I am a new quilter (6 quilts done now) and I'm about to finish my first quilt for a soon-to-be born baby. The gender is not known.

I've been writing a short message, recipients name, my name, year, and washing instructions, on my other quilts. For example

Happy Birthday, Luke!
Quilt by Blake Ehrlich
2010
Machine wash cold,
Tumble dry low

But I'm not sure what to write on this one. Something like "Congratulations Lauren and Brian!" or "Welcome Baby!"?? Neither really sound right.

Any suggestions??

How about Created especially for New Baby Smith...

Hi there, How about Welcome Baby (last Name). Thats what I do.

I don't know about writing this on the label, but someone posted the following poem which I saved on my computer. It would be a nice addition to a card maybe:

For the New Baby

This quilt of many colors was made with love and joy,
I hope it helps to welcome your precious girl or boy.

Use it during playtime or when they go to sleep,
Use it when you cuddle them, the chill away to keep.

Wrap this quilt around them when on an outing you go,
This quilt was given to be used, not just made for show.

And as mother, children can make a mess I know,
If the quilt gets dirty, in the washing machine it can go.
Author Unknown

We called my youngest grandchild "Newby" before he was born and that's what I put on his first quilt.

I've traced pictures from a babys book, or something sentimental along the lines of when I can't be there to hold you, curl up in this quilt and know I love you.... that kind of stuff :) Is it a family member? I did one that had apples on it and welcomed the newest apple on our family tree.

If I don't know the name, I write something along the lines of "May you always be wrapped in your parents' love" and then add my name, location, date.

Cheers, K

I usually put this on all my quilts that I make for someone special.
The best kind of sleep
beneath Heavan above,
is under a quilt handmade with love...

Then just sign your name

I love what Belmer said.Thanks for this may i use it on my next Baby quilt?I suggest using it on your Baby Quilt Label just my 2 cents(:)

I love this. What a great idea.