Quilt labels
10-02-2012, 02:43 PM
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10-02-2012, 09:14 PM
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I print mine out on the computer, then turn under the hem and hand stitch!! I use printmaster software to create a one of a kind label!!!!
If my quilt is already bound, I will "bind' the label and the stitch it down by hand on the back. If I haven't stitched the binding down yet, I'll 'bind' the label on two sides and catch the other two sides in my quilt binding, stitching the remaining two sides down by hand.
Another to skip the 'binding' on the label, you can fold a square in half along the diagonal -- catch the raw edges in the binding and the just stitch across the fold.
Another to skip the 'binding' on the label, you can fold a square in half along the diagonal -- catch the raw edges in the binding and the just stitch across the fold.
Last edited by grammysharon; 10-02-2012 at 09:16 PM.
10-02-2012, 10:38 PM
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I have done iron on labels, binded labels and my favorite less time consuming is to write on fabric cut it out 1-2 inches around the words fold under and use a decorative stitch to secure what I folded to the back then hand sew it down. I dont have an embroidery machine but I have been waiting for someone in the guild to start selling custom labels I for one would pay I like the look of embroidery.
10-03-2012, 03:59 PM
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I didn't want to handwrite anything on the label. I made the label using MS Word and printed it on the fabric using my home printer (ironed freezer paper to the fabric to send through the printer) I cut it out with pinking shears so the raw edges are decorative. Can I heat bond it to the quilt? Or should I stitch it on?
Jan in VA
10-03-2012, 06:08 PM
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I like to use Printed Treasures for my labels. It runs right through my printer. I use MS Word and put some clip art on the page along with my name, city and year created. It I know I'm making something special I will also put that note on there. I usually fit 4 labels on a page. Once you print it out, let it set for about an hour. Peel off the paper backing and run it under cold water to rinse away any residue ink. Let it dry and iron it. Then I trim it and add a 1" border of the backing fabric around all 4 sides. Put this piece right sides together with another piece of backing fabric and stitch around all 4 sides. After trimming the seam allowance, make a small slit in the back side of your piece to turn right sides out. I baste the slit closed and hand stitch my label on the lower back corner of my quilt.
10-03-2012, 07:05 PM
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I make 2 labels - one is a care label with instructions for washing and drying. The other is my signature label, with my name, date, and other pertinent information. I've also started printing QR codes onto my signature label. The QR code serves 2 purposes. 1) I link it to my blog, where the recipient can read the story behind the quilt, fabric and pattern selections, and see the progress of the quilt; and 2) if the quilt is ever lost or stolen, I can change the blog post for that quilt to give information about the loss/recovery. This way if a lost quilt is found, the finder can simply scan the QR code on the label with any smart phone. They will be directed to my blog where they can learn the quilt is missing, find contact information for me, and I can make arrangements for the recovery of the quilt.
http://www.seamstobeyouandme.com/wor...uilt-qr-codes/
http://www.seamstobeyouandme.com/wor...uilt-qr-codes/
10-03-2012, 07:07 PM
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Hi
I also embroider my labels and sew two sides into the binding. If I remember to, I have embroidered right on the backing before I put the quilt together...which works great depending on your choice of finishing....quilting. I have also hand stitched the entire label on before, too......but prefer the in the binding way.
I know many put all kinds of info about the quilt on their labels, I usually put who its for, a date, and my name....or who it is from. For a baby quilt I include the birth date and sometimes weight etc. All depends on the person I am making it for. I don't put quilt pattern name etc, as honestly, not often am I asked what the pattern is etc.
Bev
I also embroider my labels and sew two sides into the binding. If I remember to, I have embroidered right on the backing before I put the quilt together...which works great depending on your choice of finishing....quilting. I have also hand stitched the entire label on before, too......but prefer the in the binding way.
I know many put all kinds of info about the quilt on their labels, I usually put who its for, a date, and my name....or who it is from. For a baby quilt I include the birth date and sometimes weight etc. All depends on the person I am making it for. I don't put quilt pattern name etc, as honestly, not often am I asked what the pattern is etc.
Bev
10-04-2012, 12:45 AM
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I've made 2 quilts so far (both baby quilts) and I didn't label them. I joined a quilt guild yesterday and the first thing they suggested is labeling my quilts before I give them. But I forgot to ask how I attach the label to the quilt. Both quilts are quilted and binded already.
I'm going to try to use the freezer paper to make a label on my computer...but what do you suggest for adhering them to the quilts? Both in this instance where they are already bound...and for future projects.
Thank you!
I'm going to try to use the freezer paper to make a label on my computer...but what do you suggest for adhering them to the quilts? Both in this instance where they are already bound...and for future projects.
Thank you!
If you just have to label one quilt then just design it in your printer and take a printout of it and then paste it over the quilts. But if you have a business of quilts then it is true that you need many quilts per day and printing on paper and then pasting it over them will waste time and money both. In this case, you should purchase thermal transfer printers. These printers are especially to mark labels.
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