zozee

I understand your concern. I get concerned when I see kids carrying backpacks with their first names embroidered on the back. Too easy for a stranger to seem he knows the kid.

However, I don't see the same danger with a baby's name on an item unless the child is still carrying it around in public at the age where a kidnapping might be done by a stranger speaking the child's name. Someone who wants to snatch a baby doesn't care what their name is.

That being said, I would make the quilt per the mother's wishes. No doubt she has spent countless hours dreaming of her child's name and the joy of calling her own baby that special name. To see it sewn into a handmade quilt is a lasting joy.

Fizzle

I think zozee has it right!

meyert

I understand the concern of having your childs name visible on an item in public - like back packs and such. I would never let my kids do that either.

As far as a baby quilt, I am not sure what your concerns are. Did she ask for the lettering to be very large?

Like the others, I put labels on quilts that I make all of the time. Years fly by so quick and the labels help preserve a moment in time. They are not large labels - here is a picture of one of mine that a lady on this board made for me. I have had different things wrote on the labels.. this is just an example
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quiltmouse

Several quilters here do hidden labels.

Do the label on a right triangle (HST). After quilting before binding attach to corner. Fold a square large enough to cover it in half. Lay it over the label. Bind the quilt. To see the label, flip to folded cover around the corner of the quilt.

Mousie

howdy there, quiltmouse. We must be kin bc GMTA and i was just
thinking of something with velcro, but your idea is great!
I like this bc if the child drags the quilt into toddlerhood then albeit the
chance is small that a child this age would be alone, moments happen.
..re, playing chase me into the clothing racks?
(I had a "handholder" telephone/velcro thingy made for impulsive kidlettes but some don't)
Here we have everybody's answer and I am very sentimental and like the history added.
SUPER!!!!

Pennyhal

Welcomed from Southern California! While it is good to be cautious, I'd not let my fears dampen the joy of a new baby. I'd put whatever she wants on the blanket, and ask her to remind the new parents to tuck that part of the blanket in so that it can't be read in a public place.

Austinite

I'd stitch whatever they want, it's not my job to tell folks how to raise their kids. I will say I like the idea of the hidden label, a couple years ago I was at park with my kids, saw a pink blanket tossed over a stroller with the baby's full name, weight, length, date of birth, hospital, and hometown all embroidered!! It was like a birth certificate all laid out for identity theft...that blanket needs to stay at home

emcay

I, too, agree with zozee. Not too important at this age.

But maybe the blanket isn't a baby gift. A co-worker of my DH embroidered two fleece blankets with the name, date, weight & length when our first (yippee!) grandchild was born last year. When my DIL sent a thank you note, the co-worker told my hubby the blankets were for the grandmas because SHE couldn't remember that info for her own 8 grandchildren! Now I have one at my house for napping!

Jingle

I don't sew labels on my quilts. Sometimes I use pre printed labels with my name on them. I give away most of my quilts so I don't put anything on them.

bjdemir

I put my labels in a pocket on the back of the quilt. Pocket matches the backing so not so noticeable. I attach the label to a piece of material long enough so the label can be read. I also sometime attach it to the piece of material with a snap so the label can be removed so the quilt can be washed. Hope this is clear and can be understood. Your quilt will be beautiful and loved.