Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Do you put a label on your quilts? >

Do you put a label on your quilts?

Do you put a label on your quilts?

Thread Tools
 
Old 07-08-2013, 04:06 AM
  #11  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 2,657
Default

I pick a thread color that blends with back and doesn't stand out too much, then embroider on the backing. That way it can never be removed in case of loss or theft.
Misty's Mom is offline  
Old 07-08-2013, 04:34 AM
  #12  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,334
Default

I bought a set a pigma pens and make my own labels. Just yesterday, when I was making the bed, I noticed the label on the quilt and thought ..... wow! I made this quilt almost 10 years ago. I print my labels and sometimes draw a little picture. Then I just turn the edges under, press, and hand stitch it to the back corner. Nothing fancy.
nanna-up-north is offline  
Old 07-08-2013, 04:49 AM
  #13  
Super Member
 
GailG's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 6,764
Default

Originally Posted by meyert View Post
Thank you for your responses... I would like the idea of the handwritten label.. except I hate my handwriting I have sent sewnsewer2 a message to see what she has to offer. Thanks again for the information
Even though you "hate" your handwriting, those who follow you will treasure seeing it and remember you fondly. I just love when I find things written by my parents or other loved ones who have passed on. It's a part of them.
GailG is offline  
Old 07-08-2013, 04:57 AM
  #14  
Senior Member
 
GemState's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Northern Idaho
Posts: 476
Default

I use 'sort of' the same method as SandyinZ4....EXCEPT instead of sewing the label to muslin I sew it to lightweight interfacing, sewing the right side of the label to the bumpy side of the interfacing. Then snip a hole in the interfacing and turn right sides out. Position your label where you want it on your quilt and press it on to fuse it to the quilt. I use a press cloth when I do this. Now the label is firmly attached, has no raw edges and is ready to handstitch on.
GemState is offline  
Old 07-08-2013, 05:49 AM
  #15  
Power Poster
 
Jingle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Outside St. Louis
Posts: 38,190
Default

A dear friend had some labels made up for me. I used a lot of them. I prefer to not use labels. Just doesn't sound important to me.
Jingle is offline  
Old 07-08-2013, 05:51 AM
  #16  
Super Member
 
WTxRed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: West Texas
Posts: 1,129
Default

I've done it a couple of different ways -
embroider on the quilt back before quilting
embroider on a label-size patch and sew onto the quilt back before quilting
embroider on a label-size patch and sew after quilting
embroider on the binding prior to attaching...kind of like a running story line. this one takes me the longest but personally think it's the 'coolest'.
WTxRed is offline  
Old 07-08-2013, 06:06 AM
  #17  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,165
Default

No. The recipient knows where it came from, and if they claim they made it, I don't care.
Weezy Rider is offline  
Old 07-08-2013, 06:36 AM
  #18  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Upland CA
Posts: 18,376
Default

I embroider mine.
mighty is offline  
Old 07-08-2013, 06:59 AM
  #19  
Junior Member
 
sandyquilts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: East Coast
Posts: 243
Default

Check out my post about quilt labels with photos http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...y-t225060.html
sandyquilts is offline  
Old 07-08-2013, 07:59 AM
  #20  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 3,111
Default

Thank you for you responses... gave me somethings to think about.
meyert is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
libby2595
Main
58
03-22-2014 04:58 AM
coffeebreak
Main
7
11-19-2012 03:04 PM
quilter in the making
Main
5
04-03-2011 08:16 AM
kaykid815
Main
9
11-22-2010 05:16 AM
CRH
Main
30
12-04-2009 08:26 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter