Recently while grocery shopping I was searching for a roll of bakers parchment when I saw a big roll of freezer paper. The wording on the end of the package caught my eye stating that it was good for using for quilting or arts and crafts. I flipped the box over to see what some of the uses were and I was reminded of watching my great aunt use freezer wrap in her applique quilting. An idea for using this struck me and I purchased the roll.
I have tried different methods for using fabric as a printing base and running it through my printer. In order to do this you have to stabilize the fabric. I have used low tack tape to secure the fabric to a piece of card stock sized to fit my printer but sometimes the fabric catches or curls with this method. I have used low tack spray glue to adhere the fabric to the card stock but I don't like the tack on the back or the smell it leaves in the fabric. Using the quilters tip on the box I have found the perfect solution!
STABILIZE FABRIC FOR PRINTING:
*Cut fabric (my favorites are muslin or painters canvas) to the size of paper that will fit through your printer. (mine is 8 1/2" x 11") Lay fabric wrong side down on the shiny side of the freezer paper and trim to same size.
*Using an iron on a dry cotton setting, press fabric to freezer paper, turn over and press other side. Allow to cool.
*Place stabilized fabric into your printer tray as you would when you are using regular paper. Print out image as you normally would. Allow image to set about 5 minutes to ensure that ink is dry.
*Peel fabric from freezer paper.
*Using an iron on a dry cotton setting, press fabric to freezer paper, turn over and press other side. Allow to cool.
*Place stabilized fabric into your printer tray as you would when you are using regular paper. Print out image as you normally would. Allow image to set about 5 minutes to ensure that ink is dry.
*Peel fabric from freezer paper.
*Use a press cloth to cover image and heat set with a dry iron on a cotton setting.
Your image is now ready to use in your artwork! This method works like a charm, no more messy stinky glue or tons of taping.
TIP: I saved the used freezer sheets to use as surface protectors when using glue and paint because it won't soak through to your surface.
OTHER FREEZER PAPER CRAFTING SUGGESTIONS:
*Ideal for finger painting - pour or puddle paint on plastic side and get messy!
TIP: I saved the used freezer sheets to use as surface protectors when using glue and paint because it won't soak through to your surface.
OTHER FREEZER PAPER CRAFTING SUGGESTIONS:
*Ideal for finger painting - pour or puddle paint on plastic side and get messy!
*Works as a wonderful paint palette or to practice decorative painting on.
*Makes a beautiful book cover, use the non-shiny side, leave as is or collage away.
*For a personalized party table cover, roll out on child size table, shiny side down, place crayons or markers in the center and let your little guests create their own table cloth.
NON-SLIP STENCILS FOR PAINTING FABRIC
*Draw or trace or print pattern you desire to use onto non-shiny side of freezer paper.
*Cut out design with scissor or craft knife. 
*Temporarily adhere the plastic side of freezer paper to fabric with dry iron on cotton setting.
*Apply your paint to your fabric base and allow to dry.
*Peel off stencil when paint dries.
Your custom painted fabric background is ready to use in your artwork.
NOTE: Each stencil is only good for one use.
*Makes a beautiful book cover, use the non-shiny side, leave as is or collage away.
*For a personalized party table cover, roll out on child size table, shiny side down, place crayons or markers in the center and let your little guests create their own table cloth.
NON-SLIP STENCILS FOR PAINTING FABRIC
*Draw or trace or print pattern you desire to use onto non-shiny side of freezer paper.
*Cut out design with scissor or craft knife. 
*Temporarily adhere the plastic side of freezer paper to fabric with dry iron on cotton setting.
*Apply your paint to your fabric base and allow to dry.
*Peel off stencil when paint dries.
Your custom painted fabric background is ready to use in your artwork.NOTE: Each stencil is only good for one use.
EASY QUILT APPLIQUE
-create template to reduce time in quilting, piecing, or appliqueing-
Here's how:
1. Draw design on paper side of freezer paper and cut out.
-create template to reduce time in quilting, piecing, or appliqueing-
Here's how:
1. Draw design on paper side of freezer paper and cut out.
2. Pin paper side of design to wrong side of fabric.
3. Cut out fabric pieces with 3/16" extra fabric allowances around design. Cut 1/8" long slits on curved edges to ease fabric. Press seam allowance over edge of template. Remove pins.
4. Lightly adhere fabric pieces to material by pressing in place with hot dry iron. Stitch fabric to background material, leaving a small area unstitched.
Please note that I was intentional in having my stitches show as I am working on a primitive piece, you might want to use matching thread and use a small slip stitch that does not show.
5. Pull out freezer paper through unstitched area; stitch closed.
I hope you enjoy some of these freshly wrapped ideas! Have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings,
Miss Sandy
Miss Sandy
