Carli The Quilter

I laboured over spoiled images going into the garbage can until I realized that sometimes, its just a great idea for a professional to do the printing instead. So begin by researching and speaking with your local professionals who do machine embroidery as well as photo printing on YOUR fabric.  This is really key, quilters to get a great long lasting image transferred to fabric. Ask them to show you some samples of images transferred.  Ask about the level of qualified staff they may have on hand, this is not something for the newest member of their team to do.  Speak about resolution that is best for them to transfer. In this Denim Wedding quilt, I began with having the photographs selected to actually go onto the quilt. Decide how many images are necessary? Choose photo's that are crisp and clear, not any blurring or overexposure is recommended.  And sometimes you can tweek the photos emailed to you for the project.  Sett...

So are you Canadian? Are you a weaver, knitter, crocheter, sewer enthusiasts? Contact me at carlilthequilter@ gmail (dot) com, I'd love to share your story with our network. Now come on, don't be shy?? We at The Needle & Thread Network want to hear from you if you live in downtown TO or you live in the remote areas of our Arctic? We want to empower others to get to know you and your blog, so let us in, after all, we're Canadian too! Carli