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I do as well, my initials, date and my signature bichon.

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Originally Posted by dljennings

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Originally Posted by Randa

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Originally Posted by janRN

Randa, I don't have an embroidery machine. I use a Peace Sign as my signature. I sneak it in somewhere by hand stitching it or stamping it with ink or if it has to be tiny I draw it with a Pigma pen.

Will Pigma NOT wash out? I've heard talk on here that the permanent markers eventually wash out. I realize quilts don't get washed that often, but I want any signature to stay. I'm really leaning towards a hand embroidered signature of some kind. Heard today that some are printing on that special material that you run through your computer printer...you can customize what you want on the label. I just want my grandkids to know that I've prayed over the quilt and for them while making it. And the date it was given in love. Guess I'll have to tell them
that part! LOL!

you don't have to buy special paper, just press the fabric you want to use onto freezer paper, trim to size for the printer & run it thru.. much much cheaper. i do it all time.

And the ink from the printer is permanent?

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Originally Posted by moonangel12

...... 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.

This is such an awesome thought. Give that DH of yours a great big hug.

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Originally Posted by Randa

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Originally Posted by janRN

Randa, I don't have an embroidery machine. I use a Peace Sign as my signature. I sneak it in somewhere by hand stitching it or stamping it with ink or if it has to be tiny I draw it with a Pigma pen.

I do the same thing. I always pray for the person while I am making their quilt.

I've never had a problem with the Pigma pens or fabric ink pads washing out. I press them with the iron after the ink is dry. In fact I've gotten some of the ink on a t-shirt that I've washed dozens of times and it's still on there (where I don't want it.)

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Originally Posted by vivoaks

Excellent idea!!! I may have to work on a cute little "something" to make my quilts "mine." Thanks for the great idea! I DO put labels on (using computer printable fabric, so it can be read), but never thought to have a small design just to signify that it's mine. Super!!

Same here. I love the idea!

This is a reply to your photos on 'Flickwe'. I went there to visit. Love the fabric post cards and your photos were amazing. I am inspired to do some for share for the Christmas hoilday. Putting on my thinking cap. I love tree and some sort of Thanks giving fabric cards would be fun too. Thanks for the inspiration!

Not only do I sign my quilts, but I usually take a fabric pen and print my name, phone number and the year on the seam allowance at the top of each of my quilts.. The printing is covered when the binding is in place.. but could easily be loosened to reveal my name.. A nearly fool proof way to identify my quilts even if they should remove the label and other markings..

Never thought of doing that. I'm going to have to figure out my 'signature' emblem.

Good idea to sign your quilt. I never thought of a little feature to say it is yours. Thanks for sharing.