Lizard

Purple bag. LOL.

quiltwoman

How much time do you have? I made an autograph quilt for in-laws 50th wedding anniversary. I had everyone sign in pencil and embroidererd over the pencil w/ floss, to match the colors of the various blocks. I did not worry about washing/laundering as it hangs in their hallway.

Just a few hints: Ask for them back earlier than you need them--you always have your stragglers and mine were from one of their KIDS!! Provide specific instructions on how, where and WHAT to sign. you wouldn't believe the phone calls on "What should I write?" When in doubt, just sign your name. I also provided a few samples on the paper so people could see exactly what I wanted.

HTH and good luck. I'm sure it'll be treasured for years to come.

Lizard

I don't have enough time to embroider it all, I expect there to be stragglers and was going to put in my deadline so I could set one to get started sewing. My only concern about the washing it after it's all complete and everyone has gotten their grubby hands on it. I'll wash it the one time and then that will probably be it since I plan to make it a wall hanging. I know he wouldn't use it even if it was a regular quilt and make me hang it anyway. LOL.

I got my pens today at the store and am working on covertly printing off address labels (under the guise of updating my Christmas card list) for all his old friends. I don't think he suspects anything, I about had a fit over all my missing address cards, I literally have no idea where some went, and it ended up providing a good cover. LOL. In the next couple days I'll get all the envelopes and fabric into the mail.

Thanks for all the help, I'll be sure to post pics when I complete it.