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Mariposa 03-20-2011 05:51 PM

Yes, do sign it! Nicely done!

Nettie Phillips 03-20-2011 05:58 PM

Very pretty.

emmy 03-20-2011 06:02 PM

Love your baby quilt. Found the book and will order tomorrow.

waladopa 03-20-2011 06:46 PM

It doesn't actually have the pattern for the bag, I just kinda threw it together. There is a different bag in this book though. Happy sewing!

Grandma Peg 03-20-2011 06:55 PM

Very nice.

Gerbie 03-20-2011 08:26 PM


Originally Posted by waladopa
I just finished this quilt for a baby boy. My daughter in law asked me to make it so she could give it as a baby shower gift.
I also made a matching gift bag but I am having trouble getting that picture loaded.
Do you think I should sign it??

Of course you should sign it. I always label my quilts. I date them, list town they were made in, who they are for, the date they were made and unless I use a particular pattern that someone else has designed, I always list mine as created and designed by and my name. Down the road someone will want to know who made the quilt and it will be there for everyone to see.
I label and sign mine, not just so everyone will know I made it, but I feel like I need to advertise my work, just like Calvin Kline, Bob Mackey, Ralph Lauren or whoever. They always label their work and it is their trademark, so we should do the same with our work.

JackieG 03-20-2011 08:29 PM

Great pattern! Love your fabric.

JackieG 03-20-2011 08:29 PM

P.S. How easy was it?

Momsmurf 03-20-2011 09:29 PM

Definitely sign it!
Name of quilt, date, your name and any "story" behind it, and your location! Always sign your quilts! :-D

Janquiltz 03-20-2011 11:32 PM

Of course you should at least sign it, but include at least City, State, date made. If you make the label into a pocket, you could also include "care & feeding" instructions so that she knows how to wash and dry the quilt. I did a baby quilt for one of our grandaughters and it had applique on it too. Our son carefully folded it and put it in the closet so it wouldn't get dirty - as they couldn't afford to have it dry cleaned. It had never occurred to me that they wouldn't know it could be washed in the washer and hung to dry.

waladopa 03-21-2011 03:17 AM

I did have to do a little ripping out on this one until I realized to read the directions a little more carefully.
It uses 2 different sizes of turnovers, I was trying to use the small one at the time I should've been using the large one. So, beware of that part.

abdconsultant 03-21-2011 03:18 AM

Nice gift.

katyquilter 03-21-2011 04:11 AM

Very cute. I love the train fabric.

CarrieAnne 03-21-2011 04:40 AM

Adorable!

Homespun 03-21-2011 05:13 AM

Nice work--always sign!!

psychonurse 03-21-2011 05:17 AM

Very nice. Sign it.

starshine 03-21-2011 08:36 AM

Always sign your quilt! At least put your name, possibly the city and/or state and year.

RuthFru 03-21-2011 04:05 PM

Yes, I think you should sign it. I put a label on all my quilts. Now that I have a working embroidery machine I am making them on it. I try to include who it is for, when I made it and "quilted" by me. You could spy it is for "baby boy" and his last name. Just a suggestion. BTW, the quilt is really nice and I am sure everyone will love it.

JEM65 03-21-2011 06:28 PM

Super cute set! I am not a big blue fan, but this color way is very appealing! Thanks for sharing!

marmalade 05-29-2011 01:52 PM

Of course you should sign/label this perfect gift!
I like the added touch of a bag!

waladopa 05-29-2011 02:13 PM

I did sign it and date it.
I also made another one almost identical with the scraps, labeled it also. I posted it on another post.

GrammaBabs 05-29-2011 02:14 PM

very cute... good job..

DMcbaby 08-15-2011 03:04 PM


Originally Posted by ontheriver
yes, always label your quilts. Maybe put who it is for, who is is from, and then your name as quilter and the date.

When putting your name on the label, put your maiden name with your name. ie: Jane(Smith) Edwards That way it will help people in later years know the correct Jane Edwards.

waladopa 08-15-2011 03:07 PM


Originally Posted by DMcbaby

Originally Posted by ontheriver
yes, always label your quilts. Maybe put who it is for, who is is from, and then your name as quilter and the date.

When putting your name on the label, put your maiden name with your name. ie: Jane(Smith) Edwards That way it will help people in later years know the correct Jane Edwards.

Using the maiden name is an excellent idea, especially to those to marry numerous times, like myself. Thanks!

bisseau 08-15-2011 04:26 PM

Precious....love them all.

Mariposa 08-15-2011 04:28 PM

Nicely done! Yes, do sign it~


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