I use these techniques to enhance my photos and images, and also to improve the quality. Photos can be scanned into your computer or printed directly from the scanner however this gives you less control over the quality of your photo. You should also use a high resolution image of around 200-300 dpi which will give you a quality print. Using a photo editing program allows you to resize and touch up your photos prior to printing because it’s worth remembering – the quality of your inkjet print will be only as good as the quality of the photo or image you are using. The easiest way to print a photo or image is directly from a photo editing program such as Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. Fabric that is adhered to a backing paper.Getting started printing on fabric requires only a few supplies, but you can find additional products and resources here on my Resources Page. What you need to get started printing on fabric Images help to tell a story without the necessity for words.

I personally love to use fabric images in all my stitched art particularly mixed media journals.

You only have to look around you to discover a world of creative opportunities just waiting to be explored. Printed images and fabric can be used in textile and quilt art, wearable art, photo quilts, and mixed media art, and just about any other fabric-related project you can think of. The creative opportunities for using your own personal photos or your own custom designed fabric are limited only by your imagination. Back in the “old days” it was quite the challenge to print images onto fabric and get good results, however thanks to today’s technology it’s has never been easier to get beautiful fabric photos that are perfect for including in all your stitched art and sewing projects. I’ve been using inkjet printers to print my own images and photos onto fabric for over 15 years.

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