I would say " A quilt created using scraps from previous projects."

How about constructed by?

I think hand crafted would be the proper term.

I agree with "machine pieced and quilted by" also.

I also get hung up on the terms "machine made" vs "hand made"

This road has been traveled before - the fabric was probably woven on machines -

Is a tool a sort of a machine? Scissors and needles -

"one of a kind quilt made by _________, date, and place"

I do like all the detail about the threads and the batting, etc. The labels that come on ready-to-wear are printed in tiny print on a tiny piece of material.

I like the word created. Are any scrap quilts designed by anyone. To me they just evolve as you are making them. I thing simply pointing out that the fabric is all cotton and leaving it at that, if any of that information is even necessary. Maybe washing instructions and leave it at that. I think too much information is just that and wouldn't make any difference to the bidder. Let's see the quilt, pretty please.
Sue

I've actually bought a quilt with this label - Machined pieced and quilted with love by____in mo./yr.I thought it was the perfect label

Wonderful topic...THANKS

I like everything but the description; maybe TMI? It's great that you are supporting United Way.

Okay, gosh you are so cute to be worried...how about Simple Scraps Created by Michael Holmes in 2011

I agree with JeannieT. If someone else quilted it I would also put their name on the label! :D

My suggestion...(by ghostrider)
Title: Simple Scraps
Size: XX" x XX" lap quilt
Desc: 100% cotton fabric, cotton thread
Machine pieced and quilted by Michael Holmes, your city, state
August 2011
Design by The Missouri Star Quilt Company

That is the basic information that the owner would need to provide to an appraiser so why not make it easy for them.

This looks like an excellent choice to me.

I love Missouri Star Quilts, but I don't think the idea of the tube quilt was original with them. I would leave that out or say something like Based on an idea from MSQ.

I would even leave out the part that says "scraps from previous projects" that lessens the importance of an auction quilt, not to me but to the bidder.

Maybe handcrafted?

:thumbup: i also agree :thumbup:

There are a lot of very good answers here but one thing not mentioned much is the importance of the batting material used and washing instructions for the quilt. The recipiant needs this info. The thread used is not important unless you are entering a contest. I would like to see a post of your quilt.

Name of Quilt
Design from Mo.Star Quilt Co.
Machine pieced and quilted by Michael Holmes
2011

I believe the OP stated this information was not for a label, but was merely for the item info card for a silent auction. Care instructions would typically be provided to the winning bidder when s/he picked up the quilt after the auction.

I can't add too much information here, but was reading the different categories for our local fair. If you submit a quilt, it must be clearly stated as to how it was created: machine pieced and quilted; hand pieced and machine quilted; hand pieced and hand quilted, etc. Apparently, they are extremely fussy. Probably won't be entering anything in the fair to be judged.

I just put "Made by ..." It works for me.

I haven't done many labels, but the ones I've done say "Stitched by _______ _______."

Consider that few (except other quilters) will appreciate the value of scraps, quilt store quality, or that wonderful thread. I'd be inclined to use
- quilt name,
- designed, pieced, and quilted by michael holmes
- size
- 100% cotton fabric, batting and thread
- date

I'll second that!

Me too. Hand crafted infers someone with skill and knowledge. Home made, unless it's cookies, devalues your creation.

I agree with ghostrider. This sounds very professional and gives a good description of the project.

I would agree. :)

To wordy. I think name of quilt pattern with credits, created by and date.

I also agree with this suggestion for the card.

MQC didn't design the quilt, they show the method of creating the tube and cutting. I love the company and am always checking their sight for new tutorials. But they show us shortcuts, construction help and ideas of things we can do with what we create using their tutorials. They give us ideas of how to make things easier for us to use the products they sell, and to encourage us to buy. Great for marketing. Just my humble opinion

I also don't think I would mention that this was made from scraps or leftovers (tends to have a negative connotation). Unless someone is a quilter I think it would devalue the quality of the quilt for auction bidders. Only another quilter would appreciate this information. Again, JMHO.

Would just say it was quilted by you MICHAEL

When I used to make raffle quilts for my son's elementary school, I would put...Machine pieced and hand quilted by......

Many good suggestions, and thinking as a potential bidder I have a new one: Simply Scraps is not a "money" name--why would I want to spend a lot of money for scraps? It needs a title more romantic and alluring, more thematic--Simple Beauty, Warmth and Beauty, Pieces United, Beauty the United Way, Beauty and Warmth United--something that evokes a desire to touch and own and use this item, and perhaps also references the United Way connection. I would want to know the fiber content of both fabric and filling, as I like cotton and avoid polyester because I find it uncomfortable; use and care info could influence my eagerness to own this quilt by letting me know dry cleaning is necessary or that the item is easy care/machine wash and dry. Size is important, both measured and descriptive: Lap quilt, xx" by xx" tells me what purpose it could fulfill. Pieced and quilted by Michael Holmes, 2011 would tell me it is handmade (and therefore worth much more), by whom, and when (new or old). Missouri Quilt Co info is not relevant to the buyer.

Maybe say hand crafted?

HI - I always put Machined Pieced and Handquilted or if you machine quilted put Machine Pieced and Quilted by: and than your name etc.

HI - I always put Machined Pieced and Handquilted or if you machine quilted put Machine Pieced and Quilted by: and than your name etc.

That sounds good to me

I agree. For those that don't know, made with scraps sounds like a leftover project and not the "real" thing. I'd use the words "made with a variety of quilt quality fabrics". To a quilter they would know scraps; the others just think you used many fabrics.
For some reason the word "scraps" has taken on a negative connotation for some, even other sewers/quilters. Not everyone likes scrappy looking quilts. I think their ingenuity and colorfulness is beautiful.
I think the less you can get by with for your label the better. I had special labels made with my name on them for my special projects. I was working out of my home doing wedding dresses. One day I received a call from a dry cleaners about a dress I had made. I had no clue what this person was talking about (I had supposedly put the zipper in upside down- then how could they try it on?). Anyway the gal at the cleaners kept calling me back and demanding that I come to them and fix this before the bridesmaid came. I said that I was no longer responsible as the owner had accepted the dress and paid for it when she left me. It is up to the owner now and not the maker. I had to finally insist that the lady stop, and I asked if she would call JC Penney to come to her cleaners to fix a dress instead of calling the person who brought it in. She said "that's different". Really? How? I decided that too much information can give others a chance to pass the buck by to the label and not to themselves where it should be. Just be fore warned!

I like the idea of using United or United Way as part of the title!