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Making a photo memory blanket?

I am trying to figure out how to make a photo memory blanket. I don't have any idea how to start this project. I have done Iron on Photo t-shirts but once the image is ironed on and if it gets wet or I wash it, the ink just runs and ruins it. I want to make one of those blankets that you can wash and the photos don't do that crackle effect. I have heard of feeding the fabric through the printer, but unsure of the fabric to use because I would think it would get stuck! Plus, when the fabric goes through the printer, I would be afraid the ink coming out would soak and run while it feeds through the printer. The printer: Lexmark P6350---not sure if its a laser, ink jet or bubble printer. Not sure what print setting to put it on. The paper I have used-- Avery Ink Jet T-shirt Transfers-- these run if the photo gets wet and crackle! my sewing machine: Singer 18024000. No slipping the photos in any pockets either. Photos must be on the blanket, withstand washing and last!

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2. The link Luv2Sew gave ( http://www.cjenkinscompany.com/ ) is excellent. This is not an 'iron on' process like you have used. You are printing on the fabric itself. The process requires using fabric that has been specially treated then ironed to the shiny side of freezer paper and trimmed of any stray fibers. You can buy pretreated fabric or you can do it yourself. Freezer paper is available in most grocery stores where you buy foil and plastic wrap. If you do it yourself, you have a greater choice of fabrics. I have used Bubble Jet set and it works quite well. I re-use the unabsorbed setting solution. It needs to fit your printer path - about 8 1/2 inches wide for most printers. The fabric can be longer than a regular sheet of paper or pre-treated sheets if you do it yourself with the Bubble Jet solutions. You do need to make sure the paper size is changed to the size of your fabric/freezer paper combination. The instructions on the web site are well-illustrated. http://www.cjenkinscompany.com/product_p/bubble%20jet%20set%202000%20-%2016%20ounce.htm Since your printer ink bleeds when wet, you have an ink-jet. The ink is absorbed into the fabric in the same way it does on paper - maybe quicker. You might try small samples on different printer settings first to find the one that you prefer. Some ink may come out in the rinse but it is still a very nice print. Sewing is no problem. It is no stiffer than already printed fabric you buy - it is just smaller. Don't forget to leave at least 1/4" around the entire printed area for seam alowances.