tailor sheets for labels we use to put on our miniature quilts for the quilt auction at the show. I tried one of the June Tailor sheets for DH's wallhanging, and hated the feel and the way my photos looked.

Sherry Starr

I mean that the miracle fabric sheets were a better choice for a quilt.

I used June Taylor for labels, but I think it's a little stiff for use on a quilt, unless it's a wall hanging.

I wouldn't. What happens when it needs to be washed? I would only use something like that for a framed wall hanging.

Aha. I will look for those, thank you.

Hmm. What can I do with these?

Karen, Queen of Squishies

I bet you could use them for postcards

Musicmaker

groan....... You mean like making fabric postcards? Another new branch out of my quilting box??

Karen, Queen of Squishies

Good idea. I hardly ever wash my postcards. Polly

Ok....I'm breezing through the messages while drinking my coffee. I now have coffee spewed on my keyboard. It's my own fault though....a always try to remember to set it down before reading a post from Polly. This time I forgot to check the author. I'll learn........

You might as well get out a wad of paper towels and the cleaner. Val and Sandy have been on a roll this week too. Polly

"KJ" Ok....I'm breezing through the messages while drinking my coffee. I now

We do have quite a witty group. I often feel quite dull when reading the funny and thoughtful posts.

No, dear friend. Don't let our outbursts make you feel dull. We just want to make you smile. Polly

Well in that case....mission accomplished. I smile quite often when reading our little group.

Return them? You did write that they are unopened.

Mary

I have to agree with you on this, Sherry and Polly! I detest the June Tailor sheets, even for labels; they're almost impossible to hand sew because they're so stiff. I much prefer the Printed Treasures and have had very good luck with them. I believe QN had a comparison of these fabrics recently, and Printed Treasures came out at or near the top.

Howdy!

Bubble Jet Set: a little goes a long way!

Try treating the J.T. sheets with it; then get some good quality muslin and make lots of printable sheets out of that (backed w/ some waxed butcher paper to run thru' the printer). This site gives good info:

I bought a bottle years ago, treated several sheets of labels, and had most of the bottle left over; finally threw it out, will start over w/ a new bottle when/if I decide I need it. ;-) These labels have held up thru' several washings.

Good luck, Karen!

R/Sandy --using some of that big roll of Hobbs batting: I love it!