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lberna 11-04-2010 09:59 AM

I have just finished my quilt for my granddaughter and I have made a label for it. Does it matter where on the back of the quilt that I sew it? I have never put a label on any of my quilts but I will begin putting them on. Also, I will go back and try to figure out what year I have made all my other quilts and label them.

Pam S 11-04-2010 10:06 AM

Yup, if there's one thing we're passionate about here, it's labels. Doesn't matter where you put the label - some people even like to put it on the front of their quilts but most put it on the back either on the right- or left-hand bottom corner. But then again, I've seen them on the top corners and also smack in the middle. It's your quilt and wherever you want to put your label is just fine.
By the way, welcome to the board!

harvsstuff 11-04-2010 10:11 AM

I sew mine in the bottom of a corner while sewing the binding on. This way I have 2 sides that are aldready sewn down and only 2 to sew by hand. also if your quilt is stolen the person would have to take the binding off and redo. Sometimes I add the label to the backing fabric when piecing the backing together, again harder to remove if it should get "misplaced".

quiltingaz 11-04-2010 10:26 AM


Originally Posted by harvsstuff
I sew mine in the bottom of a corner while sewing the binding on. This way I have 2 sides that are aldready sewn down and only 2 to sew by hand. also if your quilt is stolen the person would have to take the binding off and redo. Sometimes I add the label to the backing fabric when piecing the backing together, again harder to remove if it should get "misplaced".

I also sew mine in binding in lower right corner

lberna 11-04-2010 10:40 AM

Thank you for your ideas.

lberna 11-04-2010 10:41 AM

Thank you so much for your timely reply.

lberna 11-04-2010 10:43 AM

My next quilt will probably have the label attached in the binding. Simple little things make all the difference in the world. Thanks to all

featherweight 11-04-2010 11:04 AM


Originally Posted by harvsstuff
I sew mine in the bottom of a corner while sewing the binding on. This way I have 2 sides that are aldready sewn down and only 2 to sew by hand. also if your quilt is stolen the person would have to take the binding off and redo. Sometimes I add the label to the backing fabric when piecing the backing together, again harder to remove if it should get "misplaced".

Me too!!!

pheasantduster 11-04-2010 11:20 AM

I never used a label. I lightly pencil my signature and date then embroider.

lberna 11-04-2010 11:59 AM

Another good idea. The only problem with me is that my penmanship is pretty terrible. I don't know if anyone could accurately read the info.

Lacelady 11-04-2010 12:04 PM

When looking at the back of the quilt, I always put mine on the bottom left corner. That way, when hanging up say, in an exhibition, it will be behind the bottom right corner, the natural one for a right hander to look behind.

lberna 11-04-2010 12:06 PM

This Message Board is absolutely the place for any quilting info. I am so glad I discovered it. Thanks to all. Normally, I just google my question and hope some solution comes up and that it is accurate. Now I know where to go.

pheasantduster 11-04-2010 02:41 PM

Iberna - you could always print in a nice font your name and then trace on quilt.

lberna 11-04-2010 03:53 PM

I guess that was way too easy for me to think of. I have gotten so many good ideas from the site. Thanks for the reply.

seahug 11-04-2010 06:31 PM


Originally Posted by harvsstuff
I sew mine in the bottom of a corner while sewing the binding on. This way I have 2 sides that are aldready sewn down and only 2 to sew by hand. also if your quilt is stolen the person would have to take the binding off and redo. Sometimes I add the label to the backing fabric when piecing the backing together, again harder to remove if it should get "misplaced".



What a great idea thanks and I love your kitty avatar looks like my cat lol

littlehud 11-04-2010 07:00 PM

Hello and welcome. I sew my labels on the lower right back of my quilts. But you can put them where ever you want.


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