quilting label
03-02-2012, 07:39 PM
#11
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I make all my own labels. Do a search and you can find many tutes, including mine, on the QB.
Hints: ink jet printer only ... and DO NOT use Best quality printing as there is too much ink imprinted on the fabric.
ali
Hints: ink jet printer only ... and DO NOT use Best quality printing as there is too much ink imprinted on the fabric.
ali
03-02-2012, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by tdelamer
I personally embroider mine. I try to always put the name of person that made the quilt, city, state and year. Sometimes I will add a special message for the person receiving the quilt.
03-03-2012, 03:53 AM
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I hand write my labels, too. I appreciate the suggestion of the freezer paper - now I'm assuming i find that at the grocery store in w/ wax paper???? 
I include the name of the pattern and as much of the history & dates as possible. I try to think "If this quilt winds up at GW, the person buying it will love knowing what the history is"
I include the name of the pattern and as much of the history & dates as possible. I try to think "If this quilt winds up at GW, the person buying it will love knowing what the history is"
03-03-2012, 04:25 AM
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I buy old doyleys at garage sales and charity shops -- often for only a dollar or so -- and use those for my label. I select one that has an embroidery in the same colours as my quilt. There is usally enough room to fit in my name and year and who the quilt is for.
03-03-2012, 04:47 AM
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I print mine on the computer with fabric that I have treated with Bubble Jet Set. Sometimes it is on 120 count muslin, but usually on a lighter fabric that coordinates with the backing. Sometimes I will import a picture to incorporate into the label. I try to include as much info as I can- name of quilt, original pattern name and name of designer, recipients name, name of LAQ if I sent it out, my name, state , and date. Sometimes I will include a little blessing or prayer on a Bavy quilt. I will also with baby quilts include a card with a poem that I wrote about washing and using the quilt.
03-03-2012, 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by gspsplease
I buy old doyleys at garage sales and charity shops -- often for only a dollar or so -- and use those for my label. I select one that has an embroidery in the same colours as my quilt. There is usally enough room to fit in my name and year and who the quilt is for.
03-03-2012, 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by gspsplease
I buy old doyleys at garage sales and charity shops -- often for only a dollar or so -- and use those for my label. I select one that has an embroidery in the same colours as my quilt. There is usally enough room to fit in my name and year and who the quilt is for.
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