I am wanting to make a photo quilt for my mothers 70th birthday in July. What printer fabric is the best. Some say dry clean, others you can wash. I don't know what to buy.

Dharma Trading has the best price I've found on the pre-cut sheets ... 10 pack - $7.29. Also in rolls.
I read some negative reviews in Joann Fabrics on the June Tailor product- that it shrinks or pulls kittycorner when washed. I've been interested in trying printer fabric, too, so I'm ordering from Dharma. I've gotten blanks from them and they are reputable.

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by dkjack 21 Jan 2010

Oh dear, I bought some from Joann Fabrics for a family quilt. Hopefully it will dry clean okay.

by cracker 21 Jan 2010

I bought some of the dry clean stuff, I think I'll take it back. If she gets something on the quilt, who wants to send it to the dry cleaner. I want her to be able to use it, wash it, like any other bedding. I may call my embroidery machine shop tomorrow and see what they reccomend.
Thank you

I don't know if washable or dry-clean is best, but Nancys Notions has pre-cut sheets and cotton by the yard, which state they are washable/air-dry, colors stay brilliant. Just type 'printer fabric' in the search box.

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by cracker 21 Jan 2010

thank you for your help.

Here are some links to get you started, hope you find something helpful.
hugs n roses, Meganne

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by cracker 21 Jan 2010

Thank you

Check your email for the pic, if you still can't upload it let me know and I'll do it for you.
Hugs n roses, Meganne

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by meganne 20 Jan 2010

OOOPS. posted this answer on wrong question. sorry

Aaaaargh! I typed a big long answer and lost it!!!

Search the tags for post on Simply Quilts tv show link, then look through til you find that particular episode.

Sorry can't be more help, don't recommend you Google just now as those scam virus threats are too great a threat to be surfing or even searching.

Would send you to safe links but I don't have access to them right now as I haven't reinstalled the browser where they are located.

If you don't get any help on this I will rush the install through to give you the links.

Hopefully someone more experienced in that area will come along to help you.
Hugs n roses, Meganne

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by cracker 20 Jan 2010

know the feeling on being hit with virus. It's getting bad out there. I did some searching, but am more confused than before.