Cricut for Quilt Labels
I have been toying with the idea of getting a Cricut machine for the primary purpose of making quilt labels. I am not an active paper rafter at this time, and I am thinking about the little Joy unit because I would prefer not to have to find space to store a larger Cricut that I likely will not use to its fullest.
Have any of you used a Cricut or Silhouette machine to print quilt labels? If so, I would like to know your opinion on how useful one might be for this purpose. I love the idea of making very presentable labels, but don’t want to invest if the labels won’t hold up or if there are other issues that would make it a poor choice. Thank you! |
I'll be following this discussion although I don't have anything to contribute. Cricut can print now? I thought it mostly was for cutting shapes.
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I would not say that the Cricut prints in the same way as a computer printer does. It does have pens that can be used to write/draw and it can cut iron-on (I think vinyl) material. It also has a product called infusible ink that only works on polyester substrates. I am mainly interested in the iron-on option.
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hmm... interesting question. I just gave DIL a Cricut last Christmas (although she didn't bother to even figure it out despite having on her wish list--son did just it to make vinyl stickers for political signs)and I have a Silhouette original Cameo--but while it does have ink pens you can slip into the holder, I don't think it's permanent ink, at least on fabric. But I think I'll explore that some to see if any of the permanent fabric pens will fit into the holder.
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I don't know the cost of a Cricut, but for quilt labels, Custom printed Spoonflower swatches may be more cost effective. The swatch is 6X8 inches, which could be 2-4 labels, for $5....
You've suddenly inspired me! I'm gonna go create some now! |
Aashley, do you mean get the Spoonflower fabric company to custom print it for you on fabric with their process?
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Fat Quarter shop owner always shows her labels on backs of quilts and I don't remember the name of the company she gets them from but you might want to check out her website or blog. She is Kimberly Jolly and I love watching her videos every Friday. Good luck to you
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Originally Posted by Sharon5012
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Aashley, do you mean get the Spoonflower fabric company to custom print it for you on fabric with their process?
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Originally Posted by Jordan
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Fat Quarter shop owner always shows her labels on backs of quilts and I don't remember the name of the company she gets them from but you might want to check out her website or blog. She is Kimberly Jolly and I love watching her videos every Friday. Good luck to you
The company she buys her labels from is Sweetwater. I believe it's a monthly club but I've never checked it out. |
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