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Ooooh - that would be fun Mary Kay! (And if you can't find checkered flag fabric, maybe you can print it.__________________________________________________
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Hi Mary Kay, It seems like it would be OK, but the batting will be "exposed" on the inside of the pillow - unless you add another piece of fabric to make a full sandwich. I'm just not sure how the batting will wash if it's not fully sandwiched. Of course, if you never plan to wash the pillow case, then I don't think it will matter.__________________________________________________
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If you are looking for checkered flag fabric, try contacting a quilt shop in Indianapolis, Indiana. I was born five miles from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and I can tell you there is usually flag fabric around town some where. Betty Ann now in Florida__________________________________________________
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Mary Kay, I LOVE your print-outs!
I have only ever printed on fabric with an inkjet printer and do not feel comfortable recommending that you try it with a laser printer. All of the pretreated fabric sheets are made for inkjet printers only. That said, I just did a quick google search and it appears that some people have printed on fabric with a laser printer and claim that you don't need to treat the fabric. HOWEVER, I personally would NOT try this since laser printers are much more expensive than inkjet printers and if the fabric gets stuck in the printer and/or the backing (aka freezer paper or full-sheet label) gets stuck on the drum, you will have a VERY expensive repair bill! If you have an old laser printer lying around that you don't mind trashing, then go for it (and let us know what happens!) Otherwise, I recommend you stick with inkjet printers.
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EditorAnne asked the following question in the comments for the Printing on Fabric - Printing 2 lesson:
Even though I always peel my backing off the fabric along the straight grain, the way you do, I find that the minute I place the fabric in the water, the piece distorts diagonally. I'm careful not to tug or wring it, but it happens anyway. It doesn't seem to matter what type of printer fabric I use. (I do prefer EQ Printables, though, like you.) I can't get the bias distortion out, not even by pressing it "persuasively" (as Ricky would say) with steam afterwards. Does this ever happen to you? What could be causing it? How can I prevent it?
The skewing happens when the grain of the fabric is not square on the backing paper. Take a good look at your fabric sheet before you print on it. If you see the grain of the fabric running at an angle to the edges of the backing, you will find that the fabric skews as soon as it hits the water in the rinse step. The worse the angle, the more skewing will occur. For example, if you follow one horizontal thread near the top of the sheet of fabric and find that on the left side it's 1/4" from the top of the sheet but on the right side it's 1/2" from the top, then the fabric will skew 1/4" once it hits the water. I've found that I can work pretty easily with a 1/4" skew, but when it gets to be 1/2", then it's a bit more challenging (and frustrating)!
I have to say, I've had much better luck with EQ Printables than other fabric in this regard, but I've trained myself to always "analyze" my fabric sheets before printing. If I find a fabric sheet that looks bad, I place it in a separate stack for "test prints" and don't use it in my final project.
I have found that I can still work with slightly distorted images by pressing/steaming the heck out of it and hoping that the other fabric I sew it together with will keep it in shape. As a last resort, I "quilt it out".
The only way I know of to completely prevent the skewing is to treat your own fabric with Bubble Jet Set, because then you have complete control over how the fabric is placed on the freezer paper. I usually tear the fabric along the grain a little larger than sheet size to ensure that the fabric is square to the grain, treat the fabric with BJS, then iron onto freezer paper (also a little larger than needed) and finally trim to size. That said, I'm usually doing things at the last minute and don't have time for that whole process (and I've had good luck with the EQ Printables.)
Hope this helps. And if you have any other questions regarding this, feel free to ask!__________________________________________________
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you all have just left me in the dust. I got PSE5 got to-]creating a catalog]- and NO WHERE can I find PSE on any drive. I have loaded it twice and still can't find it in documents or anywhere. Do I need some special software for photos? Let me clarify. The lessons show up in my documents but I can't pull up Photoshop Elements Welcome screen. Can anyone help me? please__________________________________________________
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games, You should have an icon on your desktop for Photoshop Elements. Double-click that icon and it should bring up the Photoshop Elements welcome screen. You will then probably have some choices - choose "editor" or "edit" (I can't remember exactly what it's called in PSE5. If you let me know what choices you have, I can let you know which one to choose.)
If you don't have an icon on your desktop, please let me know what operating system you are running (Windows XP, Vista or 7?)
Also, I'm not sure what you mean by "the lessons show up in my documents". What lessons are you referring to? Photoshop Elements lessons? My printing on fabric lessons? Something else?__________________________________________________
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Jeanie Thanks for answering so soon. There is NO icon on my desktop. There is nothing under "programs" accessories or any where else.
I am using Windows XP and the lessons that do show under documents are PSE lessons. When I loaded the CD my screen stayed blank.[kinda like my mind right now :?__________________________________________________
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games, I just sent you a private message.__________________________________________________
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Originally posted by jeaniesaThe skewing happens when the grain of the fabric is not square on the backing paper. Take a good look at your fabric sheet before you print on it. If you see the grain of the fabric running at an angle to the edges of the backing, you will find that the fabric skews as soon as it hits the water in the rinse step. The worse the angle, the more skewing will occur. For example, if you follow one horizontal thread near the top of the sheet of fabric and find that on the left side it's 1/4" from the top of the sheet but on the right side it's 1/2" from the top, then the fabric will skew 1/4" once it hits the water. I've found that I can work pretty easily with a 1/4" skew, but when it gets to be 1/2", then it's a bit more challenging (and frustrating)!
I have to say, I've had much better luck with EQ Printables than other fabric in this regard, but I've trained myself to always "analyze" my fabric sheets before printing. If I find a fabric sheet that looks bad, I place it in a separate stack for "test prints" and don't use it in my final project.
I have found that I can still work with slightly distorted images by pressing/steaming the heck out of it and hoping that the other fabric I sew it together with will keep it in shape. As a last resort, I "quilt it out".
in Vancouver, Canada
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I'm not sure if I will add anymore embroidery....
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I finished my magic garden. This was not my usual colour palette and I am not fond of gnomes so I took creative license...
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Just lovely! I like your flowers too. They fill up the background nicely.
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Beatuiful choices of colors. Fun and whimsical. Nicely done!
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Really fun embroidery choices. It looks great!
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I LOVE the black additions to your piecing. They really attract attention and look great.
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I still have many fans to finish as I’m hand piecing the outside curve. My preference is appliqué and embroidery. For...
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Helen, Thank you so much for your ideas! You have great EQ8 skills! I have 2 Becky Goldsmith books that I have been using...
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Nice work ! Can I ask, did you use stem stitch on the bluebells ? Or have you whip stitched over a back stitch?
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Not a question, but wanted to share the Kona solids I picked out today for the summer version. Excited to start work on...
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I did not use a stabilizer, nor a hoop. Just be cognizant of the tension of your stitches.
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