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Deborahlees 06-03-2011 01:19 PM

Do you or should we make "Care Labels" for on our quilts that
we give away....To be sewn onto the backs of the quilt next to the makers quilt label....Something that says "Cold water, mild detergent, gentle cycle...Low Temp in Dryer or Hang outside."

These are our babies and the younger generation does not have a clue what to do with them.....

Opinions please...can these labels be purchased all ready made...

mmonohon 06-03-2011 01:20 PM

I never have.

Jennifer22206 06-03-2011 01:20 PM

I write it out and put it with the quilt when I give it away. Just a general info, and I always include a small scrap-book page with the quilt and all care instructions.

redturtle 06-03-2011 01:48 PM

i usually write the care instructions on the bottom of the card i send/give with the quilt...
thats a good idea tho...take a snapshot of the quilt and write the instructions on the back for them to keep

Deborahlees 06-03-2011 01:51 PM


Originally Posted by redturtle
i usually write the care instructions on the bottom of the card i send/give with the quilt...
thats a good idea tho...take a snapshot of the quilt and write the instructions on the back for them to keep

OK....let us be honest here....when it comes to washing it are they going to find the card or look for a label.....like with everything else in the laundry....

Raggiemom 06-03-2011 01:57 PM

It's probably a good idea to tell them but I don't know if many people really pay attention when they wash.

blueangel 06-03-2011 06:57 PM

I never have. But it would be a good idea.

Peckish 06-03-2011 07:02 PM

Yes! I put care labels on my quilts! Here is a great tutorial for labels you can make at home.

http://www.seamstobeyouandme.com/wor...abel-tutorial/

quilterella 06-04-2011 02:53 AM


Originally Posted by Deborahlees
Do you or should we make "Care Labels" for on our quilts that
we give away....To be sewn onto the backs of the quilt next to the makers quilt label....Something that says "Cold water, mild detergent, gentle cycle...Low Temp in Dryer or Hang outside."

These are our babies and the younger generation does not have a clue what to do with them.....

Opinions please...can these labels be purchased all ready made...

I write it out and place it in a envelope with 2 Colour Catchers. After they are finished looking at their quilt, I pass them the envelope and explain the process. However, that being said, there are no guarantees that they listened to me. So, once a quilt is given, then it is their responsibility for the care.

yellowsnow55 06-04-2011 03:01 AM

Always!


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