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Quilt Labels

October 13, 2012 / 12 Comments

I’ve just finished stitching this label on my newest block of the month.   Stitching on the label always feels so good.  It’s the final touch that says the quilt is really finished!

Since my quilts travel to shops, the information on the label is to identify the quilts and help get them home.   I make my quilt labels on the computer and print them out on inkjet fabric sheets called “EQ Printables”.   We fold 2″ fabric strips in half, wrong sides together, and machine stitch the strips to the label.  The ends of the strips are tucked under as we hand stitch the label to the quilt.  The fabric strips give it a “cute” look and make it easy to stitch the label to the quilt.

I’ve heard that some people stitch the label to the backing before the quilt is quilted.  I’m usually in such a rush to get the quilt out the door I just don’t think of doing that.  Have you tried it?  Do you put labels on all of your quilts?  Do you make them on the computer or draw your own?

“Chick Jubilee” is going to Quilt Market in less than 2 weeks.   I’ll turn that label over and show you the front of the quilt very soon!

Hugs,

Anne

12 Comments

  • mimi'sdarlins

    October 14, 2012 at 9:21 am Reply

    Cute label with the little border :) I was shop hopping last week and one of my favorite shops had an entire wall dedicated to Bunny Hill quilts, plus a wonderful selection of your fabrics. What fun to see all those pretty quilts in a row!
    I label every quilt I make, even minis and doll quilts. I use some iron-on designs, have purchased labels from bolts and also like to create my own, but I always coordinate the label with the quilt. I think it’s important to the recipient (and to me) to have this information years from now.

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