Heather Thomas

How to Transfer Images to Fabric

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Duration:   10  mins

Heather Thomas talks about a hot new technique called image transferring. Learn to take a photograph or image and transfer it to fabrics, papers, or mediums that are washable. Discover different techniques that allow you to be creative with your quilting such as a cotton fabric with paper backing, lutradur, SewPaintable, Inktense, and digital ground medium.

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29 Responses to “How to Transfer Images to Fabric”

  1. CAROL S (S

    Hi Heather. Can you use a HP Color Laser Jet Printer Pro with all of these products you are talking about? Thank you, Sue (Carol)

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Carol,
      Here’s what the experts had to say about your question:
      Unfortunately I do not know the answer to this question- you will want to consult the manufacturer’s instructions on the desired product.

      Cheers,
      Ashley

      Please let us know if you have any further questions
      Sincerely,
      Danesha
      National Quilters Circle Video Membership

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  3. Marjorie Kidwell

    I just joined this website. I see this introduction video is from 2015. Are there newer videos that provide detailed instructions for each project and better discussion of the pros and cons of each? A supplies list is essential.

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  4. Donna

    I haven’t tried transferring any photo to fabric yet. I got mixed up with 3 methods being discussed. I couldn’t tell if the painting was part of the transfer process and if all three methods involved a printer printing onto fabric and/or ironing to apply the photo. I would guess that the transfer paper didn’t go through a printer, but I still would need to see all of the steps involved in each of methods 2 & 3 – ironing, painting, printing, to understand the process.

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Donna,

      When I hand quilt I can make it perfect on the top but the back of the quilt looks horrible.I found using a Hoop is difficult when the fabric is So Taunt. How can I make the back as lovely as the top. ?? I use the correct needle, thread but the hoop seems to be my Biggest Problem. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. *

      https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/article/so-you-want-to-try-hand-quilting/

      If you have any other concerns, please contact us at 1-855-706-3538, or chat with us on our site.

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      Sincerely,
      Lindsay
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  5. JOAN

    Thank you. I did get all the names and typed in Word and stopped your video to clarify what I heard.
    I have one question: CNT is a pattern company for quilters who like to make their own clothes. I did not see in their catalog that they have TAP transfer paper. I will check with my own quilt stores here in Huntsville, AL. I am sure they can help. It was a very informative video. I watched it twice!

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  6. Patricia

    What tp put picture of a school into college T-shirt quilt. My experience has been BAD. I bought transfer paper that was rubbery – pinned well, NOT washable started peeling as soon as put into quilt. Printed on 100% cotton, look great washed and faded. I wold love to finish the quilt to give to my son-in-law. Any ideas???

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    • Customer Service

      Hi Patricia,

      Thank you for contacting us. With these products it is really trial and error. I would suggest trying the product on a few different kinds of fabric patches or pieces to see which one you like the best.

      Also make sure to follow the directions.

      Good Luck,

      Sincerely,

      Joan
      National Quilters Circle Video Membership

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  7. Nancy Stukenberg

    How do I get the closed captioning to work, says unknown which would be English. Either that list the products you’re using. I didn’t get the brand name for the glue method.

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Nancy!

      Currently we are working to get Closed Captioning added to our videos! I will send your feedback to our content team for further discussion.

      Thank you!

      Jessica
      National Quilters Circle Video Membership

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  10. Debra

    Enjoyed watching this video a lot. Have to agree with previous comments it would be nice to include a list of products used that we could print out or stop the video on and write down ourselves. I’m not sure if she said she was using “TAP” or “CAP” for the last product that was her favorite. Will have to do some research.

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  11. arlene meland

    Would like to see names of products used and process we could print off. Thank-you

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Arlene,

      Unfortunately, we do not have a printable list of products at this time, however she does make mention of each product she uses.

      Cheers,
      Ashley NQC Video Membership

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  12. CHS

    There is no mention of whether these products require an INKJET printer or can be used on a laser printer. This information is vital, since no one wants to ruin a printer! Please reply to let us know?

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  13. Collette Morton

    This was a great video. For the products you discussed, what kind of printers do the work with? Laser or ink jet or both?

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  15. Kathy

    Is there a class to purchase for this with written instructions? If not this would be great in order to provide details on items to purchase and “how to”, so one does not have to try and watch it over and over to get details.

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  16. cquilter

    Thank you so much Heather. I have always wanted to do this but never knew how or where to start. You named several products and how to use them, which helps a lot. I love the fact that you can also color some yourself, how neat is that. You are going to make artists out of us yet……thank you again. Love it. Claudia

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  17. Maree

    What great inspiration and information, thank you so much. Can I suggest you add a list of products used, with links to more information or perhaps even where to buy? Thanks again.

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    • National Quilters Circle

      Hi Maree. Thank you for your suggestion. We would like to let you know that your comment has been forwarded to the proper department. We appreciate your comments. They are important to us and help with the development of our online video streaming community.

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  18. Donna Hogan, Clarksville, TN

    I always like to see the products listed. My hearing aids do not pick up words very well when spoken so fast.

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    • National Quilters Circle

      Hi Donna. Thank you for your feedback. We have forwarded your comment to the proper department. Your comments are important to us and help with the development of our online video streaming community.

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