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The Right Fabric Makes a Big Difference
For the original label instructions I used muslin but I am not happy about how it ages. I asked a few quilting friends for tips and found that there is a special fabric that is used by them for printing pictures or labels called Southern Belle by Springs. If you forget the name just ask at any quilt store for "the special fabric that is used for printing." Cost is under $5.00 per yard. Another option are prepared sheets sold in a package of six for just under $20. This method is more expensive but you can skip a lot of steps and get to the printing right away. For either method, be sure to print the label on paper and look it over carefully. Follow the instructions for printing the label in Don't Miss the Last Step -- Label your rugs using this fabric instead of muslin. The label is crisper and I expect it to look better longer.
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