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Old 09-23-2011, 10:12 PM
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I am making a donation quilt for a children's hospital and was wondering if you are supposed to put a label on the back of it with any information about who made it, designed it and quilted it.
Could I just put some kind of a message on it for the special child receiving it?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Old 09-23-2011, 10:18 PM
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I don't put a label, probably because I am just too lazy. Your idea of a special message I think would be wonderful.
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Old 09-23-2011, 10:18 PM
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Our Guild does them. The label says

Made with love by
Cotton Patch Quilters

For:_____________________

There is a cute bear sleeping on a moon on the side. The nurses fill in the baby's name.
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Old 09-24-2011, 01:27 AM
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Our Guild attaches a label with logo and number. We keep a log book of the quilt and where it's donated.
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labels are always appropriate.
the label should also carry fiber content- and care instructions...
as in 100% cotton fabrics, Poly batting
machine wash cool- tumble dry
or what ever the fiber/care is
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Old 09-24-2011, 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by quilticing
Our Guild attaches a label with logo and number. We keep a log book of the quilt and where it's donated.
What a great idea!
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Old 09-24-2011, 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
labels are always appropriate.
the label should also carry fiber content- and care instructions...
as in 100% cotton fabrics, Poly batting
machine wash cool- tumble dry
or what ever the fiber/care is
Thanks for the tip. I am making a lap quilt as a wedding gift.
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The volunteer office at my local hospital has labels to put on the quilts. They require this rather than a personal label. I do not put my name and other personal information on the label. Why don't you call the hospital and ask if they have requirements.
I always put my initials with permanent ink in a corner on the back or stitch the initials if dark fabric.
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Old 09-24-2011, 04:11 AM
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I think the idea of putting a little personal message on the label is a good one, you could include date and location it was made along with your initials.
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Thank You. I just knew if I went to the board I would find some good answers. ((((HUGGS)))) Hope to post pictures as soon as I finish it.
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