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    Old 07-08-2013, 04:06 AM
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    I pick a thread color that blends with back and doesn't stand out too much, then embroider on the backing. That way it can never be removed in case of loss or theft.
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    Old 07-08-2013, 04:34 AM
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    I bought a set a pigma pens and make my own labels. Just yesterday, when I was making the bed, I noticed the label on the quilt and thought ..... wow! I made this quilt almost 10 years ago. I print my labels and sometimes draw a little picture. Then I just turn the edges under, press, and hand stitch it to the back corner. Nothing fancy.
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    Old 07-08-2013, 04:49 AM
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    Originally Posted by meyert
    Thank you for your responses... I would like the idea of the handwritten label.. except I hate my handwriting I have sent sewnsewer2 a message to see what she has to offer. Thanks again for the information
    Even though you "hate" your handwriting, those who follow you will treasure seeing it and remember you fondly. I just love when I find things written by my parents or other loved ones who have passed on. It's a part of them.
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    Old 07-08-2013, 04:57 AM
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    I use 'sort of' the same method as SandyinZ4....EXCEPT instead of sewing the label to muslin I sew it to lightweight interfacing, sewing the right side of the label to the bumpy side of the interfacing. Then snip a hole in the interfacing and turn right sides out. Position your label where you want it on your quilt and press it on to fuse it to the quilt. I use a press cloth when I do this. Now the label is firmly attached, has no raw edges and is ready to handstitch on.
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    Old 07-08-2013, 05:49 AM
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    A dear friend had some labels made up for me. I used a lot of them. I prefer to not use labels. Just doesn't sound important to me.
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    Old 07-08-2013, 05:51 AM
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    I've done it a couple of different ways -
    embroider on the quilt back before quilting
    embroider on a label-size patch and sew onto the quilt back before quilting
    embroider on a label-size patch and sew after quilting
    embroider on the binding prior to attaching...kind of like a running story line. this one takes me the longest but personally think it's the 'coolest'.
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    Old 07-08-2013, 06:06 AM
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    No. The recipient knows where it came from, and if they claim they made it, I don't care.
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    Old 07-08-2013, 06:36 AM
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    I embroider mine.
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    Old 07-08-2013, 06:59 AM
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    Check out my post about quilt labels with photos http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...y-t225060.html
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    Old 07-08-2013, 07:59 AM
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    Thank you for you responses... gave me somethings to think about.
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