Anyone else "sign" their quilts?

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09-30-2010, 06:41 PM

#71

Bonbonary

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I usually put my name and year the quilt was finished. On two quilts made for the grand kids, I also embroidered a dove on the back because the quilts were for their new home on White Dove Lane.

09-30-2010, 06:45 PM

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SaraSewing

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I always hand embroidery my name and date in the bottom left corner, using nearly the same color thread to make it subtle.

09-30-2010, 06:51 PM

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jitkaau

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Quote:

Originally Posted by moonangel12

The label post got me thinking, does anyone else sign their quilts? A lady at a quilt group I went to signed all hers with a clover (someone else she knew signed hers) and I thought it was a great idea. Each one I make has a small spiral quilted into the bottom right hand corner. DH came up with the symbol b/c he said that oftentimes when our lives are spiraling out of control, it's nice to just curl up under a quilt to pray/think/cry. I didn't know if it was a common thing to do or not.

A friend once gave me 250 commercially embroidered labels with my name on them, for my birthday. Hence, every quilt has a label but I am running out...

09-30-2010, 06:53 PM

#74

Annz

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No I don't but it is a good idea.

09-30-2010, 06:57 PM

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Quilting Nana

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jitkaau

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonangel12

A friend once gave me 250 commercially embroidered labels with my name on them, for my birthday. Hence, every quilt has a label but I am running out...

I'm sure you have another birthday coming up.

09-30-2010, 09:02 PM

#76

christinetindell

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I ALWAYS label my quilts. I make a label and after a class I took last week, I learned how to sign my name when I FMQ.

09-30-2010, 09:56 PM

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Momsmurf

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Originally Posted by Tink74

I have only done a few wall hangings & two quilts but on the back of each square I date and sign it but also photograph them. I date and sign the whole top when finished but never thought to sign the outside...hmmm.

Same here.

Name of quilt, whom made for if applicable, date, my name and city and state. If it's from a pattern I try to incorporate that into the label, giving designer and periodical due credit.

09-30-2010, 09:58 PM

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Lady Shivesa

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This is a wonderful idea! As a new quilter, I actually haven't signed my quilts in any form whatsoever - granted, I've only made a bunch of wall hangings and pieced some tops, but maybe I should start! :)

09-30-2010, 10:47 PM

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Linsoblu

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Great idea I myself have not done this can't think of what I'd use. A friend who also quilts always puts a heart on every quilt from a fabric with hearts or embroidery.

09-30-2010, 11:39 PM

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IBQUILTIN

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Every one of my quilts, and every one of my fountains and bird baths has a ladybug hidden somewhere in plain sight. Ladybug Artistry is the name of my small, but growing little artistic business, Seems to be turning more toward the quilt side lately. I also include a label