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What to use for labeling individual pieces of fabric?

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Old 05-03-2011, 04:17 AM
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fOR A quilt I make a label and attach to the back of the quilt. Since I can't make my labels by embroidery, I use a permanent Ink pen, write info on. When that is done, turn edges under and Wonder Under it to back of quilt.

For identification on blocks, I cut out a cardboard piece and attach like a tag for a present.
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Old 05-03-2011, 05:06 AM
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What about for bargello quilts ... marking the columns? What works best for those, especially the tiny ones?
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Old 05-03-2011, 05:25 AM
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I used those extra address labels that I seem to get tons of. They won't take a lot of moving around, but work good. Just mark over your name with a dark magic marker.
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Wonder if putting the sticky on the BACK side of the fabric would be okay? I have seen tape leave yucky residue that is impossible to get off.

I'm thinking writing with a dark lead pencil would be better than using ink - even though it's harder to see. Sometimes inks run or bleed.
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Old 05-03-2011, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by dakotamaid
I use a safety pin and piece of paper:)
This way and if there's a number of the same size, I use zip lock bags (sandwich and larger as necessary) and mark the bags.
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Thanks for all the good ideas! I like marking mine with a Sharpie on the wrong side of the selvage, then turning that corner out so I can spot it easily.
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blue painters tape!
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Old 05-03-2011, 07:08 AM
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Freezer paper. Cut the size you need, make your note or comment and press onto the fabric.
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Old 05-03-2011, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by dakotamaid
I use a safety pin and piece of paper:)
I do this too. I've also written in the selvage, but prefer the pin and paper. It's easier to find.
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Old 05-03-2011, 08:19 AM
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I use baggies and write on the baggie or I pin a piece of paper on the strips with the size on the paper.
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