Label for baby quilt
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Label for baby quilt
I have made a quilt to give at a baby shower but I am in a quandary about what to put on the label. The parents have not decided yet or are not telling anyone what name they have chosen for the baby girl. I usually write the baby’s name on the label as well as my name as the maker and giver. Have any of you had this dilemma and what info did you put on the label?
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Sometimes modern relationships are even more confusing with different last names and such.
I'll usually scoot out of it with no label, but something like "Welcome to the World! This quilt was made with love and anticipation in 2021 by (your info)".
I'll usually scoot out of it with no label, but something like "Welcome to the World! This quilt was made with love and anticipation in 2021 by (your info)".
#5
I guess it may depend on how well you know the people receiving it. You could write the whole label and leave a spot for the name and then fill it in when she's born. But that would probably have to be someone more than a casual acquaintance.
I have a new grandson coming and we won't know the name until he's born so that's what I'm doing.
I have a new grandson coming and we won't know the name until he's born so that's what I'm doing.
#9
I take the finished quilt, and I do mean totally finished to the shower if there is one and then take it back home with me. Yup lots of laughs and giggles but immediately after the birth and name are announced I write it on the label and get it to the family. No shower? I have snapped a photo and sent that to them. I prefer the child's name on the quilt, just my preference. I did do the baby and family last name on one so they could have it early but it is less personal and if there are several children, I want each to know there quilt was made for them in mind. I can be pretty laid back most of the time, but I am a fuss about names on labels. Some good idea posted so options are out there for all to choose from.
#10
Thank you all for the suggestions. The quilt is completely finished with blank label sewn to the back. It is a good-sized label with plenty of room to put poem (possibly) along with info on maker, date, recipient, etc. The family lives 4.5 hours away from me so I have decided to leave a blank area for mom to write in baby’s first name after the birth. I could try to wheedle the name out of the mom before the shower and write it on myself but I don’t want to run the risk of someone seeing it at the shower. That is if they have finally decided on a name yet. LOL. Will try to attach a picture here.