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    Old 10-09-2011, 09:00 AM
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    That's a lot of info... would be great... I'm interested to know how you create your label.. Don't have an embroidery machine but would love to hear other ways to do this... I only have store bought ones that say made with love grandma...
    Originally Posted by wraez
    I totally agree with you, we MUST label our quilts! With FULL names, not just 'to Eric from gramma' etc. I probably don't put enough info on mine either but I always put the full name of the recipient, my full name as Gramma Sue Balchak, and then my city, state, and date. Sometimes what the quilt is for ... b'day, welcome to the family, etc. Some people will put the name of the quilt pattern / block used and name of the designer if it applies. I think about doing it when it comes to making my label I forget that part.

    A label could / should be like a story, it will have more meaning and if the quilt lasts a long time, it might end up in a museum.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 05:49 PM
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    Oh what treasures you have!!!

    P.s. Thanks for the reminder!!!
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    Old 10-09-2011, 05:59 PM
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    I didn't use to label my quilts: Yrs ago: But now I do and I do put Love Grandma - also to whom I am sending it to and always the Date: So happy for you w/your family heirlooms: Bless You for taking good care of them and showing love:
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    Old 10-09-2011, 06:00 PM
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    Wonderful! Thanks for sharing with us!
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    Old 10-09-2011, 06:37 PM
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    I am not big on labeling or signing my quilts. My quilts are very much useful and loved, nothing fancy. I went to a quilt show today and realized just how scrappie & utilitarian mine is. YOu have reminder me of how and why quilts were made" when quilts were utilitarian and not artwork". So I thank you for that and I will try to at least sign them from here on out!
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    Old 10-09-2011, 06:41 PM
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    Originally Posted by deedum
    I am not big on labeling or signing my quilts. My quilts are very much useful and loved, nothing fancy. I went to a quilt show today and realized just how scrappie & utilitarian mine is. YOu have reminder me of how and why quilts were made" when quilts were utilitarian and not artwork". So I thank you for that and I will try to at least sign them from here on out!
    Ahhh yes BUT so many utilitarian quilts are the ones that we are finding and wanting to know the 'story or history' behind them. Who made them, when .... They are the scrappy quilts, the quilts made from clothes etc. They do not have to be art quilts to have a label.

    So don't underestimate the value and longevity of your works of love for family, friends etc.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 07:03 PM
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    Originally Posted by cavmom
    how wonderful to have those quilts! i am jealous :D By the way - love your pup LOL!
    Thanks, cavmom. They're little darlings; aren't they? Archie is a year old and has both DH and me wrapped around his paw!
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    Old 10-09-2011, 07:13 PM
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    Ahhh yes BUT so many utilitarian quilts are the ones that we are finding and wanting to know the 'story or history' behind them. Who made them, when .... They are the scrappy quilts, the quilts made from clothes etc. They do not have to be art quilts to have a label.

    So don't underestimate the value and longevity of your works of love for family, friends etc.
    Thanks,I will try to remember that.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 07:19 PM
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    Labels can be helpful in other ways. I made a baby quilt for my grandson who lives in Washington state (I'm in Oklahoma)and labeled it with his name, my name, the date and where I lived. They flew down to see us and when they got to Dallas they accidentally left the quilt on the plane! It was discovered and the airline immediately called us! (How they got our phone # is still a mystery.) But, we were able to notify our kids before they left the airport and they went back and picked it up! You just never know when a label will come in handy!
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    Old 10-09-2011, 08:12 PM
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    Very nice quilts. Labeling is very important. I label everything.
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